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George Nikitiadis Deputy Minister, Culture and Tourism Ministry

George Nikitiadis

The 26th International Tourism Exhibition “Philoxenia” coincides with the renewed efforts of Greece to make tourism the pivotal axis around which the Greek economy will recover from the recession.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

, By GTP editing team

Helexpo's president Aristotelis Thomopoulos; Deputy Minister for Culture and Tourism Angela Gerekou; and coordinator Aris Mousouris at this year’s press conference.

Philoxenia 2009 Hangs On Strong

The 25th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition, held together with the hotel furnishing exhibition Hotelia, saw trade visitors increase this year by some 28 percent compared to last year's exhibition as 4,782 trade visitors were counted, the exhibition's organizer Helexpo said.

Posted On 01 Dec 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Sofia Iordanou (Qatar Airways), Fay Founta (Kronos Holidays), Alexandros Michalopoulos (Qatar Airways), Thanassis Cavdas (GTP), Takis Fountas (Kronos Holidays) and Fairouz Ampasi (Qatar Airways).

Qatar Airways: New Athens Flight To Doha

Qatar Airways recently announced its second daily non-stop flight from Athens to Doha, which would gradually integrate into the existing flight schedule from Athens by March 2010.

Posted On 01 Dec 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Aristotelis Thomopoulos, President HELEXPO

Aristotelis Thomopoulos

In the midst of the global economic crisis, Helexpo, the national exhibition center of Greece, has managed to place the 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia and the Hotel Equipment Exhibition Hotelia in the limelight of the European exhibition sector. This is due to...

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Dimitrios Mantousis, President Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agencies Association

Dimitrios Mantousis

This year's 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia takes place amid a global economic crisis with tourism figures that have fallen considerably. In real terms it is a drop that has reduced turnover by 30 percent. It is encouraging that 2010 will be better than this year.

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Dinos Frantzeskakis, President Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives

Dinos Frantzeskakis

On the dawn of summer 2009 and a difficult tourism season, Philoxenia 2009 opens its doors once again. Despite the atmosphere of gloom and doom within the global airline industry, with diminishing profits, even bigger losses and the world economy still in disarray, a ray of hope...

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Dinos Astras President, Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers

Dinos Astras

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) will once again support practically and virtually Greek travel and tourism exhibitions that are aimed towards meetings among professionals and the exchange of views. For this reason, HAPCO will have, for the...

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Evangelos Stavropoulos President, Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies

Evangelos Stavropoulos

Every country that wants to be recognized as a major player in the worldwide tourism market needs to prove its ability to organize successful events; must always find ways to promote its offers to travel professionals; and should host at least one successful travel fair per year.

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Andreas Andreadis President, Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers

Andreas Andreadis

This year's Philoxenia exhibition coincides with one of the most difficult periods Greek tourism has experienced (and is still experiencing) over the past decades.

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Argyro Fili President, Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA)

Argyro Fili

This year's 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia is taking place at a time when the global economic crisis has affected international tourism and of course Greek tourism.

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Nikos Angelopoulos

Tourism is the vital part of our economy and our national social status. It is the sector with the greatest prospects of development and therefore a unique opportunity for our generation.

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Angela Gerekou

The 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia finds Greek tourism at the starting point of a redevelopment path, which aims to maximize the benefits of the industry and the national economy.

Posted On 01 Nov 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

During last year's 1st European Tourism Conference the importance of quality for the attraction of visitors either for business or leisure purposes was underlined.

Conference To Focus On Economic Crisis At Philoxenia

Professionals of the travel industry are getting ready for their "annual appointment" in Thessaloniki to meet up at the 25th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia at the end of this month.

Posted On 01 Oct 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Aristotelis Thomopoulos, president of Helexpo, inaugurates the 24th Philoxenia tourism exhibition. During his speech, he underlined the fact that this year's exhibition is improved and more commercial given the participation of 25 foreign countries, the high attendance of tourism agencies and the strong presence of the hotel equipment exhibition Hotelia and the Philoxenia Spa Expo. In the background is the proposed new slogan for Greece’s new promotional campaign: “Greece is You.”

Philoxenia Turns Heads

This year's Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition sported newly designed modern stands, welcomed a continual arrival of visitors, boasted a huge increase in trade visitors, and wrote up what appears to be a record number of business agreements.

Posted On 01 Dec 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Yiannis Evangelou, President, Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies.

Yiannis Evangelou

What do we expect from Philoxenia? For some of us it is necessary to be there every year. For some it is a hope to do business, and for others it is an obligation to meet the budget of the institution they represent. But Philoxenia has as the objective and basic message: "upgrade...

Posted On 01 Nov 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Nikos Angelopoulos President, Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises.

Nikos Angelopoulos

If we want to track the prospects of Greek tourism toward its expected development in size, but also with regards to the dynamics of size, we must evaluate the elements within the national and international economic environment.

Posted On 01 Nov 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Tsampicos Moschatos, President, Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises.

Tsampicos Moschatos

Under the conception that Philoxenia is the Greek International Tourism Exhibition and POET holds the title of the federation that manages 100 percent of tourism income, we would like to express a warm welcome to all the visitors and exhibitors at Philoxenia 2008.

Posted On 01 Nov 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Dinos Astras, President, Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers.

Dinos Astras

Exhibitions such as Philoxenia that have proved their value over the years are particularly important for the tourism industry professionals since they give the opportunity to both participants and visitors to gain information about the market's latest developments and also to...

Posted On 01 Nov 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Evangelos Stavropoulos President, Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies

Evangelos Stavropoulos

Philoxenia consists of a very important tool for professionals in tourism just as are all of the world's tourism exhibitions and shows.

Posted On 01 Nov 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Tassos A. Stylianopoulos President, Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives

Tassos A. Stylianopoulos

Another year has gone by quickly and we are again ready to celebrate the opening of Philoxenia 2008 and offer our best wishes for its success.

Posted On 01 Nov 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

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