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Philoxenia 2014: Greece Will Invest Half a Billion Euros For Tourism Investments Per Year

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni focused on the new development perspective of Greek tourism and revealed the country's strategic plans for the sector until 2020, during the opening ceremony of the 30th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition on 13 November in Thessaloniki.

2015 Expected to Be Landmark Year for Tourism Investments in Greece

This year Greece was established as a global tourist destination and 2015 is expected to be a landmark year for attracting tourism investments to the country, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said during a press conference at the 30th Philoxenia exhibition in Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki, Greece, To Receive Global Promotion Via Tourism Ministry, TIF-Helexpo Alliance

The Tourism Ministry and Greece's national exhibition body, TIF-Helexpo, will jointly participate in international exhibitions abroad to promote Thessaloniki, according to a memorandum of cooperation signed Thursday, 13 November, in the Greek northern city.

Volotea to Launch Five New Flights to and from Athens Next Year

Volotea, a Spanish short and medium haul airline linking small and medium sized cities, has landed at Athens International Airport (AIA) and is offering over 60,000 airline seats for 2015.

Greece’s Philoxenia, Hotelia Shows Tune In To Regional Tourist Potential

Over 100 hosted buyers representing leading international tour operators have arranged 1,000 meetings with exhibitors to talk business at this year’s 30th Philoxenia exhibition, one of the largest tourism sector shows in southeast Europe, set to kick off on 13-16 November at the...

Thessaloniki Convention Bureau Takes Action, Promotes Greek MICE Tourism

In its first months of operation, the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) has laid the groundwork for the representation of the northern port city in the international market and its promotion as a prime MICE destination.

Philoxenia 2014: Greece Tourism Sector Show to Kick Off

One of the country’s main tourism and hospitality exhibits opens its doors on 13-16 November in the northern port city of Thessaloniki. The 30th Philoxenia exhibition, one of the largest tourism sector shows in southeast Europe, is scheduled to take place at the Thessaloniki...

Ryanair To Offer More Flights From Chania To Thessaloniki, Athens

Low cost carrier Ryanair has announced that it will increase its flights from Chania, Crete, to Thessaloniki and Athens.

TAIPED: Three Binding Offers Made For 14 Regional Airports In Greece

Three consortia have submitted binding offers to Greek state privatization fund TAIPED for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Hotel Overnight Stays In Thessaloniki Increase By 17.87%, Room Rates Remain Unchanged

Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, recorded a 17.87 percent increase in overnight stays during the first eight months of 2014 compared to last year.

Hundreds Of Travel Bloggers To Flock To Athens, Greece, For TBEX 2014 Event

Athens is getting ready to welcome hundreds of travel bloggers and travel industry professionals, from some 50 countries, as it is the host city for the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014.

SWISS To Launch Zurich-Thessaloniki Connection In Summer 2015

Thessaloniki in Greece will be one of the 22 new European destinations SWISS will be adding to its Zurich-based European network with the start of the 2015 summer schedules.

HotelBrain Takes On Management Of 5-Star Grand Forest Metsovo

HotelBrain has announced the addition of the five-star Grand Forest Metsovo in Greece to the company’s under management hotels list.

Thessaloniki Mayor Is Up For “World Mayor”

Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris has been nominated for the 2014 World Mayor Prize, an international competition that honors the world's most outstanding mayors.

Cosmorama’s branch office in Thessaloniki

After 12 years of continuous rising in the travel industry, the travel organization Cosmorama has begun operation of its new branch office in Thessaloniki.

“The Game Goes On” At The 79th International Fair Of Thessaloniki, Greece

With "The Game…Goes On!" as its central slogan, the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) will be held 6-14 September2014 at the city's international exhibition center.

The Huffington Post Applauds Greek Mayor For Transforming His City

Yiannis Boutaris, the mayor of Thessaloniki in Greece, leads a list drawn up by The Huffington Post that introduces eight mayors from around the world that are transforming their cities with flair and enthusiasm.

Ellinair Flights By Mouzenidis Travel Now Available On GDS

Greek company Mouzenidis Travel has announced that flights of Ellinair and Astra Airlines are now listed and available for booking through the global distribution systems (GDS) of Amadeus, Worldspan, Sabre and Galileo.

What Nationalities Are Visiting Thessaloniki? – Top 10 List

"Thessaloniki remains one of the most popular international destinations for the second consecutive year as it managed once more to win over more visitors," the Thessaloniki Hotels Association said recently.

Thessaloniki, Greece: Hotel Overnights Increase, But Not Room Rates

Overnight stays in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, recorded a 15.68 percent increase during the first half of 2014 compared to last year, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association said on 30 July.