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WTM 2014: Pre-Bookings From the UK To Greece On The Up For 2015

An increase in pre-bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece for 2015 has been recorded, following a 16 percent increase in arrivals and a 20 percent rise in revenues in 2014, compared to 2013.

Greece’s Meteora Goes Global Thanks To TBEX Bloggers

The compelling sandstone cliffs of Meteora took the Net by storm following this year’s Travel Bloggers Exchange - TBEX Europe 2014 conference, held in Athens recently.

Greece Strengthens Tourism Ties With India

Direct flight connections and visa facilitation are key factors for more travelers from India to visit Greece, the Indian Ambassador to Athens Tsewang Topden said on Friday 31 October.

WTM 2014: UNWTO Activities At World Travel Market

The UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit will bring together Tourism Ministers and leading tourism experts from all over the world to debate key issues surrounding tourism and mega-events.

WTM 2014: Greece Prepares Various Activities At World Travel Market In London

Greece is getting ready to attend the World Travel Market (WTM) 2014, the leading global event for the travel industry, with quite a few events planned. WTM 2014 will open its doors on Monday 3 November at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

TBEX Europe 2014: Athens was ‘Tweeted’ to Over 11.7 Million Twitter Users

TBEX Europe 2014 - the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference - that took place in Athens, Greece, exceeded all expectations as references to the country's capital city reached some 11.7 million twitter users.

HATTA Introduces Greece To Indian Tour Operators

Seventy-two outbound tour operators from India are currently attending a mega familiarization trip in Greece to gain firsthand experience of what the country has to offer as a destination.

Crowds Of Children To Take Part In 2014 Athens Marathon’s “Kids Runs”

Seven "Kids Runs" will be held in different municipalities throughout Attica during the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event on Sunday 9 November.

Acropolis Museum Launches “Alternating Gallery Talk” Program For Visitors

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced that it will be holding discussions that cover a broad range of topics from the ancient world to introducing different ways of viewing the objects in its collection.

South African Airways Hosts Dinner For Top Greek Travel Agents In Athens

South African Airways (SAA) recently hosted a dinner for leading travel agents in Athens, Greece.

Highlights Of TBEX Athens Travel Blogger Conference – Photo Report

Some of the world’s most influential travel bloggers and leading digital content creators from all over the world were in Athens, Greece, during 23-25 October, to attend the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014.

TBEX Travel Bloggers Enjoy Athenian Hospitality At Pandrossou Street “Farewell” Party – Photo Report

This year's TBEX said goodbye to Athens with a farewell event that gave the hundreds of travel bloggers visiting the city the opportunity to discover an alternative and authentic side of the everyday life in the center of the Greek capital.

Grekland Panorama Takes “Socrates Now” To Sweden

Αfter a successful tour all over the world, with 350 performances in 17 countries, Plato’s timeless classic The Apology of Socrates will come to life with "Socrates Now" in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the cultural program of the Grekland Panorama tourism fair.

TBEX Athens Opening Night Party @ Technopolis – Photo Report

The Travel Blog Exchange European Conference –TBEX Europe 2014 kicked off on Thursday evening with a wonderful opening night party sponsored by the Municipality of Athens and filled with many Greek products, a live concert, networking and a very festive atmosphere.

Greece Wants To Host 2017 UNWTO General Assembly

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has requested for Greece to be the host country to the 2017 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly.

BSEC Tourism Ministers Meet In Athens, Greece

The Ministers in charge of Tourism of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Member States agreed to promote and encourage the development of gastronomy tourism and wine tourism within the region.