Tsiknopempti (Greek traditional BBQ day before Easter fasting) at the Acropolis Museum restaurant with jazz music on Thursday, March 3, 2016, from 8 pm to midnight
– Greek Consulates in Russia and other non-Schengen countries reinforced in order to grant more visas
– South Aegean Region: Agreement for relocating 1000 refugees to Valencia
– Skiathos in Sazam Turizma 2016 exhibition in Belgrade
– Skiathos participated in Sazam Turizma 2016 exhibition in Belgrade held from 18 to 21 February
– “Afendra” hotel in Skyros sealed
– The Municipality of Thessaloniki has approved a total amount of expenditure of EUR 270.000 for the implemenatition of tourist actions in 2016.
– Regions of Central Macedonia, Thessaly and Southern Aegean decided to participate in international tourism fairs
– Meeting of PASOK Tourism Sector in the Region of Crete for season extension
– The 4th Travel Trade Athens exhibition to be held on October 2-3, 2016
– Trekking Hellas, the first company that brought agrotourism in Greece celebrates its 30th anniversary
– Tourist actions by Hersonisos and Kasos municipalities
– New national intestate road from Kalamata to Ryzomylos
– Ios Municipality to participate in Milan’s ITB Fair
– National Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) changes in management: Ms. A.Spakouri replaces Ms A.Varela
23/02/2016
– The North Aegean Region Strategic Plan for the 2015-2019 period was presented to the Special Permanent Parliamentary Committee of the Regions on February 19.
– Veteran Greek tourism agent: Immigration and security will determine the course of this year’s tourist flow into Greece
– Hios Municipality proposes integrated project of tourism support measures to offset the impact of the refugee – immigration wave on the island
– Paralia Hoteliers Union examine the possibilities of cooperation between Thessaloniki and Katerini
– Central Macedonia Region participated in the International Tourism Fair of Belgrade «ITTFA» between 18 to 21 February 2016
– Cyan Group: We Do Local standard certification awarded to Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa, Santa Marina Beach Hotel in Ammoudara and Sitia Beach City Resort & Spa Sitia
– Interesting proposals for tourism development in Arcadia were presented during a conference, which was held last Friday at the Dimitsana Inter-Cultural Center. The proposals included promoting the tourism offerings of the region and implementing the successful Greek Breakfast program, as well as dealing with structural and fiscal issues impacting the tourism industry. The event was organized by the Peloponnese Tourism Organization,and included the participation of the region’s tourism professionals as well as local authorities who shared insight and ideas as well as planning for the coming season.
22/02/2016
– Patmos Municipality will receive up to March 12 sealed bids for the lease of Grillis renting camping
– Santorini: Thira Municipal Harbour Fund approved the privatization of local Ports management
– Kalamata Municipality has approved the lease of two-storey listed municipal property “Hotel Vasilikon”, located between the roads Aristomenous – Poliviou and Sfaktirias
– The Municipality of Amyntaio launched again tender for the lease of the tourist kiosk in LINOURIA position in Nymfaio.
21/02/2016
– The Greek Federation of Cycling announced a tender for the submission of bids by airlines or travel agents to cover its travel and accommodation needs
– The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is calling on Greek farmers to allow coaches carrying students on their annual school trips to pass through the roadblocks across national highways.
– The Municipality of Amyntaio launched tender for the lease of the tourist kiosk in LINOURIA position in Nymfaio.
20/02/2016
– Ios and Kefalonia municipalities decided to participate in the international tourist exhibition ITB BERLIN
– Peloponnese Region can boost tourist arrivals from Italy, as evidenced by the strong interest of Italian travel agencies in BIT international exhibition.
– The University of Piraeus Research Centre launched clipboard tender with sealed bids for contractor appointment regarding transportation ticket reservation service
19/02/2016
– Crete Region Tourism Deputy Gonernor M.Vamiedakis: Iranian market, a challenge for Cretan tourism
– The Municipality of Corinth launched biding, for the lease of municipal refreshment property, located on the square “Panayi Tsaldari”
– The Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, published answers to a series of frequently asked questions about the NSRF 2014-2020 program supporting tourism SMEs
– Program launched for the promotion of Epirus as a separate tourist destination in foreign countries with the cooperation of the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT)
– Medical tourism: Free healthcare zones adopted by FYROM
– Skiathos Hotel Association establishes cooperation with the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) Business Department on many levels
18/02/2016
– Costa Navarino opens on February 21 in Costa Navarino with new family program
– Greek Tourism Workshop in Iran records soaring demand for Greece
– Two more Athens downtown buildings converted into hotels
– Seminar on recruitment and human resources management for Rhodes hotel managers on Feb. 23 and 24
– FED HATTA: Superb organization of hotpots in order not to affect Greek tourism
– South Aegean Region: Rhodes International Marathon 2016 to be held on April 17
– Rhodes: Municipal property “Aktaion” lease to Bakery company for 12 years
– Mount Olympus among emblematic Mediterranean mountains
– International Youth Film Festival in Larissa from 20 to February 28, 2016
– George Vernikos reelected to Hellenic Chamber of Shipping Board
– Crete expects more Israeli tourists this year
17/02/2016
– Halkidiki emerged as one of the most popular destinations for Italians during BIT 2016 exhibition in Milan
– Greece and Iran lay foundations for cooperation in tourism during a recent meeting between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Iran’s Vice President and Head of Tourism Organization, Dr. Masoud Soltanifar, in Tehran
– The Athens Convention Visitors Bureau recorded high demand growth for Athens in Grekland Panorama
– Fines were imposed on 9 Zakynthos hotels by the Region of Ionian Islands for various regulation violations
– Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund’s Board proclaimed Cosco as preferred investor for 67% of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP)
– PASOK Tourism Sector: The 2-year national collective agreement on labor issues in tourism industry base for local sectoral agreements
– KALAMATA 21 and “Vulnerable Social Groups” recorded city’s accessible points for the Disabled
– Proathonikos Organization:Eight business meetings in Rome with Italian tour operators
– Central Macedonia, Peloponnese and Thessaly Regions to participate in international tourism exhibitions
– Two tennis tournament will be held in March in Nikaia Larissas in March under the auspices of Thessaly Region.
16/02/2016
– Municipality of Kos launched open tender with sealed bids for the assignment of its participation in the International Tourism Fair I.T.B. Berlin
– On the occasion of the International Day of Tour Guides (21 February), the Professional Tourism Guides Association in cooperation with the Culture and Youth Sports Organization of Athens organize a “Treasure Hunt” along the city’s museums on February 28
– All approved routes of high speed catamarans «Dodekanisos Express» and «Dodekanisos Pride» of Dodekanisos Seaways until 31 March were announced and tickets are available for purchase
– Paralia Hoteliers Association participated in the International Tourism «Holiday & Spa Expo» Exhibition, which took place in Sofia, Bulgaria.
– The Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers and the National Federation of Food Workers and Employees of Tourism (POEE-DTE) signed the new two-year National Sector Collective Agreement for workers in tourism which planned for an increase of 1% for 2017
– Ellinair, the airline of Mouzenidis Group, offers connections to 40 cities in 15 countries in 2016
– Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) announced a draft invitation to tender for the contractor of the project for its ATM 2016 Dubai exhibition pavilion
– Halkidiki Tourism Organization participated in HOLIDAY & SPA exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria from 11 to February 13, 2016
– Municipality of Elassona Festival of Culture and Arts Tradition will be held on March 19
– Cruise ship Costa Neoclassica sailed on, Monday, February 15, 2016, at the port of Kalamata under the Italian flag and carrying 1,254 passengers
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