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Maroulis Travel will add two new, super V.I.P. Mercedes-Benz sprinter 616 CDI (20 seats) coaches to its fleet next month.

KLM will expand its long-haul services next year to South –America, as it will launch a new scheduled service to Santiago, the capital of Chile.

Etihad Airways has purchased seven state-of-the-art full flight simulators (FFS) which will be based at the airline’s world class training academy in Abu Dhabi.

Seeking to further develop Europe’s tourism potential, the European Commission is preparing a review of the Visa Code before the end of this year.

Τhe Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently released three new printed travel guides on Thrace, the Dodecanese and the Ionian Islands.

In order to foster employment and mobility in the tourism sector, the European Commission has launched EURES, the first pan-European job portal that currently has many openings in the tourism …

Qatar Airways recently announced new enhancements to the airline’s frequent flyer programme – Privilege Club.

Official message by Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis on World Tourism Day 2013.

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) has announced that it plans to launch a nationwide contest …

The Acropolis Museum is celebrating World Tourism Day today, Friday, 27 September, with gallery talks about the museum masterpieces. Free admission for all visitors between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni departed for the United States on Thursday 26 September to further promote Greek tourism to American citizens and the media.

The closer cooperation between the South Aegean Region and the Tourism Ministry to promote the region’s islands in a more effective manner was examined recently by Greek Tourism Minister Olga …

“The Athens Classic Marathon is the best advertisement for Greek tourism as it places Athens in the center of global public attention,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Monday, …

The results of Greece’s recently introduced favorable regulations to attract investment to the economy were presented today, 23 September, at a briefing in Athens by the Invest in Greece agency …

The most popular holiday destinations for the majority of European markets this year are Turkey, Greece and the Balearic Islands, according to TUI Travel’s summer holiday trends for 2013.

The Association of European Airlines (AEA) and MEP Georges Bach will organize a debate where Members of the European Parliament and airlines will exchange their views on key passenger rights …

Greek destinations will promote their main tourism products at the 21st edition of TT Warsaw Tour & Travel – International Tourism Industry Exhibition in Poland on 28-30 November 2013.

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) has announced its new Board of Directors for a 2-year mandate, following the association’s annual general assembly that took place recently in Athens.

Alpha Estate was selected as “Winery of the Year” for 2013 by Wine & Spirits magazine, one of New York’s leading wine publications.

The Greek-Italian Chamber of Commerce announced it will participate in the 50th TTG Incontri, the leading international tourism fair in Italy, to take place 17-19 October 2013 in Rimini Fiera.