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The Historic Hotels of Europe, a niche consortium of luxury hotels with historical significance, announced an exceptional growth in new membership for 2015, with 20 new hotels joining the group.

Spiros Pengas, Deputy Mayor for Tourism and International Relations and Council Member of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, has been appointed by Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris to take over all responsibilities concerning tourism issues.

Headed by Greek tourism professionals Christos & George Constantinidis, SWOT specializes in the field of Hotel Sales Representation, Online & Offline Marketing and Business Planning for tourism enterprises. “We develop Greek tourism in a simple way,” George Constantinidis tells us.

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) has elected a new Board of Directors for a 2-year mandate.

SkyGreece Airlines has added more members to its growing team in Canada as it prepares to unveil its new Canadian flight program.

Greece’s tourism portfolio is now part of the new Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Ministry it was announced today. Elena Kountoura has been appointed Alternate Minister of Tourism

The Marpessa Smart Luxury Hotel, an authentic mansion of the 1920 located in Agrinio, has joined the Greek Historic Hotels network and subsequently the Historic Hotels of Europe organization.

The Municipality of Hersonissos in Crete is looking for volunteers interested in assisting with the development of its tourism promotion program for 2015.

Reema Al Marzooqi has been named new managing director of Emirates for Greece and Albania.

Under the motto “One Way – One Philosophy”, the owner of Lamway Hotel Management Group, Dimosthenis Leontis, gives his insights on how the company operates in its aim to stay ahead of competition, ensuring the ongoing satisfaction of hotel guests.