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National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

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National Geographic To Promote Crete’s Unesco Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks
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Sitia, Crete. Photo source: Crete Region The Region of Crete has entered into a strategic partnership with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks. According to the agreement, the following four areas on Crete will be promoted through National Geographic’s networks (TV, printed and digital): – the Samaria gorge / Lefka Ori […]

Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

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Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown To Foreign Travelers
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Attica’s costal area and islands were unknown to almost half of the foreign travelers that visited Athens in 2021, GBR Consulting Managing Consultant Stefan Merkenhof said during a press event earlier this week. Merkenhof on Tuesday presented the results of the “17th Survey on Guest Satisfaction and Hotel Performance […]

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

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Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up
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Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction in the Greek capital. According to research conducted by GBR Consulting, approximately 2,500 hotel rooms are currently under construction in Athens with an additional 2,500 rooms expected to be created as part The Ellinikon mega-project on the

UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

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Unwto – Who: Covid 19 Travel Measures Should Be Based On Risk Assessment
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UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. Following a recent meeting in Geneva, UNWTO Secretary-General,

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

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Athens Tourism To Cover Lost Ground In 2nd Semester, Says Aia Chief
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, provided that Covid-19 travel restrictions have loosened, Athens International Airport (AIA) CEO Yiannis Paraschis told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday. According to Paraschis, the Greek capital’s tourism

Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships Appoints Spiros Paschalis as New President

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Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships Appoints Spiros Paschalis As New President
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The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) has appointed Spiros Paschalis, CEO Attica Group, as its new president for a three-year term. Spiros Paschalis SEEN made the announcement on Wednesday, after the association’s general assembly and the election of a new board of directors. Paschalis succeeds outgoing President Michail Sakellis who has been