The Acropolis of Athens, Greece, a monument of great architectural and historic significance, came in second after the Angkor site in Cambodia on a list composed recently by the American news network CNN about the most beautiful world heritage sites. CNN made this list after the announcement that two people undertook the purchase of the [...]
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More Americans to Visit Greece This Year
According to the US Embassy in Athens, more Americans will visit Greece this summer. Authorities in Chania, Crete, were informed of this increase by US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Virginia Bennett, who noted that Greece is a favored destination for Americans. Bennett had a meeting with Apostolos Voulgarakis, Chania’s deputy governor, and Manolis Skoulakis, [...]
Livadas Visits Cruise Shipping Miami
Greece is taking part in the 29th annual Cruise Shipping Miami conference and exhibition which runs from March 11-14 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The head of the Greek delegation was the Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT), Panos Livadas. He was expected to showcase reasons why Greece should continue to [...]
Visit Greece Picks Up Steam
Suddenly, Greece is becoming hot as a tourist destination again in the wake of a disappointing last year with politicians, travel agents and travel writers advising visitors to come back. The latest is Rick Steves, writer of the American journal sfgate, who advised Greece is a must-see for many reasons, including its archaeological treasures, despite [...]
U.S. Issues Violence Advisory On Greece
Following an explosion at the Athens’ Mall, the country’s largest shopping center, the American Embassy there put out an emergency message warning Americans in the country to be careful and avoid the area and for Americans planning to visit Greece to be aware of a growing danger of violence. There have been a spate of [...]
Cretan Wines Top CNN’s List
The U.S. cable news channel, CNN is back to promote Crete as an ideal holiday and tourist destination. The island is included in CNN’S list of areas producing the best wines, a few days after Europeans were intoxicated with Cretan wine. A recent report by journalist, Natasha Dragun, notes a list of ten most interesting [...]
A One Day Adventure in Mytilene
“You will take the ferry to Mytilene from Chios City at a budget price,” said Argyro and Eleni of Sunrise Tours to tourists Despina Siolas and Susan Atzchiger. “It is a two hour tour ride. Enjoy the Mediterranean Sea.” The height of the tourist season was after August 15th. “I went to two tourist [...]
Crete CNN Top Ten Destination
The American news network CNN has reported that the island of Crete is one of the ideal vacation spots this year and rates high among regions with the best wines. The island made it into CNN’s Top 10 holiday destinations for 2013, the year it marks a century of union with Greece. Crete is hot [...]
Aloha-Opa! Greece Shows Off in Hawaii
Greece participated in the tourism congress held by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) in Hawaii which celebrated at the same time its 40th anniversary. The event attracted more than 700 organizations, agencies, ministries and industries. Greece was represented by Deputy Secretary General of the National Tourism Organisation (EOT) Andreas Fiorendinos, who attended along [...]
Greek Tourism Promotion Event in San Fransisco
Greece’s unique beauty as a tourism destination was presented in a ceremony held in San Fransisco. Greek areas with breathtaking beauty promoted the special charm of the Greek landscape. The main object of the event was the promotion of Greek tourism destinations through social media and was organized by the Consulate General of Greece in [...]
Greek Tourism Seeks U.S. Help
Greek Tourism General Secretary Tasos Liaskos met on Oct. 24 with American officials and said he was told they are willing to help promote tourism to Greece. He discussed with them plans for future development and investment opportunities and said the government’s strategy also includes expanding tourism into the marine and medical fields, improving tourism [...]
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