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Greece Becomes Favored Russian Tourism Destination

2016-05-11 by Phil Butler

Oleg Safonov

The head of Russia’s Federal Tourism Agency, Oleg Safonov says Greece may became the leader in bookings from Russians, by the end of 2016. According to Safonov, the flow of tourist from Russia to Greece may exceed 1 million before year’s end.

Tags: Elena Kountoura, GNTO, Greece tourism, Greek travel, Oleg Safonov, Russia tourists, Russia travelers

Free WiFi in Greece starting November

2014-10-20 by Phil Butler

PM Antonis Samaras

Last year Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras made an unusual promise, to let free WiFi prevail all across Greece by this year. Now, according to the latest reports, come November the dream (some said fantasy) will be realized.

Tags: Antonis Samaras, digital, GNTO, Greece, Greece wifi, Internet, WiFi

Greek National Tourism Organization Partners with WTM Latin America

2014-04-07 by Phil Butler

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni - Courtesy Ms.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has partnered with Word Travel Market (WTM) Latin America 2014 in an effort to boost tourism this year. The collaboration is expected to drive some 18 million tourists to Greece this year.

Tags: Brazil, GNTO, Greece, Olga Kefalogianni, Panos Livadas, Visit Greece, WTM

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