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FCO advises caution to travellers in Greece - Tue. 08 Dec. 2009
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice to Greece, warning of a general threat of terrorism which has been on the increase. The advice warns of possible disturbances in major urban centres throughout the month of December, which coincides with the first anniversary of serious riots that followed the shooting of a Greek teenager last year.
Long Haul Holidays On The Increase - Tue. 01 Apr. 2008
Long-haul holidays are on the increase according to a report from the Post Office. With currency fluctuations across the globe, the Post Office suggests that the pound has gained ground on many long-haul destinations whilst weakening against the Euro.
New Acropolis Museum Will Trigger Greece Tourism Boost - Tue. 25 Mar. 2008
It is expected that the opening of the New Acropolis Museum will provide a boost to Greek tourism when it opens towards the end of the year. The new Museum, which has cost €13 million to construct, will exhibit 4,000 artefacts within 14,000 square meters of exhibition space.
UK Tourists Reassured Over Impact of Greek Forest Fires - Wed. 29 Aug. 2007
HATTA, the association of Greek travel agents' have reassured UK agents and tourists over the impact of the forest fires which have swept the country, insisting that it is business as usual for tourists.
Greece Advised to Capitalise on Growing Budget Airline Travel - Fri. 08 Jun. 2007
Greece is in need of cheaper regional airports in order to maximise its potential within the growing low-cost airline industry according to EasyJet founder, Stelios Haji-Ioannou.
Greece ranks 24th in tourism competitiveness - Thu. 05 Apr. 2007
It has been announced by the World Economic Forum that Greece is 24th amongst 124 nations in the overall rankings for the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index.
