Articles tagged “greece”

Tourism

Greece passes new law to boost tourism and investment

Reuters | 11 years ago

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The Greeks that are building the next generation of tourism businesses

Economic collapse is never easy, but there is opportunity in the ruin, and these inspiring stories demonstrate how Greek entrepreneurs are ready to lead the way.

John Gill, Andy Bostock and Helena Smith, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Tourism

Greece poised for tourism comeback supported by price-conscious Europeans

Several more tourists is all it takes to declare Greek tourism is on the rebound and its relatively nearby beaches and warm weather are attractive and affordable alternative for sun-deprived Europeans.

Michelle Martin and Victoria Bryan, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Tourism

More in Qatar-is-the-new-China: Emir buys six Greek islands for a song

Qatar's buying up land all over the world, and why not Greece when there's a huge bargain to be had. This one of course if for Emir's personal use, not as an investment.

Helena Smith, Guardian | 11 years ago

Hotels

Greece in talks to sell renowned resort Astir Palace to Qatar for capital boost

Greece could still enjoy the esteem of hosting celebrities and political influencers while receiving a sizable investment for iconic property; a win-win for the cash-strapped country.

Sharon Smyth, Skift | 11 years ago

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Greek tourism pins its hopes on London billboard to attract visitors

Visitors know how wonderful Greece is, but getting them to visit amidst strikes, financial crises, and other logistical challenges is a tough sell. Greece should have used the space to challenge its Mediterranean vacation rival Spain.

Jolyon Attwool, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Airlines

Athens Airport saw a 10 percent drop in passenger traffic in 2012

International passenger traffic dropped more steeply than domestic numbers as Greece’s largest industry took a hit to its sun soaked image amidst political and financial struggles.

Natalie Weeks, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Tourism

Greece tourism board uncovers $16 million scam

One of the few remaining bright spots in Greek economy will now have to deal with this.

Harry Papachristou, Reuters | 11 years ago

Tourism

Greece isn’t just in dire financial straits, it’s also the most corrupt country in Europe

It's hard to find good news in any story coming out of Greece these days, but we may finally be at the point where it's not possible to get any worse.

Helena Smith, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Tourism

Strikes across Southern Europe cripple transportation by air and rail

This isn't your annual summer strike of a few thousand rail workers. As discord spreads over banking policies and continued unemployment, widespread actions could easily become the new normal.

Fiona Ortiz, Reuters | 12 years ago