Christos7
January 23rd, 2005, 07:54 PM
http://www.hri.org/news/greek/ana/2005/05-01-21.ana.html#19
British Tourist Association makes positive comments on Greek tourism
Athens, 21/1/2005 (ANA)
The annual report prepared on Britons' holiday preferences for the year 2005 by the Association of British Tourist Agencies (ABTA) contains positive comments on Greece in general and Athens in particular and praises efforts being made by the country to enrich its product and upgrade its hotel infrastructures.
The report says that Greece is the third most popular destination in 2005 among Britons, after Spain and France, as a result of the Athens Olympic Games, adding that the country has made leaps in improving its infrastructures.
Referring to Athens, mention is made that it is no longer a city with a great deal of pollution and traffic jams but, on the contrary, it is developing into a "fascinating city tourism destination."
In addition, flights to even the most southernmost of islands take no longer than 35 minutes, while Athens, apart from its unique archaeological sites, now has restaurants and art galleries which compete favorably with others located in major European cities.
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The "predictions" and "polls" have been very favorable towards tourism in 2005. Americans, Britons etc seem keen to visiting due to the Olympics. Well, thats what we were hopeing. Lets hope it all comes through. And Athens keeps improving. :)
British Tourist Association makes positive comments on Greek tourism
Athens, 21/1/2005 (ANA)
The annual report prepared on Britons' holiday preferences for the year 2005 by the Association of British Tourist Agencies (ABTA) contains positive comments on Greece in general and Athens in particular and praises efforts being made by the country to enrich its product and upgrade its hotel infrastructures.
The report says that Greece is the third most popular destination in 2005 among Britons, after Spain and France, as a result of the Athens Olympic Games, adding that the country has made leaps in improving its infrastructures.
Referring to Athens, mention is made that it is no longer a city with a great deal of pollution and traffic jams but, on the contrary, it is developing into a "fascinating city tourism destination."
In addition, flights to even the most southernmost of islands take no longer than 35 minutes, while Athens, apart from its unique archaeological sites, now has restaurants and art galleries which compete favorably with others located in major European cities.
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The "predictions" and "polls" have been very favorable towards tourism in 2005. Americans, Britons etc seem keen to visiting due to the Olympics. Well, thats what we were hopeing. Lets hope it all comes through. And Athens keeps improving. :)