Ambassador Pyatt: “And in the midst of this grand crisis of security, I’m really delighted that we have an opportunity to highlight some of the positive news as we look ahead towards what I am confident will be another successful Greek tourism year. We saw Greece’s tourism economy rebound in unexpected ways last summer. Americans, …
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March 8, 2022 As Delivered First of all, congratulations, Minister [Kikilias]. I want to say congratulations also to Delta. This is the first American flight of this tourism year for which we have extremely high expectations. Greece has so much to offer. The spring is a fantastic time of the year here. And I’m really excited that …
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Monday, November 22, 2021 As Delivered Kalispera. Deputy Minister Zacharaki, Sophia, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Mr. Vassilikos, Alexandros, guests, friends, and start-uppers, thank you so much for inviting me to join you this evening at this networking event of the CapsuleT Travel and Hospitality Accelerator Program. I want to say to begin with first of …
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Ambassador Pyatt: “We want to make sure that Greek women are part of that story, are able to take advantage of the tools and the empowerment they need to take full advantage. And this is one part of a larger Embassy strategy, to focus on women’s empowerment. We’ll be doing more on that in the …
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We have just signed a memorandum of cooperation that follows up on the very constructive discussions that we had during the Strategic Dialogue on issues of law enforcement and counterterrorism cooperation.
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This is a very fun evening and combines two of my favorite things about Greece: one is the food and all of the amazing tastes of this country; and the other is the history and the antiquity. We are very excited that tonight we get to have for the second time, a special sneak preview …
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I’m also very excited about the partnerships in the business area that are emerging between Greece and major American tourism services providers, the expansion of U.S. hotel brands across the country, big new investments and acquisitions like AVIS, and the possibilities for increased direct air flights from the United States. So there is an obvious …
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Jan.10 – The State Department has launched improvement to how we share information with U.S. travelers. These improvement will provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. Fact Sheet Briefing More
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Lia Zampetoglou, Education Manager at the Institute of the “Greek Tourism Confederation, recently took part in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to learn about how the tourism industry could boost Greece’s economic growth. Along with 25 other professionals from around the world, Ms. Zampetoglou examined strategies and …
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In the last episode of Insider’s Guide, come along while we explore the spiritual world of Sedona: a fascinating city drawing more and more visitors each year who are searching for healing energy and, sometimes, a lost part of their psyche. * Insider’s Guide is a new series of short documentaries produced by the U.S. …
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How did Sedona, Arizona—a desert town surrounded by huge red rock hills, steep canyons and dense pine forests—transform into a must-stop for artists, nature lovers and people on a spiritual quest? Watch this Insider’s Guide episode to find out. During the 40s, 50s and 60s, Sedona was a Hollywood western movie set. In the 1980s, …
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“Welcome to the Arcosanti urban laboratory” proclaims the sign that welcomes visitors to this unusual experimental town located in the heart of Arizona. Architect Paolo Soleri envisioned Arcosanti in the early 70s based on the principles of “arcology” – the fusion of architecture with ecology. The city is a continuous live experiment: Seven thousand people …
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In the previous episode of Insider’s Guide we presented Las Vegas’ shiny, sinful side. In this episode we present another side to Las Vegas. As the residential model changed in America, more and more people moved out to the suburbs leaving behind desolate city centers. The downtown neighborhood of Las Vegas was left empty and …
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Over 40 million visitors flock to Las Vegas, Nevada every year to celebrate vice in America’s “Sin City.” Hidden traits and desires that might be frowned upon in other places are on display in Las Vegas. Almost nothing is off limits! This week, the Insider’s Guide takes you through a judgment-free city where “what is …
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Pioneertown was originally built as a stage for film – almost 200 Westerns have been filmed there! Today, it is a historical landmark for Western movie buffs and one of the largest protected natural areas in America.
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For over 150 years, artists from across America have flocked to Palm Springs to take inspiration from the landscape and integrate it into their work – just as happened in Paris during the 19th century. What attracts artists to this uncommon desert city is the unique light that bathes the region year round. As sunlight …
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In Episode 1 of the Insider’s Guide we travel to Palm Springs, California to admire its unique architecture and learn why so many fascinating people have built their lives in the desert. Palm Springs was once a secluded retreat for Hollywood stars – a small paradise for sun-drenched rest and rejuvenation during the winter months. …
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The U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS Athens, in partnership with Huffington Post Greece, is proud to launch this year’s video project which will transport you to five spectacular destinations across the western United States. We chose to highlight five different destinations that show the diversity and ingenuity of the tourism industry in the U.S. – especially how young, creative entrepreneurs are reshaping …
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