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According to Ukko Metsola, Vice President, Royal Caribbean Cruises, the absolute number of cruise travelers sourced from Asia has nearly tripled since 2012 and this presents East Med with a great growth opportunity. “Asia is the world’s fastest growing market and China is the main driver of the continent’s outbound tourism market with an estimated annual 120 million Chinese tourists flooding global destinations each year,” he said. “With 2018 earmarked as the European Union - China tourism year, the opportunity for Eastern Mediterranean to position itself as a key cruise destination for Chinese tourists is today more important than ever before,” he added.

4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum kick starts East Med’s port and marina investment drive

By: EBR | Thursday, May 25, 2017

Greek government determined to capitalise on sea tourism’s growth potential through concession and PPP investment models

“New value added services for the cruise lines and passengers are at the core of Piraeus Port Authority’s vision to promote overall product awareness in the Chinese market and act as a facilitator to capture higher volumes of tourists from the Far East.”

Piraeus port authority investment plans tabled at 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Cruise sector at core of expansion plans

Speaking at the opening day of the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, Greek Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Panagiotis Kouroumplis, said that Greece is prepared to launch a concessions campaign in order to encourage international cruise liners operating in Greece to invest in relevant infrastructure projects. “This initiative would help encourage cruise liners to partner with the Greek government and expedite a raft of projects which would otherwise require much longer completion timeframes,” said the Minister.

Greece is open for cruise industry business says Greek Minister at Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

By: EBR | Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Infrastructure improvements and China’s vast feeder potential hold key to Greece’s success in the sector

YES is the first ever forum to be held under the auspices of Ministries of Shipping, Education, Tourism, of GNTO and the majority of Greek Universities and organized by a team of 45 volunteers. The official opening of the Forum will be made by Mr. Pafsanias Papageorgiou, General Secretary for Lifelong Learning and Youth at the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Evridiki Kourneta, Secretary General of the Greek Tourism Ministry and Mr. Dimitris Trifonopoulos, General Secretary of GNTO.

YES to Sea Tourism Forum

By: EBR | Friday, May 19, 2017

YES Forum says YES to Sea Tourism by organizing YES to Sea Tourism Forum on Wednesday 24th of May 2017 at «Nikos Skalkotas» conference hall at Megaron Athens Concert Hall from 13:00 to 19:00, during the International Conference & Exhibition of Ρosidonia Sea Tourism Forum

On 16.05.2017 EMST two years are completed since EMST moved its administrative offices to its new building. Since then a lot have happened. In 2017, EMST is very active both in Greece and abroad

EMST celebrates the International Museum Day

By: EBR | Thursday, May 18, 2017

For the International Museum Day - ICOM, the entrance at EMST National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens and at all the other venues of documenta 14 will be free for the audience, 11.00- 23.00, on Thursday 18.05

The in-flight edition of the European Business Review will be available at the Star Alliance Lounges in «Charles de Gaulle Airport» in Paris, «Ezeiza International Airport» in Buenos Aires, «Galeão International Airport» of Rio de Janeiro, «Guarulhos Airport» in Sao Paulo, Brazil, «Los Angeles International Airport» of US and «Nagoya International Airport» in Nagoya, Japan.

The European Business Review now available in the lounges of Star Alliance

By: EBR | Thursday, May 18, 2017

In cooperation with Star Alliance, European Business Review (EBR) is now available, in both printed and digital format, to customers in the Alliance's exclusive branded lounges in six key airports worldwide

On its part, Greece is now focusing on the development of new itinerary-enhancing destinations, aiming to strengthen its own appeal for cruising. However, to rebuild an overall commercial strength and viability that will turn the tide will require support and contribution from other countries in the region, such as Egypt and Israel and most importantly from Turkey. To strengthen the region’s combined efforts to attract more cruise ships, a high level delegation from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism will participate at the Posidonia Forum and meet with cruise lines.

Greece expects over half-a-billion euro boost in local economy earnings during the 2017 cruise-tourism season

By: EBR | Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Greece expects over half-a-billion euro boost in local economy earnings during the 2017 cruise-tourism season

Even though the actors of populism and demagogy do not bring anything new in their attempt to undermine democracy, in the modern digital era, the Internet constitutes a valuable tool of their tactics.They also take advantage from the journalism’s conversion in to a TV show. Thus, in the name of the react against imaginary enemies such as the elites, subsequently what is at stake is the democracy itself as a political system.

AEJ: The danger of populism

By: EBR | Thursday, May 4, 2017

Press Release of the Association of European Journalists

Balkan and Black Sea countries could gain valuable experience from the Netherlands, much of which is below sea level. It’s in the Dutch DNA that rich, poor, whatever religion or political views, the public, private and research sectors have always worked together to fight the sea – you need a dyke to keep the water out, you need to join forces. This way of working, this concept, is what I would like for other countries to adopt – that there is a dialogue followed by tangible results.

Creating a new generation of entrepreneurship in the region

By: EBR | Monday, April 24, 2017

In an interview, Mrs. Sap said the initiative is a new approach emphasizing on different business sectors and countries, working together

The presentation of the artworks of documenta 14 is spread in the whole building of EMST, as well as in the whole city of Athens, in more than 40 different public institutions, squares, cinemas, university spaces and libraries, where most of 160 artists from all over the world will present their new works. EMST will be the main venue of documenta 14 from April 8 to July 16 2017. documenta 14 will in turn host EMST’s collection at the Fridericianum in Kassel, presenting a curated selection of the museum’s valuable permanent collection of Greek and international contemporary art, from June 10 to September 17 2017.

documenta 14 at EMST ~ 8 April - 16 July 2017 at EMST

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 12, 2017

EMST at documenta 14, 10 June - 17 September 2017 at Fridericianum, Kassel

The 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy and is supported by the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MEDCRUISE), the Hellenic Port Association (ELIME), the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, the Greek Marinas Association, the Association of Passenger Shipping Companies, the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members, the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA).

Cruise Industry leaders come together at POSIDONIA Sea Tourism Forum

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 28, 2017

The future of the East Med in the spotlight

Topics to be discussed at YES to Sea Tourism Forum will deal with cruising, tourism, yachting, passenger ferries and logistics. The Delegates will once again be able to submit their questions at the registration and during the Forum through conferience, the live application. The participants will also have the opportunity to become acquainted with the International Conference & Exhibition of Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, as well as exercising their networking skills.

YES to Sea Tourism Forum

By: EBR | Monday, March 20, 2017

YES Forum says YES to Sea Tourism on Wednesday, 24 May 2017, during the International Conference & Exhibition of Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

Forum will be covering 7 topics: EU Balkans & Black Sea Perspectives and SDGs towards 2030, Digital Economy & Innovation, Maritime-Transportation-Infrastructures & Hubs, Roads of Energy, Women in leadership, Agriculture, Environment & Use of sources and Cultural & Sustainable Tourism, whilst 2017 headline is “Cultural Tourism | a key to Sustainable Development” aligned with UN resolution that has adopted 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum: A world of History a world of Opportunities

By: EBR | Thursday, March 16, 2017

Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum, the biggest ever conference in the Balkans & Black Sea Region goes live on May 25th & 26th 2017, at Serres, Central Macedonia, Greece

During its twenty years course, the EBR achieved to be one of the most popular and influential brands in the field of political - economic - business print and online publications. Until today, remains the essential destination for leaders, decision makers and key-influencers who look for in-depth analyses, reliable insight and up-to-date intelligence on People, Places and Issues that matter.

The European Business Review celebrated 20 successful years

By: EBR | Monday, March 13, 2017

Within a very cordial and warm atmosphere took place the dinatoire reception for the 20th anniversary of the launch of the European Business Review magazine

Unique and diverse, the 2017 conference programme was a highlight of the week featuring 322 speakers from consumer brands, mobile organisations, mobile operators and industries touched by the mobile market — including automotive, advertising, banking, health, NGOs, entertainment and education. Highly anticipated keynote speaker Reed Hastings, Founder and CEO of Netflix discussed how content is in the midst of a period of disruption and change.

MWC 2017 Event Highlights

By: EBR | Monday, March 6, 2017

The biggest and best mobile event for 2017 is officially over and what an amazing few days it was! This year, they showcased how mobile is the force behind every emerging innovation: It is simply The Next Element

Scores of serious violations of press freedom and journalists’ basic rights are the subject of verified alerts on the Council of Europe’s online Platform for the safety of journalists www.coe.int/fom. The AEJ is one of 8 organisations, including RSF and the IFJ/EFJ, which are partners of the Council of Europe to operate the Platform as an ‘early warning and rapid response’ mechanism. The AEJ calls on European leaders as well as the Turkish authorities to live up to their public pledges to protect free speech and human rights by practical actions and reforms. If they fail to act now, recent events show there is a grave danger that it will soon be too late.

International campaign grows against ‘dictatorship’ threat to Turkish journalists and free expression

By: EBR | Friday, February 3, 2017

Reporters Without Borders today appealed to EU leaders to do all in their power to rescue journalism in Turkey, where over 100 journalists have been jailed as suspected terrorists and over 700 press cards have been rescinded

A main feature of the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will again be the enlarged exhibition space. The Exhibition will provide the ideal marketing platform for ports & destinations, hotels & resorts, airports, tourist service providers, technical support companies, sector publishers, new technologies, yacht managers & brokers, yacht interiors specialists and marinas to promote their business proposition and identify potential partners.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2017 probes growth prospects

By: EBR | Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Seeking new visionary strategies for cruising and yachting in the East Med

The meeting will focus on four key leadership challenges for 2017: strengthening global collaboration, revitalizing economic growth, reforming capitalism and preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution – a huge leap powered by the digital age, which is transforming the way we live and work. It will do this through a programme where more than half of the 400 sessions focus on social inclusion and development.

Everything you need to know about Davos 2017

By: EBR | Monday, January 16, 2017

Next week, 3,000 people will converge on a small town in the Swiss mountains for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2017, running from 17 to 20 January. What are they doing there? Who are they and what do they hope to achieve?

Climate finance was discussed during the last two weeks and in order to reach a good balance between climate adaptation and climate mitigation, countries have been strongly encouraged to strive towards the earlier set target of $100bn a year by 2020. Nations have also agreed on a five-year work-plan on “loss and damage” starting from 2017, to address issues beyond climate adaptation like slow-onset impacts of climate change, non-economic losses and migration.

Summary of UN climate talks COP22 in Marrakech

By: EBR | Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Two weeks ago, the UN climate talks – COP22 – started in Marrakech, gathering 200 countries to discuss the implementation of the Paris Agreement

The CEO of Navigator, Mrs. Danae Bezantakou, welcomed the participants with an optimistic prompt to stop advertise the crisis and try to take advantage of the opportunities that arise through that situation. The President of the company, Capt. Dimitris Bezantakos, in his opening speech encouraged the actors of the Greek shipping to leave pessimism aside and fight to keep the Greek shipping strong and a world leading power.

Shipping decision makers meet in Greece

By: EBR | Friday, November 18, 2016

The international forum organized by Navigator Shipping Consultants Ltd. was held for a 16th consecutive year and proved that it still remains one of the most popular events in the field of shipping

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