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ETOA and ETC Team Up to Promote Europe to China’s Travel Market

The European Tourism Association (ETOA) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) have announced a joint marketing initiative aimed to boost the recovery of the Chinese market for Europe.

COP28: Global Tourism Leaders Pledge Climate Action

Global tourism sector leaders pledge to take actions to address climate change during COP28 in Dubai.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Holds Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Event

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of its 7.5-meter Christmas tree in its lobby.

Athens Welcomes Holidays with Packed Program of Events

Athens is spreading the holiday spirit with dozens of events and happenings around the city until January 1.

CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

Grecotel: 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ Conference Spotlights Mediterranean Diet

The Cretan secret to longevity was presented during the 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ conference organized by Grecotel.

Christmas Tree Lights Up at Syntagma Square, Holiday Season Begins in Athens

Athens’ Christmas tree lit up on Syntagma Square, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Greek capital.

Athens to Light Christmas Tree on Thursday with Concert

Athens lights its Christmas tree on Syntagma Square this Thursday heralding the festive season.

GNTO Collaborates with ECTAA to ‘Green’ the Greek Experience

ECTAA, Europe’s travel agents, and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will host a webinar on “Greening The Greek Experience” in December.

UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri Heritage Prize Goes to Australia’s Gunditjmara Community

The 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize went to Australia’s Gunditjmara community.

‘Greece Not Suffering from Overtourism’, Say Tourism Professionals

Tourism experts in Greece insist that overtourism is not affecting the country’s tourism sector.

WTM: Long-term Legacy Should be Priority for Mega City Events

Host cities for sporting events such as the Olympics need to consider the long-term legacy of hosting, rather than concentrate on an immediate boost to visitor numbers.

‘I Love Greece,’ Monica Bellucci Tells Tourism Minister Kefalogianni

Italian actress Monica Bellucci expressed her love for Greece during a meeting in Thessaloniki on Thursday with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Athens in World Limelight for Marathon Weekend

Runners and visitors from across the globe are in Greece for the 40th anniversary of the historic Athens Marathon this weekend.

Greece Expects 2023 to Break Tourism Records

Greek tourism experts are forecasting that 2023 will end in record tourist arrivals and revenues paving the way for a stronger 2024.

WTM: 85% of Business Travel is Through Small to Medium Businesses

Travel leaders at the WTM London 2023 expo talked post-pandemic trends with enduring shifts in consumer behaviour and inflation in some markets having an effect.

UNWTO’s 7th Wine Tourism Conference in Spain to Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, Skills

The 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held during November 22-24 in La Rioja, Spain, one of the world’s leading wine regions.

WTTC: Western Australia to Host World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit in 2024

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will be heading down under next year to Western Australia to hold its 24th Global Summit.

Experts See Greece’s High-end and Luxury Tourism Market Growing

Real estate experts are forecasting that Greece’s high-end and luxury tourism market are set to gain ground.

Greek Tourism Board Takes Actions to Boost Tourism from Japan

Greece’s tourism board aims to restore tourist flows from Japan ahead of the ‘Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism 2024’.