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Posidonia 2024 Marks the Rebirth of Greek Shipbuilding Industry

Over 85 shipyards from 26 countries already confirmed to showcase vessel design and production innovations at the Posidonia exhibition during June 3-7.

Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands

Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO.

‘Sympossio’ Roadshow Event Promotes Greek Gastronomy for 14th Year

Leading tour operators in the UK, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland and Italy sampled Greek local products at the Sympossio 2024 event by Aldemar Resorts.

GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism

The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential.

Costa Navarino Celebrates Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Enhances Sports Offering

Costa Navarino celebrates the Olympic Games 2024 with landmark events and enhances its sports offering, with a new summer camp.

Mideast Travel Sponsors Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Kuwait

Leading Greek travel agency Mideast Travel Worldwide once again sponsored and participated in the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Kuwait.

Easter Activities for Children and Adults in Athens Begin April 20

The Municipality of Athens has announced an Easter holiday program that will include activities - for both children and adults - inspired by Greek customs.

Paris 2024 Olympic Flame Lit at Ancient Olympia, Countdown to Games Begins

The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics began on April 16 from Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 Competition Now Open for Applications

The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices.

Athens’ Grande Bretagne Hotel Celebrates 150th Birthday with Documentary Screening

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens celebrated a milestone of historical significance on April 9 with the premiere of the "150 Years Hotel Grande Bretagne: Hosting History” documentary.

Athens to Host 9th ‘Our Ocean Conference’ on April 16-17

Greece will host the 9th ‘Our Ocean Conference’ as part of its pledge to lead the blue economy transition.

Rhodes Forum: Travel and Tourism Commit to Achieving Sustainability Goals

Association representatives from Europe’s travel and tourism sector signed a landmark declaration aiming to tackle climate change.

Greek PM: New Unique Experiences Key to Extending Tourist Season

The Greek PM wants Greece to evolve into the ‘world’s best destination’ by creating special interest tourism products that will extend the season.

L’Etape Greece by Tour de France Attracts 1,000 Cyclists to Ancient Olympia

More than 1,000 cyclists participated in the L'Étape Greece by Tour de France cycling race that took place in Ancient Olympia, Western Greece, for the second year in a row.

Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

GNTO Promotes Greece’s Sports Tourism Through Running, Bike Events

Running events in Ilia and Chania, a bike festival in Athens and a sports robotics competition in Heraklion will take place in April under the auspices of the GNTO.

SAAE Gathers Greek Aviation Leaders to Discuss Industry Challenges

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) held an exclusive gathering in Athens, celebrating the vital role and continuous cooperation among its members in the aviation sector.

Greece Still a Top Holiday Destination for Israelis, Say Professionals

Greece remains a top holiday destination for Israeli travelers, according to feedback from Israel-based tourism professionals and media at the IMTM expo in Tel Aviv.

HOTREC: Rhodes to Host 1st EU Tourism Forum for Climate Crisis

Europe's tourism bodies, including HOTREC, ACI Europe, A4E, CLIA and ECTAA, will gather on Rhodes to discuss the climate crisis.

Athens City Festival: Over 250 Events Including Concerts, Parties, Walking Tours

This year's city festival in Athens will kick off in May and include more than 250 events and highlight a number of landmark locations.