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Greece’s GNTO Named Best Tourist Board Partner for 2023 by UK Tour Operators

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association.

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.

ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

Thessaloniki, Halkidiki and Pieria Reach Out to Hungarian Market

Northern Greece tourism professionals are targeting the Hungarian market where interest in Greek destinations is on the rise.

Pieria Hoteliers Team Up with Greeks of Romania to Promote Destination

Τhe Pieria Hoteliers Association signed a MoU with the Union of Romanian Greeks to further promote the destination of Pieria and strengthen ties with the diaspora.

Romanians Place Greece and Halkidiki High on Favorite Destination Lists

All the more Romanians are picking Greece for their holidays and Halkidiki as their favorite destination.

Greece Boosts Presence in Dutch Market as Travel Demand Rises

Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria and the Region of Central Macedonia teamed up to promote their tourism offerings at Vakantiebeurs 2024.

Central Macedonia Region a Frontrunner in Sustainable Travel Experiences

Greece’s Central Macedonia Region sets the example as a sustainable tourism destination.

Central Macedonia Region Hailed at OTA 2023 Local Government Awards

The Region of Central Macedonia won five awards at the OTA Awards for innovation and sustainability in local government.

Eastern Halkidiki Summer Vacation Programs Presented to Kazakhstan Market

The Aristotle Municipality in Halkidiki presented its luxury, marine and pilgrimage tourism offerings to Kazakhstan’s tourism market.

Alexandros Thanos Steps in as SETE’s New Approved Advisor

Alexandros Thanos steps in as approved advisor for SETE, the body that represents all suppliers of Greek tourism.

Greece Looks to Attract Travelers from Sweden’s ‘Silver Generation’ Market

Aiming to tap into the market of Swedish retirees, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) showcased its tourism offerings at the Seniordagen 2023 B2C event in Stockholm.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Work Together to Attract More Irish Travelers

The tourism organizations of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are working together to promote their destinations as a unified, single tourism product.

Thessaloniki Shows its Best to Italy’s ΕLLE, Donna Moderna Magazines

The best that Thessaloniki and the surrounding areas of the Central Macedonia Region have to offer visitors was promoted to Italian media.

Central Macedonia Region Setting Up Tourism Observatory

Aiming to formulate a tourism strategy with targeted actions, the Region of Central Macedonia is in the process of creating a tourism observatory.

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Region to Feature in Two New Hollywood Films

Two new Hollywood films are scheduled to be shot in the city of Thessaloniki and other destinations in the Central Macedonia Region.

Celestyal Boosts Thessaloniki’s Reputation as a Cruise Destination

Journalists from Serbia, Romania and Poland had the chance to experience Thessaloniki as a homeport destination during a fam trip held by Celestyal Cruises.

Robert De Niro Coming to Northern Greece for Film Shoot

Robert De Niro, one of the world’s greatest actors, will be visiting Greece for the shooting of the action film “Tin Soldier” in Thessaloniki.

Greece Counts on International Film Productions for Extra Promotion

The importance of film productions for the promotion of Greece was highlighted by Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou while at the Nu Boyana Film Studios in Thessaloniki.

Concession Deal Signed for Edessa Xenia Hotel

The former Xenia Hotel in Edessa is on its way to be converted into a modern hotel unit that will contribute to the tourism development of the area and the wider region of Central Macedonia.