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AnimeCon: Run Thessaloniki V Celebrates Japan Pop Culture

Thessaloniki recently hosted AnimeCon, celebrating Japanese pop culture and attracting over 4,000 attendees.

Op-Ed: ‘Sustainable travel in Europe: Where are we now?’ – Eduardo Santander, ETC

ETC Executive Director and CEO Eduardo Santander talks to GTP and says the path to sustainable travel is indisputably a long and complicated one.

European Travel Commission Elects Miguel Sanz as New President

Miguel Sanz has been announced as the new president of the European Travel Commission (ETC) and will prioritize sustainable and inclusive tourism.

Sommet Education Releases ‘The State of Hospitality 2022’ Insight Report

Industry leaders from around the world have contributed to “The State of Hospitality 2022” insight report by Sommet Education, the education group specializing in hospitality management.

Greece Among Top Countries for 2021 Intra-European Travel

Greece is among the Top 5 preferred countries for intra-European travel in 2021, despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to an ETC report.

Thessaly Region Honored for Developing Greece’s First Underwater Museum

The Region of Thessaly has received the first prize at the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) competition for developing Greece’s first underwater museum.

Travel and Aviation Bodies Call for Quarantine-free Journeys

In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to lift quarantine measures and restore travel.

Long-haul Markets Still Have Travel to Europe High on Agenda

Europe is winning over travelers from across the globe despite trade tensions and a weakening global economy, a recent study reveals.

Europe Food, City Experiences Winning Over Tourists – Study

Gastronomy experiences and city life are the two main factors attracting tourist crowds to Europe, a recent ETC study reveals.

ETC: Greece-Russia Tourism Year Fails to Hit the Mark

The Greece - Russia Year of Tourism 2017-2018 did not generate the anticipated results, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

EU and China to Discuss Tourism and Culture Cooperation in Brussels

The 2018 EU-China Tourism Year initiative will be the focus of a cooperation summit at the European Parliament in Brussels on February 28.

ETC: European Destinations Break All Records, Greece Gains Ground

Greece in 2017 recorded a 10.3 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2016, the ETC said.

Philoxenia 2017 Tourism Expo to Host Conference on Asian Market

Greece’s potential as a destination for the Asian market will be the focus of a conference to be held during the Philoxenia 2017 tourism expo in Thessaloniki.

Commission Urged to Adopt a European Tourism Strategy

Tourism industry professionals, MEPs and regional authorities are urging the European Commission to adopt a comprehensive European tourism strategy.

New Program to Promote Europe as Tourism Destination to China and the US

Europe is launching a program of matchmaking events to promote itself as a tourism destination to the target markets of China and the US.

EU Talk of Visa Requirements for US, Canada Causing Commotion

The European Union may do away with the current visa waiver program applicable to US and Canadian citizens as a retaliatory move for restrictions imposed by the U.S. and Canada on some EU countries.

ETC: Scholarship for a Master Thesis in Sustainable Tourism Development in Europe

The European Travel Commission is partnering with the Foundation for European Sustainable Tourism (FEST) to award a scholarship funding research on the framework for sustainable tourism development in Europe.

European Travel Commission: Πρόσκληση για παροχή υποτροφίας

Η European Travel Commission (Ε.T.C.) σε συνεργασία με το Foundation for European Sustainable Tourism (F.E.S.T.) προσφέρουν μία υποτροφία σε έναν φοιτητή κράτους μέλους της.

European Destinations Withstand Socio-Economic Upheavals, International Tourist Arrivals up 5%

At midyear, European tourism continues to grow steadily, and has proven resilient to economic woes, geopolitical tensions or threats of terrorism, according to the European Travel Commission’s latest report “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects”.
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Visit Europe-ETOA: Destination Europe Summit 2015

A conference on how Europe is faring as a destination, with a particular attention on the most important origin markets, including China, Russia and the United States, will be held by the European Travel Commission/Visit Europe and the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA)...
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