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‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiative Promoted Abroad

New partnership between the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and Marketing Greece aims to promote the ‘Greek Breakfast’ initiative abroad.

Three New Destinations Join ‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiative

Three new Greek island destinations have joined the “Greek Breakfast” program aimed at showcasing local products.

Report: Culinary Tourism Market to Reach $4,530.9 Billion by 2032

The culinary tourism market is expected to reach a size of US $4,530.9 Bn by 2032, according to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI).

GNTO Endorses Greek Gastronomy Events Nationwide

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will support and promote four leading Greek gastronomy events to take place this month.

GNTO ‘Symposium’ Event Explores Greek Culture – Food – Tourism Connection

Linking the tourist experience with Greek culture and cuisine was the focus of the 1st GNTO Symposium dubbed “Greece – Land of the Good Life”.

Governor Pledges to Support Attica Gastronomic Tourism Drive

Promoting Greek products and the Mediterranean Diet is the best way to develop gastronomic tourism in Attica, according to the region's governor, George Patoulis.

Donoussa Island Gastro Event Showcases Cyclades Products

Greek and Italian food experts got together for the 'Avli Meets Donoussa' event with the aim to showcase Cyclades products and flavors.

From ITB to #FoodExpo2019 Greek Breakfast Expands Outward

After winning over the crowds at ITB Berlin earlier this month, the ever-growing Greek Breakfast project made its debut at the Greece Food Expo 2019 in Athens.

Online Platform Zorbabook Aiming to Introduce Greek Food to the World 

Online platform Zorbabook is inviting professionals to join its network and help get the word out on Greek food and its connection with tourism.

‘Every Brand We Create Tells a Story’ – Interview with Dimosthenis Broussalis, GM of DASC Branding

Dimosthenis Broussalis, General Manager of DASC Branding, informs on just how important branding is as a factor for marketing an enterprise.

Greek Food Tourism Forum Calls for Coordination, Targeted Actions

Tourism and food experts discussed ways to effectively tap into gastronomy tourism in Greece during a food tourism forum held in Athens.

‘Gastrodiplomacy’ Introduced as Tool to Promote Food Tourism

The concept of "Gastrodiplomacy", a way of promoting a country's local culinary scene, was introduced to an audience of tourism professionals during the WTM London 2018 trade show.

Alexandroupolis to Host Int’l Gastronomy Tourism Workshop

Tourism and gastronomy experts from Greece and abroad, on September 27, will gather in Alexandroupolis, to participate in the International Gastronomy Tourism Workshop.

ETC and IGCAT to Promote Authentic Food Travel Experiences in Europe

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and IGCAT have joined forces to raise the profile of gastronomy in Europe and enhance the international promotion of pan-European thematic tourism.

Mt Athos Area Cuisine Takes the Spotlight @ Kouzina 2016

With the Mediterranean Diet at its core, this year’s Mount Athos Area Kouzina events kick off on May 15 featuring a month full of food and culinary events dedicated to the products and cuisine of the Mount Athos region in northern Greece.

SLH’s ‘Small Luxury Cookbook’ Makes 5-star Cuisine Easy

Tapping into the growing popularity of food tourism, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) announces the release of its Small Luxury Cookbook, featuring 480 pages of recipes from over 200 of its hotels across the globe.

#TastingEurope to Guide Traveling Foodies

The European Travel Commission (ETC) will present Europe’s official portal of food and gastronomy tourism “TastingEurope.com” during the Food Tourism Week to be held at the Milan EXPO on September 28-30.

Famed Chef Botrini Takes Over Kitchen at Knossos Beach Hotel’s ‘Swell’ Restaurant

Luxury Crete-based hotel Knossos Beach in Iraklio, welcomes Michelin Star-winning chef Ettore Botrini to its in-house restaurant “Swell”.

FoodTouristica Show Casts Spotlight on Greek Culinary Tourism

Greek gastronomy, the Mediterranean Diet and its products - olive oil, wines and masticha - will be the focus of the 2015 Med FoodTouristica show to be held on May 15-17 at the former Hellenikon airport.

New European Gastronomy Portal Launched

A new gastronomy portal that gives travelers the chance to experience the soul of European culture, history and traditions through its food, was recently launched by the European Commission and the European Travel Commission.