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Greece Attends ITB Asia 2017 Tourism Expo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is participating in the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore for the first time this year.

GNTO Hosts Foreign Journalists on Kefalonia to Promote Diving Tourism

Journalists from the UK, Germany, Denmark and Poland will visit Kefalonia to attend an event on diving tourism, during a fam trip organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Attica Region Promotes its Tourism Offerings to the Scandinavian Market

In efforts to attract tourists from Scandinavia, the Attica Region recently held a workshop on the area’s tourism offerings for tour operators and journalists in Stockholm.

Tourism Minister Supports Big Screen Investment Plan on Syros

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and US Director Steven Bernstein recently discussed the opportunities expected to arise from the upcoming operation of a film school and a studio on Syros.

GNTO Promotes Attica, Eastern Aegean Islands Through Fam Trips

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this month is hosting a number of journalists and tour operators in Attica and the Eastern Aegean islands.

Thessaloniki and its Gastronomy Hit the Spot with French Travelers

Thessaloniki’s diverse cultural offerings and gastronomic wealth are winning over more French tourists, according to feedback from the Top Resa Int'l Tourism Fair.

Kountoura Invites U.S. Travel Agents to Athens for ASTA Destination Expo 2018

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited the members of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to Athens for the ASTA Destination Expo 2018.

Tourism Ministry Urges Visitors to ‘Discover North Athens’

Ways of promoting North Athens as a tourism destination were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the region's Vice Governor George Karameros.

Kountoura Says Kos Tourism Back on Track, Access to Island Reinstated

Tourism facilities on Kos are operating as normal and ferry access has been reinstated, the Ministry of Tourism announced.

EKPIZO: Rights and Obligations of Travelers and Hotels

Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO has issued a report to inform travelers, hotels and rented rooms on their rights and obligations.

GNTO Invites German, Turkish Media to Promote Aegean Islands

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has invited German and Turkish journalists to Greece to promote the destinations of Lesvos, Rhodes and Samos.

New President Appointed for Greek National Tourism Organization

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has appointed civil engineer Charalambos Karimalis as the new president of the GNTO.

GNTO Expects 30 Million Visitors in Greece in 2017

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced that it expects a record-breaking 30 million international visitors to Greece this year.

Greece’s ‘Santorini Experience’ Event Gets Global Broadcast via FOX Sports

TV channel FOX Sports of FOX Networks Group will broadcast the “Santorini Experience 2016” sports documentary on June 19 to millions of homes in Europe, Asia and Africa.

4th Tourism Awards: Greek Industry Champions Announced for 2017

Greek tourism’s best practices and most innovative initiatives were rewarded at the Tourism Awards 2017 ceremony in Athens.

Full Speed Ahead for Greek Cruise Tourism

New cruise products and theme-based experiences were on the agenda of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meetings at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference.

Kountoura Presents Greek Cruise Potential at Seatrade Meet in US

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on the growth potential of cruise tourism to Greece at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida.

Tourism Awards 2017 Getting Ready To Honor the Best in Greece

"An experience worth sharing": The Tourism Awards 2017 awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 21, at the Athenaeum InterContinental hotel.

Greece Makes Debut at OTM 2017, India’s Largest Travel Trade Show

Greece is making its debut at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2017, India’s biggest travel trade show that is held every year in Mumbai.

GNTO President Spyros Alexiou Resigns

Spyros Alexiou, the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), has resigned from his position, it was announced on Friday.