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Philoxenia Hosted Buyers to Taste Thessaloniki’s Flavors Through ‘Thessbrunch’

The 120 hosted buyers from 34 countries taking part in the 33rd “Philoxenia” tourism exhibition in Thessaloniki will meet the city's tastes through the “Thessbrunch” initiative.

UK Bookings to Greece Show Improvement, SETE Chief Says

Bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece are showing an improvement so far, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Thessaloniki to Host 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism in 2018

Thessaloniki in 2018 will host the 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, the biggest biennial event of the UNWTO Silk Road program.

Greek Capital Ready to Host 35th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

The 35th "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" will kick off in Athens on Sunday, November 12, with the participation of more 51,000 athletes from all over the world.

WTM London 2017 Concludes with Focus on Responsible Tourism

Responsible tourism was the key theme for the final day of the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017 on Wednesday, November 8, in London.

Kountoura: Greece Can Tackle ‘Overtourism’ By Attracting Visitors 365 Days a Year

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura was among the main speakers to talk about "overtourism" during the 11th UNWTO/WTM Ministers Summit in London.

UNWTO/WTM: Tourism Protests are a ‘Wake-up Call’ for Destinations

The tourism industry must act now to tackle overtourism, UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai underlined while speaking at the WTM London 2017.

Greece to Host Major Int’l Tourism Events in 2018

Greece is getting ready to host two major international tourism events in 2018, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced during the WTM London 2017.

Joanna Lumley Applauds Greece at WTM London 2017

Acclaimed author and actress Joanna Lumley was a special guest at the Greek press conference held during the WTM London 2017.

Mideast Sponsors SWOT’s 5th B2B Forum in Athens

Mideast Travel participated as a sponsor in the 5th Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) and presented its business and leisure travel services.

Greece Ready for WTM London 2017 Tourism Expo

Greece will be promoted as a 365-days-a-year tourism destination at the WTM London that will open its doors on Monday, November 6, at ExCeL.

All Eyes on Greece: Athens Marathon to Welcome Athletes from 101 Countries

Amateur and professional runners from as far Andorra, the Ivory Coast and Antarctica will be in the Greek capital on November 12 to compete in the 35th "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic".

‘Athens Culture Symposium 2017’ to Focus on Tourism and Investments

The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce on November 13 will hold the 2nd Athens Culture Symposium 2017, which will focus on investments and tourism.

Ryanair Recruiter Crewlink to Host Open Days in Greece for Cabin Crew

Ryanair's official recruitment and training partner, Crewlink, will hold open days in Greece for a number of cabin crew positions on board the airline.

Kountoura to Discuss ‘Overtourism’ at 2017 UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will discuss the challenges of "overtourism" at the UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London.

London 1st Stop for Athens Roadshow’s MICE Tourism Promo

London was the first stop in a series of actions within the "Athens Roadshow" program aiming to promote the Greek capital, its tourism offerings and conference capacity to a wider market.

100% Hotel Show: Advanced Topics at Hotelier Workshops 2017 – Schedule

The 100% Hotel Show's "Hotelier Workshops" this year will present many advanced topics, aiming to offer essential knowledge to Greek hoteliers.

Philoxenia – Hotelia 2017 See Rise in Exhibitor Numbers

With the number of exhibitors up from last year, the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions will run together between November 10-12 in Thessaloniki.

Chivas Venture Invites Social Entrepreneurs to Apply for Contest

Chivas Venture invites the next generation of Greek entrepreneurs to apply for its annual competition by November 13 and be selected for funding.

‘XTERRA’ Swimming Challenge 2017 Kicks Off in Vouliagmeni on Nov 5

More than 1,000 swimmers will participate in this year’s “XTERRA” Swimming Challenge 2017, an open water race to be held in Vouliagmeni on November 5.