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WTM 2013: Santorini Holds Cooking Show-Gourmet Touring

The best Santorini wines and delicacies were offered to the public to sample on 5 November, during the second day of the World Travel Market in London.

Marketing Greece To Launch Website On Country’s “Unknown Treasures”

Private marketing company for Greek tourism Marketing Greece is getting ready to launch a world-class website next year in an aim to give the Greek tourism product the best possible promotion that will eventually lead to a major increase in arrivals to the country.

WTM 2013: “Passport to Greece” Campaign

In an effort to increase agent awareness about Greece and its product offering, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a "Passport to Greece" campaign at the World Travel Market in cooperation with Online Travel Training.

WTM 2013: Greek Tourism Welcomed In London

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated the Greek stand on Monday 4 November, the first day of the World Travel Market held at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

WTM 2013: Greece To Extend Season to Boost Visitor Numbers

"Greece is here to reintroduce itself as an all year round destination," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Monday 4 November, on first day of the World Travel Market at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

WTM 2013: Athens In The Spotlight With A New Campaign

The Region of Attica has embarked on an integrated promotional campaign to boost visitor numbers, which will continue to build momentum in 2014.

WTM 2013: Santorini Boosts Local Products, Announces New Initiative

Visitors to the Greek stand on the first day of the World Travel Market in London, on 4 November, had the opportunity to sample delicious local products from the Santorini section.

WTM 2013: Greece Welcomed More British Travelers This Year

The number of British travelers to Greece during the January-August 2013 period increased by 4.2 percent, according to the British Civil Aviation Authority. This percentage approximately represents an extra 71,443 visitors to Greece from the UK.

Kefalogianni Receives Good News From TUI, Thomas Cook On Future Plans In Greece

Britain's leading tour operators TUI Travel and Thomas Cook recently informed Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni that they feel confident about doing business in Greece and intend to invest further in the country's market.

Greece Prepares To Show Its Best At WTM 2013

Greece is getting ready to attend the World Travel Market (WTM) 2013, the leading global event for the travel industry, that will open its doors on Monday 4 November at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

WTM 2013: Spotlight To Fall On Athens And Santorini

Presentations of Greece's capital city and one of its most popular islands are scheduled to take place on the first day of the World Travel Market in London, UK, on Monday 4 November.

GNTO Is Official Sponsor Of WTM International Press Center

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will sponsor the World Travel Market (WTM) International Press Center for the ninth consecutive year.

WTM 2013: Amadeus To Launch White Paper

Technology giant Amadeus is set to reveal what it sees as the key drivers for the future of travel at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2013 that will open its doors on Monday 4 November at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

Kosmos Rent a Car To Participate In World Travel Market 2013

Athens-based Kosmos Rent a Car has announced that it will take part in the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) event in London, the leading global event for the travel industry.

WTM 2013: Cyprus To Reveal Rich Heritage

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation will present the island’s luxury hospitality portfolio as well as its burgeoning rural and responsible tourism offering at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2013, the leading global event for the travel industry.

Kefalogianni Leaves For The UK To Promote Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart for London, UK, on 30 October to meet with major tourism industry executives and further strengthen ties with the UK market to boost arrivals of British tourists to Greece.

Gay Friendly Greek Hotels Go To WTM 2013

Gay friendly Greek and Cypriot prestigious hotels will be promoted to the International LGBT travel market at this year's World Travel Market in London (4-7 November).

Greece To Appear At World Travel Market With New Look

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will have a new look when participating in tourism fairs abroad.
The Mediterranean Palace group with Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris (third from right): Dimitra Samara, Dora Stathopoulou, Chrysa Tsountali, Yiannis Aslanis (general manager), Rafaela Tzikou, Katerina Toutziari and Maria Hatziparaschi.
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Mediterranean Palace Holds Hosted Buyers Party

The general manager of Mediterranean Palace, Yiannis Aslanis, and the president and CEO of Helexpo, Paris Mavridis, hosted a party on Friday, 23 November, within the sideline's of Philoxenia 2012, in honor of the hosted buyers of this year’s exhibition.
The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers’ President Yiannis Retsos (second from right) with vice presidents Kostas Leventis, Andreas Metaxas, Aristotelis Thomopoulos and secretary general, Andreas Fiorentinos.
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Greek Hotels Under Strain

“This year is not only a difficult year but it is the fourth difficult year for the hotel sector,” the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers president, Yiannis Retsos, said during the federation's annual council of hotel associations. The council was held on the sidelines of the 28th...