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Greece Gets Ready for Major Food Tourism Workshop in 2018 – Interview with WFTA Head Erik Wolf

Erik Wolf, the president of the World Food Travel Association (WFTA), talks to GTP Headlines on the value of food tourism for Greece.

Sustainable Tourism: UNWTO Announces Roadmap Towards 2030

The UNWTO has announced a roadmap for advancing the contribution of tourism towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Greece Tops Tourist Destinations for Germans

A recent report from the German Travel Association (DRV) places Greece as one of the top destinations among German travel agents and tour operators.

UNESCO Names Greece’s Rebetiko Song Heritage of Humanity

The rebetiko music genre - known as the Greek blues - has been included on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

Study Shows Athenians Love Culture, Books, Theater

Athenians are culture lovers, with eight in 10 reading books, 56 percent going to the theater once a year and 48 percent attending concerts, a study found.

Historic Aegli Hotel in Volos Shows that Glamor Never Fades

The historic Aegli Hotel in Volos, Thessaly, recently opened its doors to Greek journalists following an extensive renovation.

Greek Natura Areas a Tourism Boon Waiting to be Discovered

Greece’s Natura 2000 areas can contribute greatly to the upgrade of the tourism product and generate millions in revenue, according to research firm diaNEOsis.

Thessaloniki Aiming to Become Sports Tourism Destination Through Marathon Events

Thessaloniki's marathons are gaining acclaim every year and organizers are aiming to place the city on the map of international sports tourism destinations.

‘Navarino Challenge Promotes all Virtues of Sports’ – Interview with Greek Boccia Athlete Grigoris Polychronidis

Paralympic Boccia Athlete Grigoris Polychronidis speaks of the connection between people and sports, achieved through the "Navarino Challenge" event.

‘Xenia’ Expo Founder Tasos Koumanis Honored for Contribution to Greek Tourism

The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association honored Xenia expo founder, Tasos Koumanis, for his work and contribution to Greek tourism.

Thousands Hit the Streets for 35th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ – Photo Report

More than 51,000 professional and amateur runners enjoyed perfect weather conditions in the 35th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on November 12.

Greece Shows Strong Presence at WTM London 2017 Expo – Photo Report

Greece showed a strong presence during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017, held November 6-8 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London.

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.

UNWTO: International Tourism on Track for a Record Year

Destinations worldwide welcomed 901 million tourist arrivals during the first eight months of 2017, some 56 million more than in the same period of 2016.

Menalon Trail Paves Way with 1st Greek Hiking Path Meet

Menalon Trail is Greece's first to receive the European LQT certification, as announced during the 1st Greek Trails Conference - 3rd European Leading Quality Trails meeting.

Interview: Theodosis Venetis, Executive Chef at Electra Metropolis in Athens

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Theodosis Venetis, the Executive Chef and driving force behind one of the newest gourmet restaurants in Athens, the Metropolis Roof Garden.

Cruise Homeport Case Study: Destination Thessaloniki – Opinion

Ioannis Bras, an expert in port and cruise management, focuses on Thessaloniki and the benefits of a 20-week "butterfly" cruise itinerary from the city's port.

Greek Alternative Tourism in the Spotlight at Nostos 2017 Expo

The international tourism market in October met Greek alternative tourism forms during the Nostos 2017 exhibition held in Nafpaktos, western Greece.

Condé Nast Traveler: 7 Greek Resorts Among Europe’s Top 30

Seven luxury resorts in Greece are among the 30 top in Europe, according to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017.

IMIC 2017: The End of Tourism as We Know It

Redefining the way we market and manage tourism and refocusing the attention on the traveler were the key findings of this year’s IMIC 2017 conference.