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Greece Prioritizes Development of Wine Tourism Segment

The Greek Tourism Ministry is taking actions to promote wine tourism options on occasion of World Wine Tourism Day.

WTM London 2023 Expo Sees Attendance Soar by 22%

The World Travel Market (WTM) tourism expo in London this year saw 43,727 attendees, a 22% increase on the 35,826 who attended in 2022.

Corfu Airport to Close for Second Phase of Runway Construction Works

Corfu International Airport will suspend operations this month and again in January for the second phase of construction works on its runway.

New Greek Tourism Strategy has Four Goals

Greece has a new tourism strategy and will focus on achieving four goals, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

GNTO and MasterCard Team Up to Promote Greece

The GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, announced that it had teamed up with MasterCard to promote Greece through joint initiatives.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Spreads Decline in Global Bookings

The recent Israel-Hamas conflict is slowing the recovery of air travel worldwide, according to a recent report by ForwardKeys.

WTM: Long-term Legacy Should be Priority for Mega City Events

Host cities for sporting events such as the Olympics need to consider the long-term legacy of hosting, rather than concentrate on an immediate boost to visitor numbers.

WTM: Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Target UK Market in 2024

Thessaloniki aims to increase traveler flows from the UK with targeted promotional campaigns.

‘I Love Greece,’ Monica Bellucci Tells Tourism Minister Kefalogianni

Italian actress Monica Bellucci expressed her love for Greece during a meeting in Thessaloniki on Thursday with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greece Expects 2023 to Break Tourism Records

Greek tourism experts are forecasting that 2023 will end in record tourist arrivals and revenues paving the way for a stronger 2024.

Germany, UK Leading Sea & Sun Markets for Greece

Travelers from the UK and Germany account for 44% of total spending and overnight stays in the sea & sun segment in Greece.

WTM: Greek Tourism Board Promoting the ‘People Dimension’

The Greek tourism board will focus its marketing activities on the ‘human dimension’ of travel and on Greek hospitality.

Works on Million-euro Εlounda Hills Tourism Project Kick Off on Crete

Works on the first project of Elounda Hills, a high-end tourism and real estate project on Crete, are underway.

WTM: Remove Visa Requirements to Attract Chinese Travelers, Says CBN Head

Nations wanting to attract Chinese visitors should remove visa requirements, according to CBN Travel Chief Operating Officer Adam Wu.

WTM: LGBTQ+ Travel Spending to Reach $568.5 Billion by 2030

The queer travel market is set to reach more than double its pre-pandemic levels by 2030 with spending from LGBTQ+ travelers expected to reach $568.5 billion.

WTM London Announces Best Stand Winners of 2023

The winners of the Best Stand Awards at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 were announced after being judged by an expert panel.

ETC: Air Traffic to Greece Driving Europe’s Tourism

Greece is so far one of the top countries in terms of international tourist arrivals, driving Europe’s tourism recovery.

WTM: Greece Looking to Attract Visitors During Shoulder Season

Greece is aiming to attract more holidaymakers to visit during the shoulder and winter seasons.

WTM: Ministers Stress Need for Education and Skills in Tourism

Tourism leaders say transforming the sector requires offering more educational and training opportunities to younger people.