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Greece @ WTM 2015 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greek tourism is expected to enjoy further growth in 2016 it was understood during the 36th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 2-5 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London. The WTM is the leading global event for the travel industry.

Ancient Macedonia Culture Features on Italian TV

The ancient civilization of Central Macedonia will be featured on Italian television as part of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization’s (HTO) ongoing promotional efforts marking the Year of Aristotle 2016 - 2,400 years since his birth.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού: Πέντε οι σκελετοί που βρέθηκαν στον τάφο της Αμφίπολης

Τα σκελετικά κατάλοιπα του ταφικού μνημείου, από τον λόφο Καστά Αμφίπολης αντιστοιχούν σε 550 περίπου οστά, θρυμματισμένα και ακέραια... Ο ελάχιστος αριθμός των ατόμων, που ταυτοποιήθηκαν από τα διαγνωστικά σκελετικά κατάλοιπα αντιστοιχεί σε πέντε άτομα, τέσσερα εκ των οπ...

Educational Tourism a Priority for Central Macedonia Region, Greece

The Region of Central Macedonia invited tour operators, journalists and educators from Italy’s Lombardy region to join them “In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great” during a recent presentation in Milan of the region as a leading all-year-round destination ideal for educational...

2015 Expected to Be Landmark Year for Tourism Investments in Greece

This year Greece was established as a global tourist destination and 2015 is expected to be a landmark year for attracting tourism investments to the country, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said during a press conference at the 30th Philoxenia exhibition in Thessaloniki.

Archaeological Discoveries In Greece Are Important For Cultural Tourism

Greek cultural tourism could receive a major boost if important monuments - such as the recently discovered large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece - are handled correctly, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said during an interview to a Greek TV station.

Greek Destinations In The News Over The Summer

A selection of important announcements concerning various Greek destinations that took place during the summer.
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Have Archaeologists Discovered The Grave Of Alexander The Great?

The Greek Culture Ministry said last week that archaeoligists were getting ahead of themselves by announcing that may have discovered the grave of Alexander the Great at a site near ancient Amphipolis, 370 miles north of Athens.