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Central Macedonia Governor Elected President of EU Committee of the Regions

Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been elected President of the European Committee of the Regions.

New EU Short-stay Visa Procedure Easier, Costlier

A series of changes and revisions on EU rules for short-stay visas have gone into effect in efforts to tighten security, and facilitate tourism and trade.

UK’s Blue Badge Tourist Guides Get Europe-wide Certification

The UK’s prestigious tourist guide qualification, the Blue Badge, was certified by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG) on February 1, the first day after Brexit.

Attica, Mykonos Hold Biggest Share of Duty Free Shopping Sales

Attica, Mykonos, and Macedonia are in the lead in terms of duty free shopping sales, according to data released by Global Blue.

Hotel Chamber Chief: Distributing Tourist Traffic Across Greece Top Priority

Distributing tourist traffic evenly across Greece should be a top priority for 2020, says Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos.

Greece Paves Way for New ‘Business Visas’

Greece may soon be offering third country nationals wishing to participate in conferences and events, a new business visa.

Greek Hoteliers Expect 2020 to Be a Challenging Year for Tourism

The new year is expected to be one with many challenges for Greek tourism, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Safety is Greece’s Top Tourism Advantage, Says Greek Chambers Chief

Safety is the most strongest tourism advantage that Greece has compared to other East Med destinations, says UHC President Konstantinos Mihalos.

Greece’s Tourists Spend Over €16 Billion in Jan-Sept 2019

Tourists in Greece spent over 16 billion euros during the first nine months of the year, according to the Bank of Greece.

ETC: Travel Demand for Europe Stable but Slower

Interest in traveling to European destinations is still strong despite Brexit and a slower EU economy, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

UK Market Pre-bookings for Halkidiki on Track

Pre-booking activity for Halkidiki from the UK market is on track with limited losses, according to the Halkidiki Tourism Organization.

European Commission Predicts 1.8% Growth for Greece

The European Commission revised its growth forecast for Greece downward from 2.1 percent to 1.8 percent in 2019.

CNN Viewers Invited to Discover the ‘Unknown’ Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited all to discover the "unknown" Greece, during his recent appearance on CNN's "Quest Means Business" show.

Euromonitor Reveals Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel

In its new report ‘Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel: 2019 Edition’, Euromonitor looks at the latest trends shaping travel across the regions globally.

Greece Ready for WTM London 2019 Expo

Main points of Greece's new tourism strategy for 2020 will be presented at the WTM London trade show, set to open its doors on Monday, November 4, at ExCel.
Angela Gerekou, President Greek National Tourism Organization
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Key Tourism Figures 2019: Angela Gerekou, President, Greek National Tourism Organization

Greek National Tourism Organization President Angela Gerekou shares her vision for Greek tourism and highlights its important role for society and the country's economy.
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Kate Smith CMG, Ambassador of the UK to Greece

Ambassador of the UK to Greece Kate Smith CMG, joins GTP's initiative on underlining the importance of Greek tourism.

CWT Forecasts 8% MICE Travel Growth in 2020

MICE travel is expected to increase by 8% in 2020, despite Brexit confusion and geopolitical instability, according to a study by travel management platform CWT.

UK Secures Planes to Repatriate Stranded Thomas Cook Tourists from Greece

The planes to fly thousands of Thomas Cook customers from Greece back to the UK have been secured, says British Ambassador to Greece, Kate Smith.

Plans for Greek Tourism Upgrade Announced

Changing diving tourism regulations and establishing rules for short-term rentals in Greece are among the current focus areas of the Greek Tourism Ministry.