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Winners of #MyBlueEurope Photo Competition Announced

The winners of the #MyBlueEurope photo competition, launched for both amateur and professional photographers, have been announced.

Peloponnese Gastronomy on the Menu of ‘Sympossio 2018’ Event

Aldemar Resorts has announced the Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring 2018 event, which this year is dedicated to the gastronomy culture of the Peloponnese.

Greece Sees Double-digit Increase in Bookings from Switzerland

Bookings for holidays in Greece by Swiss travelers have so far recorded a double-digit increase, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Tourism Ministry Promotes Greece at ‘boot Düsseldorf‘ Boat Show

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas presented Greece's potential in marine tourism at the 49th boot Düsseldorf show.

Greece Presents its Tourism Offerings to Russian Market

Representatives of nine Greek regions recently gathered in Moscow to present Greece's tourism offerings, as part of the Greece–Russia Year of Tourism 2017-2018.

Western Greece Honored as ‘European Destination of Excellence’

The Region of Western Greece has been honored with the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) 2016-2017 accolade for its cultural offerings.

ASTA Athens 2018 Meet Aims to Boost US Arrivals to Greece

The organizers of the ASTA Destination Expo 2018 are aiming via the conference to increase the number of US holidaymakers to Greece by 30 percent.

Greece Expects 30% More Dutch Tourists in 2018

Bookings from the Netherlands to Greece are expected to increase by 30 percent this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

ASTA Destination Expo 2018 Expected to Double US Travel to Greece

The ASTA Destination Expo, to be held in Athens during April 2018, is expected to double inbound tourism from the United States to Greece.

Kountoura Meets with Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s New Board of Directors

Issues that concern the Greek hospitality sector were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the newly elected Board of Directors of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX).

Greece’s Museum of Tourism Sets New Goals, Launches Website

With the ambition to grow further, Greece’s Museum of Tourism has launched a website and a special publication on its exhibits.

Ikaria’s Tourism Offerings to be Broadcast by British ITV Network

The island of Ikaria and its tourism offerings will be featured in an upcoming episode of “This Morning”, a popular TV show of the British network ITV.

Athens Promoted as City Break Destination at WTM 2017

Athens was promoted as a city break destination by the City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), during the WTM London 2017 expo.

Philoxenia – Hotelia 2017 See Rise in Exhibitor Numbers

With the number of exhibitors up from last year, the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions will run together between November 10-12 in Thessaloniki.

Greece and Japan Look to Enhance Tourism Cooperation

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Japan's Ambassador to Greece Yasuhiro Shimizu discussed ways to boost bilateral tourism cooperation.

Greece Attends ITB Asia 2017 Tourism Expo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is participating in the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore for the first time this year.

Philoxenia 2017 Tourism Expo to Host Conference on Asian Market

Greece’s potential as a destination for the Asian market will be the focus of a conference to be held during the Philoxenia 2017 tourism expo in Thessaloniki.

GNTO Hosts Foreign Journalists on Kefalonia to Promote Diving Tourism

Journalists from the UK, Germany, Denmark and Poland will visit Kefalonia to attend an event on diving tourism, during a fam trip organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

GNTO Promotes Attica, Eastern Aegean Islands Through Fam Trips

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this month is hosting a number of journalists and tour operators in Attica and the Eastern Aegean islands.

Amorgos’ Yperia 2017 Convention to Discuss Benefits of Film Tourism for Greece

The benefits of film tourism for Greece will be discussed during the 15th Amorgos International Convention on Culture and Tourism - “Yperia 2017” in October.