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Axia Hospitality Holds First International Press Tweetup Event in London

Axia Hospitality recently held its first International Press Tweetup event in London with the participation of more than 30 media representatives and travel bloggers.

Tourism Ministry Announces New GNTO Secretary General

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has appointed Konstantinos Tsegas, attorney at the Supreme Court of Greece, as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

New President Appointed for Greek National Tourism Organization

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has appointed civil engineer Charalambos Karimalis as the new president of the GNTO.

Greece Submits Candidacy for UNWTO Executive Council Position

Greece has submitted its application to occupy one of the seats allocated to the Executive Council of the UNWTO for the years 2018 – 2021.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos Resigns for UNWTO Position

Dimitris Tryfonopoulos has stepped down as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) to enter a position at the UNWTO.

’16th East Med Yacht Show’ Brings Sea Tourism in Spotlight at Piraeus

State of the art yachts, products and services related to sea tourism were presented during the 16th East Med Yacht Show held at the Zea Marina in Piraeus.

Foreign TV Productions Focus on Greece in May

Television crews from Russia, France and Belgium are expected to visit Greece in May to film popular and lesser known tourism destinations.

GNTO Attends WTM Latin America 2017, Comes Closer to Brazilian Market

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General, Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, held a series of meetings with Brazilian tourism professionals at the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America 2017.

MITT 2017 Shows Signs of Stronger Russian Travel Interest in Greece – Photos

All the more Russian travelers are selecting Greece as a holiday destination, according to feedback collected at the recent MITT 2017 exhibition in Moscow.

Greece has Potential to be Frontrunner in Sustainable Tourism Development

Greece has the potential to be a frontrunner in sustainable tourism development in the coming years, according to UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai.

Greece Seeks to ‘Feature’ in Bollywood Film Productions

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is seeking to cooperate with Bollywood for potential filming projects to be run in Greece.

GNTO Steps Up Tourism Promo Action in Romania

Aiming to boost Romania-Greece tourism cooperation, GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos had a full agenda during the ΤΤR - Romexpo in Bucharest.

Greece’s Alternative Tourism Choices Draw Attention at Matka 2017 Expo

The stand of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) attracted a large crowd at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair that recently ran in Helsinki, Finland.

GNTO Celebrates Record Year for Greek Tourism, Expects Strong 2017

Greek tourism industry leaders say they are anticipating a strong 2017, following a record-breaking year with 27.5 million foreign visitors.

Arabs Introduced to Greece Tourism Investment Opportunities

Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos invited Arab entrepreneurs to invest in Greek tourism during the 5th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum held in Athens.

Greece’s Conference Tourism Segment On the Rise

Greece is seeing a rise in the number of conferences it hosts on an annual basis, according to the secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Dimitris Tryfonopoulos.

MasterChef France Comes to Greece for Culinary Experience

Greek cuisine will star in a 20-page feature to run in the first printed edition of the French television series "MasterChef".

Minister Kontonis Says 3mn Euros to Fund Greece’s Sports Venues

A total of 3 million euros have been set aside to go towards the upgrade and maintenance of sports venues across Greece, Alternate Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis told a press conference this week ahead of the 34th Athens Marathon - The Authentic, to take place in Athens on...

Greece and India’s Karnataka Explore Possibilities for Tourism Cooperation

Aiming to attract more tourists from India to Greece, the secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, held a meeting with Karnataka's Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge.

GNTO Gives Away Trips to Greece at Tourism Expo in Paris

Aiming to promote popular and lesser known destinations in Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) gave away free trips through a raffle during a special promotional event held at France's international trade fair IFTM Top Resa 2016.