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Greece and China Explore Cooperation in Medical Tourism Field

Greece can be an attractive destination for people traveling for health reasons, according to Elitour President George Patoulis.

Greece Announces New Aviation Tourism Committee

Greece's committee for Aviation Tourism has been re-established by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Greece’s Subsidized Vacation Scheme Accepting Applications

Eligible residents in Greece wishing to apply for subsidized holidays can do so starting on March 14.

Greek Tourism Needs More Women to Develop Sustainably, Says Minister

Ensuring gender equality is crucial for sustainable tourism development, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni marking International Women’s Day.

Greece Explores Jewelry-making as a Tourist Experience

Greece explores adding jewelry-making to its list of tourist experiences as part of plans to reach out to new markets and preserve local arts and crafts.

Greece Sees Over €1 Billion from Exhibitions in 2022

Exhibitions in Greece contributed 1.062 billion euros in revenues to the economy in 2022, an Oxford Economics study found.

Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off

Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually.

Greece Launches Visitable Cheese Factory Certification Process

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be launching procedures for the certification of cheese factories so that they can open to tourists.

Greece Aiming to Develop Cycling Tourism and Railbiking

Greece is exploring ways to develop cycling tourism and promote a new trend in Greece called railbiking.

Proposals Tabled for the Sustainable Tourism Development of Remote Regions in Greece

Proposals were recently presented focusing on the importance of sustainable tourism development for remote regions in Greece.

CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

Record-breaking 40th Athens Marathon Sends Message of Peace

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2023 breaks new record with 17,000 runners reaching the finish line.

Pilgrimage Tourism to Greece Tops Agenda of Newly-formed Committee

Members of Greece’s Joint Coordination Committee of Pilgrimage Tourism met in Athens to discuss actions.

Greek Tourism Ministry Plans to Boost Promotion of Central Macedonia Region

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization will work together to boost tourism in the Region of Central Macedonia.

Greece and WHO Discuss Health and Wellness Tourism Cooperation

The World Health Organization (WHO) pledged to support Greece’s actions to further develop health and wellness tourism.

Thessaloniki in the Running to Host UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Thessaloniki to be the host city for the UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024.

Tourism Minister Visits Corfu to Discuss Sustainable Tourism

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni recently visited Corfu to discuss the current tourist season and the future of sustainable tourism in the area.

Tourism Campaign for Fire-stricken Rhodes to Launch

A campaign promoting Rhodes to its main tourism markets will launch to support the island’s areas that were affected by the recent wildfires.

Rhodes Wildfires: Safety of Tourists in Greece is a Priority, Says Tourism Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni spoke to UK media aiming to give a clear picture of the situation on Rhodes.
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