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GNTO Supports Elefsina’s 2023 Cultural Events Program

Aiming to promote Elefsina, West Attica, as a global and sustainable cultural destination, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will support the “Eleusis 2023” program of events.

Greece Winning Over Denmark Tourist Market

All the more travelers from Denmark are making plans to visit Greece, according to feedback collected by the GNTO during the Quality Travel Fair 2022 in Copenhagen.

Greece Makes its Debut at MICE Expo ‘IBTM Americas 2022’

Greece made its debut at the IBTM Americas 2022, a leading international trade show in Mexico that connects professionals of the meetings and events industry.

GNTO to Showcase Mani Through its History, Culture, Food

The GNTO is looking to establish the region of Mani into a leading tourism destination with a focus on culture, gastronomy and history.

‘Explore Your Happy Place’ – Greece’s New Tourism Promo

“Explore Your Happy Place” is Greece's new promo campaign launched this month internationally, inviting travelers to find their happy place somewhere in Greece, all year round.

Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced to Belgian and Dutch Markets

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

GNTO Presents Greece Tourism Options at Copenhagen Travel Fair

The GNTO presented Greece's tourism offerings to the Danish market during the Quality Travel Fair, that took place in Copenhagen earlier in October.

Mainland Greece Hoteliers Want Additional Aid Due to Covid-19

Hoteliers in mainland Greece and primarily in the north are calling on the government to provide additional support to ensure the operation of hotels impacted by Covid-19.

GNTO: Covid-19 an Opportunity to Move Towards Sustainable Tourism

The Covid-19 pandemic could serve as a springboard to accelerate Greece’s transition to more sustainable tourism practices, GNTO President Angela Gerekou said.

GNTO Brings Greek Gastronomy into its Tourism Promo Plan

Greek and Cypriot gastronomy and products are set to take center stage in the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) communication strategy.

Greece’s New 1821 App Features Revolution Sites and Monuments

A new free app on landmarks and monuments related to the 1821 Greek War of Independence was launched by the Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO as part of this year’s bicentennial celebrations.

Greece’s Lavreotiki Municipality Aiming for UNESCO Status

The Lavreotiki Municipality will submit a file to the culture ministry in order to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list for its vast history and singular geology.

GNTO Stops Greece Promo Campaign Due to Covid-19

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is temporarily suspending its international promotional campaign of Greece due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zakynthos’ Navagio Beach is in Greece, GNTO ‘Reminds’ German Tour Operator

The Navagio Beach on the island of Zakynthos is in Greece, the GNTO rectified, after a German tour operator erroneously depicted it as being in Turkey.

Naxos Looks to Attract Special Interest Travelers

The Municipality of Naxos and the Small Cyclades presented the islands' special interest tourism products during Milan's BIT 2020 tourism expo.

Greece Welcomes Rising Number of Dutch Travelers

The number of Dutch travelers choosing Greece for their holidays is rising as reflected by a 5% increase in pre-bookings for package travel with stronger preference for the Halkidiki peninsula.

GNTO, Mastercard Promote Greece in US and UK Markets

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and MasterCard have joined forces to promote Greece as the ultimate travel destination to the US and UK markets.

‘Fun’ Greece at the Top of Dutch Travelers’ Wish List for 2020

Fun and entertainment are the top points in the mind of Dutch travelers when selecting Greece, with local tour operators expecting bookings to rise this year.

Greece Goes Viral in China with Chinese Superstar Dilraba

Greek destinations went viral in China through two episodes of “Slow Life: Feel the World” featuring Chinese megastar Dilraba Dilmurat.

Ministry Takes Action to Promote Halkidiki Tourism to Foreign Markets

The Tourism Ministry has announced measures aimed at promoting Halkidiki’s tourism offerings to its target markets.