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’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.

Aqua Vista Hotels Presents Growing Portfolio to US Market at 1st Greek Panorama

Professionals, residents and tourists in New York City were introduced to Aqua Vista Hotels' hospitality concept and extensive portfolio of hotels, during the 1st Greek Panorama exhibition, which took place May 11-13 at Grand Central Station in Manhattan.

Live the ‘Santorini Experience’ – Registration Now Open!

Professional and amateur athletes are invited to live the 3rd "Santorini Experience" on October 6-8 on the island of Santorini.

Kountoura, Cousteau Discuss Marine Research Projects in Greece

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau discussed on the promotion of Greece as a leading diving destination.

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.

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.

Syros Accommodation Body Launches Action Plan

The association representing accommodation facilities on Syros recently presented a new three-year action plan for 2017 in efforts to boost incoming tourism to the island and strengthen the local economy.

Survey: Travelers Give Greece Thumbs Up

Travelers to Greece are giving the country thumbs up in terms of overall tourism experience and quality, according to a survey conducted by QED Market Research.

Greece Shines at 2nd Grecka Panorama Poland

Greek sunshine spread across Poland last week during the 2nd Grecka Panorama which attracted more than 7,000 visitors and over 600 B2B meetings between Greek producers and Polish buyers.

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.

Plans for Athens-Attica City Break Destination Underway

The Tourism Ministry is joining forces with the Municipality of Athens, the Region of Attica and public and private stakeholders, for the international promotion of the Greek capital and region as a city break destination.

Secrets of Attica Region Revealed at WTM London 2016

As part of its ongoing tourism campaign and in efforts to stimulate the interest of the UK market, the Attica Region showcased its vast array of offerings at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM), which took place in London earlier this month.

Thessaloniki Wins Over Brits at WTM London 2016

All the more British tourists are seeking to visit Thessaloniki for its “city break” offerings including cultural, nightlife and culinary options, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.

Palates Warming Up for 1st Santorini Int’l Wine Tourism Congress

Lovers (and experts) of the vine will meet on the Greek island of Santorini on October 14-16 for the 1st International Wine Tourism Congress (IMIC 2016) to be hosted at the Petros M Nomikos Conference Center in Firostefani.

Greece Survival Challenge on Alimia Kicks Off

A survival challenge to take place on the uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, between Rhodes and Halki, kicks off on Thursday as 20 daring travelers try their luck and skills for 10 days.

Greece’s Last-minute Call to Tourists via #nowisthetime Promo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is sending out a last-minute call to travelers and holidaymakers to visit Greece while the summer is still here through its “Now is the Time” online campaign and contest.

Mediterranean Panorama & Stockholm Travel Week to Promote Greece in Scandinavia

The organizers of the successful Grekland Panorama - which has been promoting Greece to the Scandinavian market in the past years - are taking the event to the next level by incorporating other Mediterranean destinations and re-naming it into “Mediterranean Panorama”.

GNTO Promotes Greece Across the Globe, Now on Travel Channel

US explorer Josh Gates adds Greece to his long list of adventures with his TV series “Expedition Unknown” set to feature the Minoan Civilization and the secrets of its demise on the Travel Channel this coming fall.