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Tourism Ministry Presents 2020-2021 Marketing Strategy for Greek Regions

The Tourism Ministry presented its 2020-2021 Marketing Strategy for the tourism development of Greece’s 13 regions.

T+L Includes Paros Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020

The Greek island of Paros is included on Travel + Leisure’s (T+L) list of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020.

Thessaloniki and Mt Olympus Among Routard’s Top 20 Recommended Destinations for 2020

Routard.com, a popular French travel portal, has included Thessaloniki and Mount Olympus on the list of the Top 20 recommended destinations for 2020.

Travelport to Support Shipping Industry Through Partnership with ETN

Travelport has been awarded a new long-term technology contract by Eurasia Travel Network (ETN) to support the shipping industry.

Air France Invites Travelers to Explore the World with its Digital Travel Guide

Air France invites travelers, looking for exciting and unique travel ideas, to explore the world through its original digital travel guide.

Greece Gearing Up to Launch New Tourism Campaign in January 2020

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is getting ready to launch a new campaign for Greek tourism in January 2020.

Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Aims for Long-term Development Strategy

Ways of enhancing Greece’s tourism competitiveness and extending the season were discussed at the first meeting of the Regional Tourism Council, held in Athens.

‘Celebrity’ Announces 2021-2022 Cruises, Adds Three New Ports in Greece

Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2021-22 season of sailings which includes eight new ports of call in Greece, Brazil and Japan among other countries.

Marketing Greece’s ‘Oh My Greece’ Digital Campaign Reaches 5 Million Views

Marketing Greece has successfully completed its “Oh My Greece” digital campaign, which has reached a total of 5 million views since its launch.

First Meeting of Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Announced

Greece's governors from its 13 regions will gather in Athens to attend the first meeting of the country's Regional Tourism Council.

Athens Welcomes Holiday Season with More Lights than Ever

The Municipality of Athens this year welcomed the holiday season with more lights than ever before, thanks to its “Adopt your city” initiative.

Lufthansa Group Invites Travelers to Discover Christmas Magic

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are introducing special onboard Christmas menus and unique destinations in the Alpine region.

Central Macedonia Region Allocates €10m for 17 Culture Projects

Central Macedonia Region authorities have released 10 million euros for the funding of restoration and upgrade works on 17 new culture projects.

Greece Among 5 Most Popular European Destinations for Chinese Travelers, Says Report

Greece is on the Top 5 list of the most popular tourism destinations of Chinese travelers for 2019, according to a report by ETC and Trip.com.

Ryanair Announces Zakynthos-Bologna Service for Summer 2020

Ryanair has announced the launch a new direct flight connecting the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian sea with Bologna in Italy, for the summer of 2020.

Travelport Unveils the Trends that will Shape Travel Experiences in 2020

Travelport's 2020 Trends report reveals the major forces that will become the technology enablers of travel over the next decade.

Next Step for Greek Tourism: Adaptation to Digital Economy

“The adaptation of Greek tourism to the digital economy is a one-way street," said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas during the Digi.travel EMEA Conference in Athens.

Europe’s Travel Agents Call on New Commissioner to Ensure Competitiveness

European travel agents are calling on the new Commissioner to work towards achieving a competitive, transparent and sustainable travel market.

AEGEAN: New Int’l Routes, 1.5 Million More Available Seats in 2020

Greek carrier AEGEAN is adding 11 new international destinations to its 2020 schedule and increasing the number of available seats by 1.5 million.

Greece Casino Competition Marred by Conflict

A tender for the 30-year license to operate an integrated resort and casino in Hellinikon, has run into another glitch, with one of the two bidders claiming it has been excluded from the game.