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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.

SETKE Creates New ‘Alternative Holiday Experience’ Greek Offerings

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has presented a new project for its members to specialize in one or more of four key special interest tourism areas.

Interview – Zoe Cotsis: ‘Tenacious Greek acts as an Ambassador for Greece’s Culinary Culture’

“We aim to spread the Greek food experience to the world,” says Zoe Cotsis, the owner of Tenacious Greek, which specializes in the gourmet ready meal market.

GNTO Aims to Give Greek Gastronomy the Attention it Deserves

The Greek National Tourism Organization is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism.

Minister: Greek Diet a Priority for Development of Brand Greece 

The Greek Diet and gastronomy will play an active role in the development and branding of the Greek tourism product, says Rural Development Minister Spilios Livanos.

Halkidiki Professionals Create Tourism – Gastronomy Cluster

Eastern Halkidiki producers, restauranteurs, shopkeepers and hoteliers have come together to create a cluster that will promote their region’s foods, products and traditions.

New Regions Join Greek Gastronomy Clusters

Ten Greek regions are currently part of the “Gastronomic Community”, a culinary initiative aiming to designate regions in Greece based on their food and wine products.

Kalamata Stakeholders Create Greece’s First Gastronomy Cluster

A total of 25 Kalamata professionals representing a range of business interests- including vinegar and wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers - have created Greece's first gastronomy cluster.

Experiencing Cretan Cuisine in Heraklion

Karatarakis Hotels and Restaurants reveals two restaurant selections on Crete that guarantee excellent selections to experience authentic Greek gastronomy.

From ITB to #FoodExpo2019 Greek Breakfast Expands Outward

After winning over the crowds at ITB Berlin earlier this month, the ever-growing Greek Breakfast project made its debut at the Greece Food Expo 2019 in Athens.

‘Greek Breakfast’ Project to Debut at Food Expo 2019

The award-winning Greek Breakfast project of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will participate for the first time in the Food Expo event, which will run March 16-18 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens.

Online Platform Zorbabook Aiming to Introduce Greek Food to the World 

Online platform Zorbabook is inviting professionals to join its network and help get the word out on Greek food and its connection with tourism.

‘Greek Breakfast’ to Take Center Stage at HORECA 2019

The “Greek Breakfast” initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will take center stage at the 14th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA, during February 8-11 in Athens.

Greek Food Tourism Forum Calls for Coordination, Targeted Actions

Tourism and food experts discussed ways to effectively tap into gastronomy tourism in Greece during a food tourism forum held in Athens.

Greece Food Expert Urges Collective Action for Promotion of Country’s Gastronomy

With two decades of researching, tasting, writing and promoting behind him, food expert George Pittas is back with a new book on Greece's gastronomic communities and destinations.

Respond on Demand Brings Together Greek and UK Tourism Professionals

Respond on Demand recently held a workshop in London and brought together Greek tourism entrepreneurs with leading UK travel professionals.

Legacy Gastro Suites Aims to Take Greek Hospitality in New Direction

Legacy Gastro Suites, a five-star hotel property on the island of Crete, is aiming to represent a bold new direction in Greek hospitality through a very unique concept.

Culture and Food Form Hospitality Concept of New ‘Legacy Gastro Suites’ on Crete

Crete has welcomed the Legacy Gastro Suites, a new five-star establishment that offers a unique concept, specially designed to celebrate authentic Cretan hospitality.

‘We do Local’ and ‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiatives Certified by TÜV Hellas

The initiatives "We do Local" and "Greek Breakfast", which aim to promote Greek gastronomy and culture, have been certified by certification body TÜV Hellas.

Greek Food Products to Feature at NY’s 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show

Greece and its food products will be taking center stage at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show to be held June 30-July 2 in New York City.