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Greece Expects 30% More Dutch Tourists in 2018

Bookings from the Netherlands to Greece are expected to increase by 30 percent this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Kountoura Meets with Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s New Board of Directors

Issues that concern the Greek hospitality sector were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the newly elected Board of Directors of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX).

Greece Looks to Connect Tourism with Culture

Ways to connect tourism with culture to promote Greece as a year round destination were discussed during a workshop held by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Greece’s Museum of Tourism Sets New Goals, Launches Website

With the ambition to grow further, Greece’s Museum of Tourism has launched a website and a special publication on its exhibits.

Athens Promoted as City Break Destination at WTM 2017

Athens was promoted as a city break destination by the City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), during the WTM London 2017 expo.

Greece Shows Strong Presence at WTM London 2017 Expo – Photo Report

Greece showed a strong presence during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017, held November 6-8 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London.

8th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival Honors Greek, Foreign Filmmakers

The Amorgos Tourism Film Festival recently took place on the Island of Amorgos with the participation of filmmakers from 25 countries around the world.

Philoxenia – Hotelia 2017 See Rise in Exhibitor Numbers

With the number of exhibitors up from last year, the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions will run together between November 10-12 in Thessaloniki.

Key Tourism Figures 2017: Konstantinos Tsegas, Secretary General Greek National Tourism Organization

Greece continues to rank first and distinguish itself at a worldwide level across several established and highly regarded award ceremonies.

Greece Attends ITB Asia 2017 Tourism Expo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is participating in the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore for the first time this year.

GNTO Hosts Foreign Journalists on Kefalonia to Promote Diving Tourism

Journalists from the UK, Germany, Denmark and Poland will visit Kefalonia to attend an event on diving tourism, during a fam trip organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Attica Region Promotes its Tourism Offerings to the Scandinavian Market

In efforts to attract tourists from Scandinavia, the Attica Region recently held a workshop on the area’s tourism offerings for tour operators and journalists in Stockholm.

Tourism Minister Supports Big Screen Investment Plan on Syros

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and US Director Steven Bernstein recently discussed the opportunities expected to arise from the upcoming operation of a film school and a studio on Syros.

GNTO Promotes Attica, Eastern Aegean Islands Through Fam Trips

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this month is hosting a number of journalists and tour operators in Attica and the Eastern Aegean islands.

Thessaloniki and its Gastronomy Hit the Spot with French Travelers

Thessaloniki’s diverse cultural offerings and gastronomic wealth are winning over more French tourists, according to feedback from the Top Resa Int'l Tourism Fair.

Kountoura Invites U.S. Travel Agents to Athens for ASTA Destination Expo 2018

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited the members of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to Athens for the ASTA Destination Expo 2018.

Tourism Ministry Urges Visitors to ‘Discover North Athens’

Ways of promoting North Athens as a tourism destination were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the region's Vice Governor George Karameros.

Kountoura Says Kos Tourism Back on Track, Access to Island Reinstated

Tourism facilities on Kos are operating as normal and ferry access has been reinstated, the Ministry of Tourism announced.

EKPIZO: Rights and Obligations of Travelers and Hotels

Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO has issued a report to inform travelers, hotels and rented rooms on their rights and obligations.

GNTO Invites German, Turkish Media to Promote Aegean Islands

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has invited German and Turkish journalists to Greece to promote the destinations of Lesvos, Rhodes and Samos.