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Panos Livadas, Secretary General Greek National Tourism Organization

The recent statistics indicating a quite significant increase on arrivals, prove that our efforts are flourishing. The tourism sector in Greece has grown by 9.2 percent, while the annual forecast for 2013 is 17.000.000 visitors.

GTP at WTM 2013 – Photo Report

Through a revamped pavilion and with more Greek exhibitors, Greece showed its best to the international travel trade sector at the 34th World Travel Market (WTM), held 4-7 November 2013 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London.

WTM 2013: Thessaloniki Promoted By Bestselling Author Victoria Hislop

Renowned UK author Victoria Hislop spoke in regards to everything about Thessaloniki that has inspired her and continues to inspire her, during a presentation at the recent World Travel Market (WTM) in London, UK.

Greece Promoted Online To German Market

The Greek National Tourism Organization office in Germany is making full use of modern technology to give Greece the best online promotion to the German public.

Aldemar’s “Greece On A Dish” At WTM 2013

Santorini's cuisine and local products were the center of attention at the Greek National Tourism Organization's stand at the annual tourism trade fair World Travel Market (WTM) in London (4-7 November).

WTM 2013: “Passport to Greece” Campaign

In an effort to increase agent awareness about Greece and its product offering, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a "Passport to Greece" campaign at the World Travel Market in cooperation with Online Travel Training.

Crete Celebrates 100 Years Of Union With Greece In London

As part of a series of events taking place in Greece and abroad to celebrate the 100 years union of Crete with Greece, the Region of Crete will host a classical piano concert in London, UK.

Greece Prepares To Show Its Best At WTM 2013

Greece is getting ready to attend the World Travel Market (WTM) 2013, the leading global event for the travel industry, that will open its doors on Monday 4 November at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

WTM 2013: Spotlight To Fall On Athens And Santorini

Presentations of Greece's capital city and one of its most popular islands are scheduled to take place on the first day of the World Travel Market in London, UK, on Monday 4 November.

GNTO Is Official Sponsor Of WTM International Press Center

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will sponsor the World Travel Market (WTM) International Press Center for the ninth consecutive year.

GNTO Promotes Evia As All Year Round Destination

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in collaboration with the Region of Evia recently held a workshop for the promotion of Evia as a four season destination to the Benelux market.

Greece To Appear At World Travel Market With New Look

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will have a new look when participating in tourism fairs abroad.

GNTO Launches Video For 2013-2014 Tourism Campaign

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently screened the new promotional video for Greek tourism during a presentation of the 2013-2014 communication campaign to foreign markets.

Kefalogianni: 2013 Is Undoubtedly A Record Year For Greek Tourism

Greece has so far welcomed 760,000 more tourists compared to last year, which is an 11 percent increase compared with 2012, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed on 16 October.

Greece Turns To Internet, Social Media To Promote Tourism

Greece has launched a series of promotional activities through online channels including websites and social media, for its tourism promotion in international markets.

Tourists Invited To Discover “Secret Greece”

Greece will promote its lesser-known destinations - such as Xanthi, Monemvasia, Olympia, Lakonia, Messinia and Delphi - to markets abroad through specially designed publications, guides and advertisements.
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Italian TV RAI Visits Monemvasia, Greece

A film crew from Italian TV station RAI 3 recently visited Monemvasia, in Greece’s southeastern Peloponnese, to shoot a documentary film about the destination.
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GNTO Releases New Greek Travel Guides

Τhe Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently released three new printed travel guides on Thrace, the Dodecanese and the Ionian Islands.
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Jeremy Irons Receives Warm Welcome In Athens From Tourism Minister

"It is extremely important for our country that personalities who have contributed significantly to art and European culture, such as Jeremy Irons, visit Athens and Greece," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said today on the visit of the Oscar-winning British actor in Athens.
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Jeremy Irons In Athens To Attend European Premiere Of “Night Train to Lisbon”

Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons will attend tonight’s European premiere of his new film “Night Train to Lisbon” in Athens.