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Greece’s New Tourism Drive to Focus on Sustainability  

Greece’s new tourism campaign will focus on sustainability, environmental protection, green entrepreneurship and the blue economy, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

Greece Partner Country of Finland’s Matka 2023 Travel Expo

The Matka Nordic Travel Fair, one of northern Europe’s largest travel events, returns in January 2023 in full force with Greece as its partner country.

Thessaloniki Promoted to Israeli Market as Ideal City Break, Gastronomy Destination

A group of Israeli journalists recently had the chance to discover all that Thessaloniki, Greece, has to offer as a city break and gastronomy destination.

Greece Headlines Sweden’s Travel News Market 2022

Images and colors of Greece were seen throughout the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre during the recent Travel News Market event in Sweden.

Wave Awards: 175,000 Cruise Passengers Vote for Greece as Favorite Destination

Greece was named a “Passengers’ Favorite Cruise Destination” at the Wave Awards 2022, the premier awards of the UK cruise industry.

Greece Bets on Sports Tourism to Boost Revenues, Add Value

Greece is aiming to further tap into sports tourism to enhance the country’s tourist offering and boost revenues.

Greece Sets Developing Wedding, Luxury Tourism as Priority

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking action to establish Greece as a top wedding and luxury tourism destination.

WTM: Tourist Demand for Halkidiki Robust

Early bookings of UK holidaymakers show that demand for Halkidiki in northern Greece is going strong into 2023.

GNTO to Promote Salamina Island as History Destination

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is looking to promote the island of Salamina as a history and culture destination.

Greece Takes the Crown as Wanderlust Readers’ Most Desirable Country in Europe

Greece was voted as Europe’s ‘Most Desirable Country’ for 2022 by the globe-trotting readers of the UK’s Wanderlust magazine.

WTM: Greece Inbound Travel from UK has Exceeded 3 Million Visitors

More than 3 million British travelers have visited Greece so far this year, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told SKY News on the sidelines of WTM London 2022.

Greece Attending WTM London 2022 with a ‘New Face’

WTM London 2022 will see the best of Greece presented to the UK market and the rest of the world from the revamped Visit Greece/GNTO stand.

Thessaloniki’s Wines Hailed as ‘Liquid Gold’

Thessaloniki’s and Central Macedonia’s wines are hailed as “liquid gold” by Nina Caplan, a renowned influencer of the wine niche.

US Rapper 50 Cent Says ‘Greece is the Word’

US rapper 50 Cent sent the message out loud and clear from a mega-concert at Athens’ Olympic stadium this week: Greece is the word.

Greek Tourism Promoted in Israel Through Basketball

Greece will be promoted as a tourism destination through the platforms of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced.

Rethymno, Crete, to Host World Final of OCEANMAN Open Water Swimming Event

Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete will host the OCEANMAN World Final International Open Water Swimming competition during October 28-30.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Go Viral with British Influencers

A group of British influencers and opinion leaders recently spread the word through social media on all that Thessaloniki and Halkidiki have to offer tourists.

Greece Unveils Brand New Pavilion for International Tourism Exhibitions

Greece will be sporting a new look at international tourism exhibitions with a brand new modern and innovative pavilion.

Halkidiki a Favorite Holiday Destination for Italian Travelers

The Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece is gaining ground among Italian travelers, says the Halkidiki Tourism Organization.

Greek Sports Tourism and Culinary Events Happening in October

Greece’s tourism season is continuing well into October with four international sports tourism and culinary events scheduled to take place.