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TBEX Europe 2023 – Peloponnese

TBEX Europe 2023 is going to welcome travel bloggers and travel industry professionals in Kalamata, Greece in May 8-10.

Spain’s TVE1 to Promote Thessaloniki’s Rich Culinary Heritage

Thessaloniki’s culinary identity and local food production businesses will be shown on a popular television show on Spain’s TVE1 channel.

Greek Travel Agents Team Up with City of Athens to Promote Tourism

Greek travel and tourism associations have joined forces with the Municipality of Athens to promote tourism through a series of jointly organized events and initiatives.  

Greece Scoops Four ‘Travel Oscars’ at 2022 Travvy Awards

Greece shined at this year’s Travvy Awards in Florida, US, taking home a total of four “travel oscars”.

Greece Winning Over Denmark Tourist Market

All the more travelers from Denmark are making plans to visit Greece, according to feedback collected by the GNTO during the Quality Travel Fair 2022 in Copenhagen.

GNTO: Safeguarding Culture is Key to Future of Tourism

The importance of culture as a key pillar of Greek tourism development was highlighted during the Council of Europe’s cultural routes forum on Crete.

Culture and Sustainability Focus of Greece’s Tourism Strategy

Culture and sustainability are at the center of Greece’s tourism strategy for the next day, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Chania, Crete, to Host Council of Europe’s 11th Cultural Routes Advisory Forum

The Council of Europe will hold its 11th Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum during October 5-7 in the city of Chania on Crete.

GNTO to Showcase Mani Through its History, Culture, Food

The GNTO is looking to establish the region of Mani into a leading tourism destination with a focus on culture, gastronomy and history.

Attica Region Plans to Set Up Destination Management Organization

The Region of Attica is finalizing actions required to establish a Destination Management Organization (DMO) for the promotion of the areas in its responsibility. 

Athens Agora: The ‘Largest Open Mall’ Aims to Attract More Visitors to Greek Capital

The ambitious Athens Agora project or “largest open mall”, a joint initiative of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, Athens Municipality and the Greek National Tourism Organization, is aiming to attract more visitors to the Greek capital.

Greece Counts on International Film Productions for Extra Promotion

The importance of film productions for the promotion of Greece was highlighted by Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou while at the Nu Boyana Film Studios in Thessaloniki.

Greece Sees Rise in Early Bookings from Belgian Market for Summer 2022

Early bookings and airline seats from Belgium to Greece for summer 2022 are increasing significantly, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

GNTO Sets Goals for Greek Tourism to Emerge More Resilient in 2022

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis refers to 3 key targets topping Greece’s tourism agenda for 2022.

Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced to Belgian and Dutch Markets

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

Marie Claire Says Athens is an Ideal City Break Destination

French magazine Marie Claire presents “La nouvelle Athènes” and focuses on the Greek city’s “fresh face” and city break options for visitors.

RCA Awards: Greece Ranks as Second-Best Tourism Destination in Europe for 2021

Greece came second on the list of Europe's Best Overall Destinations for 2021 at the 25th Readers' Choice Awards (RCA).

Greek Islands Win Gold as ‘Most Desirable Region’ at Wanderlust Awards 2021

The Greek islands won the gold award as the Most Desirable Region (short haul) at the Wanderlust Awards 2021 in London.

Halkidiki Tourism Organization Meets with Key Players of German Travel Market

Executives of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization met with German tour operators, travel agents and journalists during DRV’s 2021 conference in Messinia, Greece.

German Tourism Professionals Give Greece a Vote of Confidence

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias invited German tourism professionals attending the DRV conference in Messinia, to discover other destinations and experiences in Greece.