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Greece Boosts Presence in Dutch Market as Travel Demand Rises

Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria and the Region of Central Macedonia teamed up to promote their tourism offerings at Vakantiebeurs 2024.

Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023, Highlights Importance of Green Investments

On World Tourism Day 2023, Greek tourism figures underlined the need for green investments to build a sector that delivers for the people.

ITT 2024: Halkidiki to Host Major UK Travel and Tourism Conference

The UK’s ITT Conference will return to Greece after 26 years and take place in Halkidiki in June 2024.

Dutch Bloggers Promote Thessaloniki to Digital Nomads

Thessaloniki’s potential to become a haven for digital nomads trended on social media thanks to posts made by popular Dutch bloggers Alieke Ingerman and Daniëlle Bom.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Travelers from Belgium and Germany Considering Greece for 2023

Interest in visiting Greece this summer is on the rise in Germany and Belgium, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Work Together to Attract More Irish Travelers

The tourism organizations of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are working together to promote their destinations as a unified, single tourism product.

Halkidiki Makes Strong Comeback in Dutch Market

Halkidiki in Northern Greece is recovering lost ground winning back Dutch travelers, according to feedback from the “Vakantiebeurs 2023” expo held in Utrecht, Holland.

Thessaloniki-New York Direct Flight Plans Advance

Plans to directly link Thessaloniki with New York have advanced with major US airlines expressing interest, according to the Central Macedonia Region.

TCB Promotes Thessaloniki’s MICE Offerings at IBTM World 2022 Expo

Thessaloniki was promoted as a MICE destination by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB), during the IBTM World 2022 recently held in Barcelona.

European Tourism Issues Discussed in Thessaloniki

Sustainable tourism and the labor shortage/skills gap in the industry were the main issues discussed at the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ recent semi-annual meeting in Thessaloniki.

European Travel Agents to Discuss Major Tourism Issues in Thessaloniki

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to discuss important challenges of the industry.

Lonely Planet Says Halkidiki Best Place to Unwind in 2023

Halkidiki is among the world’s best places to relax and unwind, according Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2023’ list.

Thessaloniki to Host ECTAA’s Semi-Annual Meeting 2022

Thessaloniki in Northern Greece will be the host destination of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) Semi-Annual Meeting 2022 during November 22-25.

Italian Media Put Halkidiki in the Spotlight

Some of Italy’s largest media outlets put Halkidiki in the spotlight this summer through a number of features dedicated to the destination’s beaches, gastronomy and unique nature.

Halkidiki Applauds Restart of Billund-Thessaloniki Charter Flights for 2022

Prima Holidays and Primo Tours are launching Halkidiki travel packages that include charter flights to Thessaloniki from Billund in Denmark.

Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

Greece’s tourism numbers for 2021 have reached some 60 percent of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Belgian Reality TV Show Picks Halkidiki as Destination for Newlyweds

Halkidiki will be promoted as the ideal destination for newlyweds through a popular reality TV show that will air on Belgium's RTL-TVi in 2022.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Get Ready to Host ‘FVW Workshop Greece 2020‘

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are getting ready to host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market.

Transavia Tells Dutch Market to ‘Enjoy’ Thessaloniki

The northern Greek city of Thessaloniki is featured as a "must-see destination" in the inflight magazine of Dutch low-cost airline Transavia.