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“Greek Breakfast” Gets Thumbs Up From German Tour Operators At ITB 2014

Leading German tour operators at the recent ITB Berlin exhibition said they were interested in including the "Greek Breakfast" feature as a reference in their travel packages for destinations in Greece.

ITB 2014: Greece To Present Kefalonia To The World

Kefalonia, the Greek island that was rocked in early February by two strong earthquakes, will be receive an extensive presentation at the upcoming travel trade show ITB Berlin.

Greek Island Crete Will Stand United At ITB Berlin

Tourism professionals and entrepreneurs of Crete have decided to join forces at this year's ITB Berlin to promote the Greek island in the best way possible.

UNWTO-UNESCO Anti-Trafficking Campaign To Launch At ITB Berlin

An anti-trafficking campaign aimed to engage tourists in the global fight against the illicit trafficking of persons, wildlife or cultural artifacts will be launched at ITB 2014.

Greece To Show Its Best In Top International Tourism Fairs

Greece will participate in 11 more international tourism fairs until April, according to the approved list of exhibitions of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Europe’s Upswing In Tourism Continues

ITB World Travel Trends Report forecasts rise in travel to and from Europe. Despite various regions continuing to experience economic difficulties Europe’s tourism industry remains buoyant.
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The Travel Preferences Of Young And Old: Beach Holidays Or A City Break?

ITB Berlin and IPK International analyze the holiday preferences abroad of Germans and Britons – Germany is Europe’s most important source market for young travelers – the UK’s over-fifties are particularly keen to travel.
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Greek Regions Introduced To International Audience

The GNTO stand at this year’s ITB Berlin introduced Greece’s regions to international tourism professionals and the media through a series of events during the weekend of the exhibition.
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ITB Berlin 2013 Gives Significant Impetus For Growth

"Once again, ITB Berlin has kicked off the travel season around the globe... This is where the tone is set for the future of travel for a billion people," said Dr. Christian Göke, COO Messe Berlin.
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Greek Local Products Showcased at ITB

Visitors to the Greek stand in ITB Berlin have the opportunity to sample various Greek products at the stand of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food that is participating in a tourism exhibition for the first time to showcase the quality of Greek agricultural products to...
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Greek Exhibitors At ITB’s Pink Pavilion

Two Greek companies are among the 56 companies from around the world represented in the Gay & Lesbian Travel “Pink Pavilion” at this year’s ITB Berlin trade show.
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GNTO Stand At ITB Berlin 2013 – Photo Report

GTP Exclusive! Check out exclusive photos of the Greek National Tourism Organization's stand in Hall 2.2/101 of ITB Berlin that will open its doors tomorrow Wednesday 6 March until Sunday 10 March at the Messe Berlin International Convention Center.
The “Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring” event was organized by Aldemar Hotels and Spa Group and Yades-Greek Historic Hotels.
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Sympossio 2013 Travels To ITB Berlin

Visitors to ITB Berlin will get a “taste” of Greece as chefs of the “Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring” initiative will be on call at the stand of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) from 6 to 8 March.

Qatar Airways Announces New International Routes

Qatar Airways announced further expansion of its rapidly growing international network with five new passenger routes, more cargo services and capacity increases to a number of destinations served direct from the airline’s Doha hub. The expansion program was unveiled on the...

Greece Should Leave The Euro, Top German Economist

“Greece does not have tourism… It is very expensive… Greece gains nothing from staying in the Euro,” were just some of the comments made by leading economist and president of the Ifo Institute in Munich, Dr. Hans-Werner Sinn, during his presentation on global economic...

ITB Berlin 2012 Branded A Success

Over 2,200 more trade visitors than last year and an outstanding climate for business was among the positive conclusions made at this year’s ITB.

German Tourists Encouraged To Holiday In Greece At ITB 2012

The Greek tourism leadership was up against a complex task at the 46th ITB Berlin travel trade show last month while restoring Greece’s reputation as a top and safe destination. Tourism officials were obliged to make a great effort to reverse the negative climate that currently...

UNWTO To Advance Common Agenda On Visa

UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, last month called on the tourism sector to unite around the issue of travel facilitation as a means to stimulate demand and, as a result, create jobs.

Greece’s Tarnished Image Puts 2012 Tourism In Limbo

“There are many Germans who are afraid to come to Greece,” Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos informed Greece’s head of state President Carolos Papoulias last month after his visit to the 46th ITB Berlin travel trade show in Germany.

A note by the publisher

Θυμάμαι, λίγο μετά την κατάρρευση του τείχους στη Γερμανία, κατά τη διάρκεια των επισκέψεών μου επ’ ευκαιρία της ITB και της διαμονής μου σε ξενοδοχεία της πρώην Ανατολικής Γερμανίας, την εικόνα και την αίσθηση που σου προκαλούσαν οι τοπικές προκατασκευασμένες κατοικί...