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Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s Stand Applauded at Expo in Prague

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization was honored for its stand’s impressive appearance during the recent Holiday World & Region World tourism exhibition in Prague.

ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

Thessaloniki Taking Innovative Steps to Shape Tourism Model

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is taking innovative steps to shape the city's tourism model and attract tourists all year round.

GNTO Proposes Int’l Conference to Promote Greece’s Mt Olympus

The Greek tourism board, GNTO, proposed for an international conference that would focus on Mt Olympus to be planned.

Greek Hotel Wins Global Award for Turning Green and Becoming Energy Independent

The Mediterranean Village Hotel & Spa in Pieria, Greece, was rewarded for its sustainable management by Blue Flag International, the world-renowned ecolabel run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Mountain Tourism: Polish Influencer Climbs Mt Olympus in Central Macedonia

Gathering material for an upcoming book, Polish author Monika Witkowska climbed Mount Olympus and reached Mytikas, its highest peak, at 2,917 meters.

Pieria, Northern Greece, Promotes its Culinary Tradition as Destination Attraction

Romanian media were introduced to the culinary wealth and variety of Pieria, northern Greece, during a promotional event in Bucharest.

Northern Greece Tops WTM’s ‘Most Underrated Destinations’ List

Northern Greece, which includes cities such as Thessaloniki and Halkidiki, is among the “most underrated destinations”, according to a poll presented during WTM London 2022.

Pieria in Northern Greece Introduces Itself as Exciting Tourist Destination

The hoteliers of Pieria are introducing the northern Greece region to the world as a promising up-and-coming tourist destination.

Greece Adds 9 Traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Nine traditional practices, customs and events, which still take place in cities and villages across Greece, have been included in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Central Macedonia Destinations ‘Star’ in Episode of Pekin Express Reality TV Show

Four destinations in Central Macedonia were recently promoted through an episode of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express.

Central Macedonia Film Office Brings Foreign Productions to Greece

The Film Office of the Central Macedonia Region during its first months of operation managed to bring three foreign cinema productions to Greece.

Greece’s Olympios Zeus Hotel Launches New Website

The Olympios Zeus Hotel Bungalows in Pieria, central Macedonia, has launched its new website with updated information on its upgraded facilities and services.

Elassona Mayor Outlines Tourism Strategy

Elassona Mayor Nikos Gatsas is determined to raise awareness about the region and create a fully-fledged tourism product that will attract visitors and generate income for the area.

Mediterranean Hotels Selects ‘BookOnlineNow’ to Increase Direct Bookings

The Mediterranean Hotels group has selected BookOnlineNow, an innovative online booking engine, for the operation of its online reservation systems.

Mediterranean Hotels Selects ‘Channel Manager’ Solution of HotelAvailabilities

Mediterranean Hotels, a group of five- and four-star hotels in northern Greece, has selected to use the "Channel Manager" solution of HotelAvailabilities.

Halkidiki Goes 5-star as 25 New Hotels Pop Up Since 2000

The popular Halkidiki peninsula in Northern Greece has grown into a hot luxury destination with more than 25 new hotel units constructed in the last 15 years, according to a study released by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

WTM 2015: Halkidiki Gets Ready for ‘Year of Aristotle’

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) this year promoted the region's "other face" to the UK market at the recent World Travel Market trade show in London.

Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Aldemar Amilia Mare, BOND Business & Life Events, Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa and Nefeles Mainalon Resort that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and...

Greece’s ‘Rent a Room’ Market Takes a Fall

The August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday is the peak season for Greek holidaymakers to travel, but this year the number has dropped by 20 percent.
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