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SAS: Greek Destinations on 2023 Summer Flight Program

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced its 2023 summer program, which will see flights to over 100 destinations including Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes and Chania.

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.

Greece Bets on Athenian Riviera to Boost Tourist Arrivals

The Greek Tourism Ministry is counting on the Athenian Riviera to attract thousands of travelers to Greece and particularly to Athens.

Thessaloniki Lights its Christmas Tree at Aristotelous Square

Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, officially kicked off the 2022 Christmas season with the lighting of its Christmas tree at Aristotelous Square.

Thessaloniki’s Landmark Modiano Market Opens as Foodie Paradise

The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki reopened its doors with some 75 shops, stalls and eateries offering food lovers the best Greek and international specialty products.

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.

Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki Wins Business Excellence Award

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki was rewarded for its business management model at the EFQM Awards in Athens.

Future of Package Travel is at Stake, Says Europe’s Tour Operators

Tour operators are concerned about the lack of ambition of the European Commission to review consumer protection throughout the whole travel value chain.

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.

Eastern Halkidiki Travel Packages Introduced to Polish Tour Operators

Polish tour operators were introduced to the diverse travel packages for holidays in Eastern Halkidiki, Northern Greece.

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.

Greek Culture Ministry to Breathe Life Back into Historic Buildings

Two historic 19th century buildings in Athens and Thessaloniki are to be restored to their former glory, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

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.

Greece’s Travel Agents Strengthen Ties with Palestinian Tourism Professionals

Greece’s travel agents’ association and Palestinian tourism professionals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen tourism flows between the two countries.

‘Thessaloniki: A Thousand Views, ONE CLICK!’ – Photo Contest

A photo competition aiming to reflect Thessaloniki’s creative and original vibe and promote the city’s European Information Center has launched.

WTM: Tourist Demand for Halkidiki Robust

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

London’s Famous Red Buses ‘Feature’ Thessaloniki

Londoners are getting a ‘taste’ of Thessaloniki this month thanks to a red bus promo campaign launched by the Greek city’s tourism organization.

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.

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.

Dutch Travel Agents Come Closer to Thessaloniki

Dutch travel agents recently got the "inside story" on all that the Greek city of Thessaloniki has to offer its visitors.