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Thessaloniki Set to Welcome Cruise Ships from March 2022

Thessaloniki will kick off its cruise season on March 6 with 60 percent of all itineraries to home port in the northern Greek city.

Thessaloniki Takes Part in First World Sports Tourism Congress

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization took part in the 1st World Sports Tourism Congress organized by UNWTO in Spain.

Thessaloniki’s History and Culture Come to Life via ‘Artelot’ App

The Thessaloniki Municipality has introduced the city's residents and visitors to an augmented reality app, offering them the opportunity to experience more of the city’s history and culture.

Thessaloniki Making Efforts to Become a Prime Cruise Destination

The Thessaloniki Port Authority is taking action to turn the Greek northern city into a prime cruise destination.

Ioannina Aiming to be a Leading MICE Destination

The Municipality of Ioannina has plans to establish a local convention bureau and turn the city into a leading MICE tourism destination.

Film Tourism: Central Macedonia Aiming to Attract Movie Productions All Year Round

Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas is focused on promoting the Central Macedonia Region as a filming destination for major international productions.

West Macedonia’s Voio Town Promises Tourism Experiences Full of Secrets and Surprises

The Greek town of Voio in Western Macedonia has a new campaign that promises tourist experiences full of ‘secrets and surprises’.

Greece Seen by Millions Through China’s WeChat Channel

Greece was promoted to millions of Chinese social media users through online events held by the Greek National Tourism Organization and China’s WeChat Channel.

Thessaloniki Joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy

Thessaloniki has become a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for offering a creative gastronomy scene.

Greece’s Philoxenia Tourism Expo Returns After Covid-19 Hiatus

The Philoxenia 2021 international tourism exhibition will open its doors in Thessaloniki this month after going on hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thessaloniki Tourism Promoted to German, Polish Markets

Thessaloniki was promoted as a tourism destination to German and Polish professionals during two fam trips organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Χρυσή διάκριση στα Greek Hospitality Awards για το Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki

Το Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki απέσπασε το χρυσό βραβείο ως το καλύτερο “θέρετρο” ξενοδοχείο πόλης στην Ελλάδα, στα Greek Hospitality Awards.

Survey: Dutch Travelers Choose Greece for its Hospitality, Food, Weather

Dutch travelers mainly choose Greece for its hospitality, delicious cuisine and mild climate, according to a survey conducted by Griekenland.net.

German Travelers Choosing Crete for Autumn Holidays

All the more German travelers are choosing Crete for autumn vacations, as more airlines have extended direct flights to the Greek islands until November.

Thessaloniki’s Exhibitions will Take Place as Planned Despite Covid ‘Red’ Status

TIF-Helexpo’s upcoming exhibitions in Thessaloniki will take place as planned despite the city going ‘red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.

‘Olympic Day Run’ Greece 2021 Event Puts Thessaloniki in the Spotlight

The “Olympic Day Run” Greece 2021 event put Thessaloniki in the spotlight as a city ideal for hosting major sports events.

Thessaloniki Introduces its ‘Next Door Heroes’ to Travelers

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has released a short video introducing travelers to the city's “next door heroes”.

Do Something GREAT: Central Macedonia Launches New Tourism Campaign

“Do Something GREAT” is the slogan of Central Macedonia’s new tourism campaign that aims to attract more travelers to the region and extend the season.

Thessaloniki Still Struggling to Increase Hotel Stays

Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, is struggling to attract visitors, recording only 531,806 overnight stays in the first 8 months of the year, down by 0.04% over the same period in 2020.

Thessaloniki’s World Heritage Sites Highlighted in Official UNESCO Publication

Thessaloniki’s 15 World Heritage Sites are highlighted in a special advertisement published in “World Heritage”, an official UNESCO publication.