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Thessaloniki Aims for Year-round Tourism

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the ministry is working to establish Thessaloniki as an all-year destination and a leading city break in the Balkans.
Posted On 18 Nov 2015
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British Airways Adds New Greek Destinations to 2016 Summer Schedule

British Airways this week announced the addition of two new Greek destinations to its 2016 summer schedule: Chania and Kalamata.
Posted On 18 Nov 2015
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Youth Today Conference: University Students, Graduates Invited to ‘Connect’ with the Business World

A conference that aims to connect the youth with the business world will be hosted by AIESEC in Greece in December.
Posted On 18 Nov 2015
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Greece Hoteliers Table their Troubles at Philoxenia

The heads of the country’s hotelier associations met in Thessaloniki, last week, to discuss crucial issues affecting the sector including the need to restore the VAT rates to competitive levels, reduce taxation, boost domestic tourism and deal with the refugee crisis.
Posted On 17 Nov 2015
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HATTA Awards Best Travel Agency Brochures, Websites at Philoxenia Expo

For the 25th year, the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) honored the best travel agency brochures and websites during the 31st International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia held November 12-15.
Posted On 17 Nov 2015
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Fam Trips Pave Way for ‘Cross-year Greece & Russia 2016’

Paving the way for the official launch of the “Cross-year Greece and Russia” in 2016, the municipalities of Athens and Thessaloniki have begun to organize and host activities beginning with a visit by 15 Russian journalists to the Greek capital for a week on November 22-28.
Posted On 17 Nov 2015
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Kountoura Says Gov’t Eyeing Offsetting Measures for Tourism Industry

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced changes to the criteria that accommodation facilities in Greece must meet in order to be awarded relevant classification following her meeting with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) in Thessaloniki, last week.
Posted On 16 Nov 2015
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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.
Posted On 16 Nov 2015
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Choco Factory Museum Makes a Sweet Debut in Athens

It’s chocolate galore at the Choco Factory Museum in Athens, which opened its doors recently at the Helexpo Center in the northern suburb of Maroussi.
Posted On 13 Nov 2015
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Mytilene Presents European Cultural Capital 2021 Bid at Acropolis Museum

The capital of the Greek island of Lesvos, Mytilene is enlisting its history, architecture, poetry, art, literature and gastronomy in its bid to be named European Cultural Capital 2021. The birthplace of ancient poet Sappho, folk artist Theophilos and art patron Teriade, among...
Posted On 12 Nov 2015
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Philoxenia 2015: TCB Announces ‘Conference Tourism’ Agenda

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) will participate for the second time in "Philoxenia", Greece's major annual tourism exhibition, to network and develop strategic partnerships to promote Greece's northern city as a conference destination.
Posted On 11 Nov 2015
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Greece @ WTM 2015 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greek tourism is expected to enjoy further growth in 2016 it was understood during the 36th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 2-5 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London. The WTM is the leading global event for the travel industry.
Posted On 11 Nov 2015
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Mouzenidis to Unveil New Flight Program of Ellinair at Philoxenia Expo

The Mouzenidis Group will present the new flight program of its private carrier Ellinair on Friday during the 31st Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki.
Posted On 09 Nov 2015
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Face of the Week: Natassa Tzikou, e-Commerce Manager at Domotel Hotels & Resorts

This week, GTP introduces Natassa Tzikou, the e-Commerce Manager at Domotel Hotels & Resorts.
Posted On 02 Nov 2015
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All-in-one Tickets for 17 Archaeological Areas in Greece

A total of 17 areas in Greece and their main archaeological attractions have been included in a new pilot all-for-one ticketing scheme to start in April 2016, the Central Archaeological Council (CAC) announced this week.
Posted On 29 Oct 2015
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Greece Still not Home Porting, Losing Revenue, Jobs

Greece may be 3rd in Europe with regard to the number of cruise passengers it receives with a 14.1 percent market share, but it lags behind in the total revenues it collects, ranking 8th, according to a report released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Posted On 26 Oct 2015
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Turkish Airlines Adds Flights to Miami, Strengthens Ties Between Greece and America

Turkish Airlines has added flights to Miami as its 12th destination in the Americas. Round trip fares are available from Athens to Miami (via Istanbul), giving the Greek diaspora the opportunity for constant contact with Greek roots.
Posted On 26 Oct 2015
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Greece Gaining Ground as Medical Tourism Destination

Greece is establishing itself as a sought-after medical tourism destination, the Greek Medical Tourism Council (ELITOUR) said following its participation in this year’s IMTEC (International Medical Tourism Exhibition Conference) 2015, held in Dubai earlier this month.
Posted On 23 Oct 2015
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SETE Calls on Minister to Facilitate Procedures, Help Greek Tourism Grow

Highlighting tourism’s overall contribution to the economy and its key role in keeping unemployment figures low, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), representing the majority of the sector, called on Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis to ensure that conditions for further and...
Posted On 14 Oct 2015
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Choco Factory Museum in Athens Promises Sweet Delight

Touch ’n’ taste is the motto of the new Choco Factory Museum, which will make its way to Athens, next month following massive success in Thessaloniki.
Posted On 12 Oct 2015
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