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Greece Presents Proposals at UNWTO Executive Council

Representing Greece at the UNWTO Executive Council, Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented the country’s proposals for the creation of an international task force for tourism.

Nisyros, Lesvos Thermal Springs on Greece’s Natural Resource List  

Thermal springs on the Greek islands of Lesvos and Nisyros have been recognized as natural resources by a joint ministerial decision.

Greece Targets New Markets to Mitigate Russia Losses

Greece is reaching out to new tourism markets for the year ahead as part of its strategy to mitigate losses incurred by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Greek Tourism Upgrade to Focus on Innovation and Cultural Heritage

Integrating cultural heritage into the Greek tourist offering is a top priority for the ministry, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki

Attica Vineyards Take Center Stage for Wine Tourism Day in Greece

Marking World Wine Tourism Day, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki visited wineries in the Attica region which were open to visitors free of charge.

Greece Hits €12.7bn in Tourism Revenues in Jan-August

Greece is fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 tourism revenue with 12.7 billion euros recorded in the first eight months of the year.

uworc: HR Agency for Hotels Promises to Perfectly ‘Match’ Employers with Job Seekers

uworc, a new digital human resources agency, has entered the Greek market aiming to help reduce the staff shortages in the hospitality industry.

Greece Offers Funding Tools to Boost Tourism Growth

Investors active in Greek tourism can benefit from millions of euros in funding tools announced by the Greek government to help growth, says Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greece Launches Hospitality Training Program for School Kids

Greece introduces school kids to hospitality concepts and careers through new educational program.

‘Greek Meetings Alliance’ Comes Together to Boost Greece’s MICE Tourism Industry

Greek professionals specializing in MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions) tourism have joined forces to boost the industry’s promotion.

Rethymno, Crete, to Host World Final of OCEANMAN Open Water Swimming Event

Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete will host the OCEANMAN World Final International Open Water Swimming competition during October 28-30.

GNTO Launches ‘Sustainable Greece’ Platform for UK Users

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new platform for the UK market, promoting sustainability initiatives and best practices taking place in Greece.

Mykonos Shows its ‘Sporty’ Side at 1st Running Festival

The island of Mykonos has added sports activities to its tourism offering, following the success of its first ever running festival.

World Tourism Day: Travelers Get a Taste of ‘Greek Breakfast’ at Athens Airport

Travelers departing from Athens on Monday had the chance to sample a “Greek Breakfast” right before their trip back home, during an event held in celebration of World Tourism Day 2022.

UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference to Focus on Innovation, Sustainability and Creativity

The World Tourism Organization will hold its 6th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Alba in the Piemonte region of Italy during September 19-21.

Greek Tourism Ministry Promotes Visits to Wineries, Breweries, Olive Mills

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a framework for tourist visits to Greece’s wineries, breweries, cheese factories and olive mills.

Public Tourism Training Schools in Greece Accepting Applications

Greece’s Vocational Training Institutes for Tourism (IEK) will be accepting applications starting August 22 for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Greece Welcomes Return of Key Tourist Markets in 2022

Greek tourism stakeholders are welcoming the return of key source markets such as US, Australia and Canada, which are contributing to the sector’s post-Covid-19 recovery.

Central Greece Adds More Underwater Museums to Diving Park

Three new underwater museums in Magnesia, Central Greece, are now open to divers and aimed at attracting more visitors to the Region of Thessaly.

Greece Launches Charter Tourism with Flights to 3 Islands

The Greek islands of Astypalea, Kastelorizo and Milos recently welcomed the first ‘island hopping’ charter flights as part of Greece’s pilot program to introduce charter tourism.