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Thessaloniki Mayor Takes Over City’s Tourism Organization

Stelios Angeloudis, the mayor of Thessaloniki, was announced president of the city's tourism organization.

ITB Berlin 2024: Host Country Oman to Present Wide Range of Activities

Under the theme "Beauty Has An Address" ITB Host Country Oman will present a variety of activities and attractions at the leading travel trade show.

Greece Presents Proposals for EU’s Sustainable Tourism Development

Olga Kefalogianni informed her European counterparts on Greece’s proposals for the EU’s sustainable tourism development agenda.

Greece to Launch Public Consultation for Tourism Land Use Framework

Greece’s new legal framework for the spatial plan that will define land use for tourism purposes will soon be put up for public consultation.

Mitsis Hotels Group has Responsible Tourism as Highest Priority

Aspiring to act as a role model for sustainable tourism development in Greece, Mitsis Hotels Group has released its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for the year 2022.

Greece to Present New Tourism Strategy at WTM London 2023 Expo

Sustainability will be at the core of Greece’s new tourism strategy that will be presented at WTM London 2023.

Greece’s Costa Navarino Cuts Carbon Emissions by 80% in 2022

Costa Navarino, Greece’s leading sustainable resort, achieved 80% carbon emission reduction last year.

Costa Navarino: Strongly Committed to Environmental, Social Responsibility

Costa Navarino has a long track record of initiatives and actions focused on sustainable development practices.

Halkidiki: Aristotle Municipality Renews Bike Friendly Certification

Having renewed its NatTour Bike Friendly certification, the Aristotle Municipality in Halkidiki will look to attract tourists from cycling tourism markets in central European countries.

TUI Care Foundation and UNWTO Announce Tourism Development Fund for Least Developed Countries

The TUI Care Foundation and the UNWTO announced the launch of a Tourism for Development Fund for least developed countries including Cambodia, Uganda and Zambia.

Greek Tourism Sector Looking Forward to New Investments

Major investments for the tourism sector in Greece will begin to take place in the near future, according to government officials.

Athens’ Audio Walks by Google Show and Tell City’s Secrets, Stories

Google has launched curated audio walks that aim to highlight the unexplored sides of Athens and showcase the city as an all year round tourism destination.

Costa Navarino Receives Silver at WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards

Greece’s Costa Navarino received a Silver Award at this year’s WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards for its continuous commitment to sustainable tourism development.

WTM: Greece Inbound Travel from UK has Exceeded 3 Million Visitors

More than 3 million British travelers have visited Greece so far this year, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told SKY News on the sidelines of WTM London 2022.

EDEN 2023: Two Greek Cities on ‘European Destination of Excellence’ Shortlist

Two Greek cities, Grevena and Trikala, are shortlisted for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition, which rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices.

Kikilias: Austrian Travel Demand Remains Strong for Greece in Winter

Austrians opted to holiday in Greece this summer and data shows that they will continue to travel to Greek destinations in the following months.

Mitsis Hotels Wins ‘Bravo’ Sustainability Award for Commitment to Destinations

Mitsis Hotels was distinguished for its responsible operation and support of local communities at the “Bravo Sustainability Dialogue & Awards 2022” held in Athens.

Greece Places Sustainable Tourism on Davos Agenda

Sustainable tourism development and ways to evenly distribute tourist flows to Greek destinations was the focus of GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

GNTO’s Dimitris Fragakis to Participate in World Economic Forum Meet in Davos

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis will participate in a panel discussion on sustainable tourism development during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in the Swiss Alps.

Greece Considers Support for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus

The ministries of economy, development and tourism are examining a series of measures to support business owners in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak.