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Thessaloniki Hoteliers See UK Interest Rising at WTM 2017

Thessaloniki is winning over British travelers as a city break destination due to its diverse offerings, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.

Qatar Airways to Link Doha with Thessaloniki in March 2018

Qatar Airways will launch four weekly flights connecting Doha to the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki as of March 27, 2018.

Philoxenia, Hotelia Tourism Shows to Welcome the Crowds Nov. 10-12

The 33rd Philoxenia and Hotelia tourism and hospitality sector shows, will welcome hundreds of participants and visitors in Thessaloniki during November 10-12.

New Faces: Katerina Traptsioni, Exhibition Manager at TIF-Helexpo

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Katerina Traptsioni, the Exhibition Manager of Greece's national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo.

Thessaloniki to Host 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism in 2018

Thessaloniki in 2018 will host the 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, the biggest biennial event of the UNWTO Silk Road program.

Ryanair Launches New Route from Thessaloniki to Naples

Ryanair recently launched a new service connecting Thessaloniki's Macedonia Airport with Naples, Italy, twice a week for the winter season.

Philoxenia – Hotelia 2017 See Rise in Exhibitor Numbers

With the number of exhibitors up from last year, the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions will run together between November 10-12 in Thessaloniki.

Philoxenia 2017 Tourism Expo to Host Conference on Asian Market

Greece’s potential as a destination for the Asian market will be the focus of a conference to be held during the Philoxenia 2017 tourism expo in Thessaloniki.

Russian Athletics Federation Eyes Greece as Sports Tourism Destination

Aiming to promote Greece as a sports and training destination, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with representatives of the Russian Athletics Federation.

Dinosaurs Theme Park Opens in Thessaloniki

Aiming to take young and adult visitors on a journey back in time, TIF-Helexpo recently inaugurated a “Dinosaurs” theme park in Thessaloniki.

TCB Hosts Fam Trip in Thessaloniki for Polish MICE Professionals

Polish MICE professionals recently visited Thessaloniki within the framework of a fam trip organized by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB).

Mayor Boutaris Invites Foreign Students to Study in Thessaloniki

“Study in Thessaloniki, Live in Thessaloniki” is the latest motto launched by the city’s mayor Yiannis Boutaris, in efforts to attract foreign students.

Ryanair to Launch 23 New Routes from Greece in Summer 2018

Ryanair has announced that it will launch 23 new routes from Greece to European destinations for the 2018 summer season.

Makedonia Palace Introduces Special Sunday Buffet to Thessaloniki

Makedonia Palace, the historical five-star hotel of Thessaloniki, following its full renovation, is presenting a special Sunday Buffet.

Greek Travel Agents Meet Ellinair at Athens Event

More than 100 representatives of major tourism enterprises attended an event in Athens held by Ellinair to present its products and services.

September Passenger Traffic Rises 11.4% at Fraport-run Greek Airports

The 14 Greek regional airports operated by Fraport Greece recorded an 11.4 percent increase in September, compared to the same month last year, reaching a total of 4.2 million passengers.

Thessaloniki to Host Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum in 2018

The northern city of Thessaloniki will host next year’s Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum (BBSF) at the International Exhibition Center on May 30-June 1.

Ryanair Cancels More Flights, Greece also Affected

Destinations in Greece will be affected by Ryanair's decision to cancel more flights this winter, affecting the travel plans of some 400,000 passengers.

Trivago: Athens, Santorini, Crete Among Top Choices for Autumn Holidaymakers

Athens, Santorini and Crete are among the most popular autumn destinations for Greek and foreign holidaymakers, according to a survey by trivago.

Thessaloniki’s 82nd TIF was ‘Best of the Decade’

The 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) has been titled "the biggest of the last decade" after attracting over 260,000 visitors during September 9-17.