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Local Gov’t Key in Making Greece a Health Tourism Destination

Local government must play a key role in establishing Greece as a leading medical and wellness tourism destination, KEDE President George Patoulis said.

Attica Gets Second Certified Thermal Spring

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has certified a thermal spring located in the coastal suburb of Glyfada, southern Athens.

Greek Spa Tourism Needs Regulatory Framework to Take Off

Technical specifications and setting out protected zones are the prerequisites for the development of thermal springs and spa tourism in Greece.

Medical Tourism Gains Ground, Says IPK Survey

Nearly 70 percent of all international health and medical outbound trips in 2016 were made for health-oriented reasons, according to a survey by IPK International.

Greece Still Needs Actions to Achieve Medical Tourism Growth

Greek experts, academics and authorities explored ways to tap into the growing health tourism market, during the Greek Tourism Expo recently held in Athens.

‘All-spa’ Line-up at WTM London 2017 for Wellness Symposium

WTM London 2017 will once again host the Wellness Symposium organized by Global Wellness Institute at the ExCeL exhibition center in November.

Licensing Procedure for Greek Spa Tourism Enterprises Extended

Entrepreneurs active in spa tourism will be able to apply through to December 12, 2017 for the licensing of their businesses.

Greece Spa Towns Mark Tourism Growth

Spa towns across Greece reported 8 percent growth in terms of tickets issued in 2016 compared to 2015, according to the National Center for Social Research.

Health Tourism Tops Greek Tourism Ministry’s Agenda

New investments and infrastructure works regarding the development of health, wellness and thermal tourism are included in the Tourism Ministry's agenda.

Nostos Expo 2016 Shines Spotlight on Alternative Tourism in Greece

For four days, Greece's active, explorer and adventure travel options were promoted to tourism professionals and travel agents from abroad at the Nostos Expo 2016, the first international meeting for alternative tourism in Greece.

European Distinction for Greece’s Aldemar Royal Mare at World Spa Awards

The Aldemar Royal Mare hotel, located in Hersonissos, Crete, earned the title of "Greece's Best Wellness Retreat 2016" at the World Spa Awards.

‘Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort’ Wins Awards for Wellness Excellence

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort in Crete recently won wellness awards that affirm its excellence in the hospitality industry.

Local Authorities to Get Involved in Promotion of Greek Health Tourism

Alternate Minister Elena Kountoura and the president of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) Yiorgos Patoulis last week explored the role of the country's local authorities in regards to health tourism.

Athens, Greece, To Host International Health Tourism Conference In 2015

Greece will host a three-day international conference on health tourism in Athens during 11-14 March 2015.

Health Tourism Integration Conference To Be Held In Athens, Greece

Greek professionals from eight health tourism segments will come together with sector-supporting industries in the upcoming Greek Health Tourism Integration Conference, scheduled to take place next month in Athens.

Medical Tourism In Greece Could Bring In €2 Billion By 2024

The institutional framework for the development of medical tourism in Greece was presented to Greek tourism professionals and government officials in an event in Athens.

Spa And Wellness Tourism Lag Behind In Greece

Greece was called on to follow Cyprus’ example and take advantage of the international opportunities wellness tourism offers at a recent workshop held at the Helexpo Palace in Athens.

Online Tourism Campaign Goes Public

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is going through changes, as it will operate as an agency for the promotion of Greece abroad, Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Geroulanos told Greek journalists.