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WTM 2015: Skiathos – Mamma Mia, Here I Go Again… 60-70% Repeat Visitors

“Skiathos is a home away from home, it’s safe and friendly and we know our visitors by their first names,” Panos Diolettas, president of the Skiathos Tourism Development Committee, told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) on the sidelines of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.

WTM London 2015 – Day 4 – Final Day Highlights

Thursday was the final day of WTM London 2015 at ExCeL London. Watch the "end of day" video and hear from visitors and exhibitors giving their view on the leading global event for the travel industry - WTM London 2015.

WTM 2015: Greek Alt. Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism in the UK

Greek tourism's opportunities for developing new products and destinations and for expanding the season were among the main topics Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on during her meetings with leading UK tour operators on the sidelines of this week's World Travel...

WTM 2015: Thursday Confirms the Thirst for Speed Networking

WTM London 2015 ended on a high, with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day.

WTM London 2015 – Day 3 – End of Day Highlights

A third successful day of WTM London has come to an end. Take a look at some of the highlights from the day, including the World Responsible Tourism Opening and Awards.

WTM 2015: Social Media Changing Destination Branding, UNWTO/WTM Ministers Summit

Destination branding and the way tourism marketing organizations operate need to be adapted to the changes brought in by social media, according to the outcome of the meeting of Ministers of Tourism and private sector leaders at the 9th UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM)...

WTM 2015: ‘The Warm Embrace Makes Greek Tourism a Leader’, Says Rhodes Hotels Chief

Why Greece? It’s hospitable, safe, a value for money, offering a quality product at good prices. Why the Greek island of Rhodes? It’s diversity, the sheer variety and caliber of its offerings and the warmth of its people.

WTM 2015: Poros – A Greek Island for the Refined & the Soul Seeker

For some Greek islands, mass tourism is their life source, but for the isle of Poros, in the Saronic Gulf, just an hour away from Athens, it’s not a factor at play.

WTM 2015: Airline Sector in the Spotlight at World Travel Market Day 3

The airline sector was in the spotlight on the third day of World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry.

WTM London 2015 – Day 2 – End of Day Highlights

Day two of WTM London, opening its doors to all travel trade attendees, was exceptionally busy. Watch end of day video & check out tomorrow's key events.

WTM 2015: UK Early Bookings Give Greece Encouraging News for 2016 Season

A one-digit increase in early bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece for 2016 has been recorded so far, Andreas Andreadis, president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), said on the sidelines of the World Travel Market London.

WTM 2015: South Aegean Region Teams Up with CNN to ‘Take You to Greece’

The South Aegean Region launched its new tourism campaign for its islands on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on Monday.

WTM 2015: Increase of Buyer, Visitor Numbers

Tuesday saw a busy second day at World Travel Market London with buyer numbers up a huge 29% and visitor numbers up 3% by lunchtime compared with the same day last year.

WTM 2015: Celestyal Cruises Aims to Get Closer to UK Market, Launches 7-day ‘3 Continents’ Itinerary

Celestyal Cruises, the only home porting cruise operator in Greece, is hoping to attract more British holidaymakers on its cruises through its participation in this year's World Travel Market.

Delegates Hail Busy First Day at WTM London

World Travel Market (WTM) London – the leading global event for the travel industry – has seen a busy first day of business deals and networking. “We have had a fantastic start”, said Simon Press, WTM London Senior Director.

WTM London 2015 – Day 1 – End of Day Highlights

WTM London opened its doors on Monday, November 2, and those who attended got down to business! Watch end of day video & check out tomorrow's key events.

WTM 2015: Greece to Target the Shoulder Season

Greece will focus on attracting tourists in the shoulder and non-peak season months, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on Monday.

WTM 2015: UK Tour Operators Confirm Greek Tourism’s Resilience

Despite Greece’s well publicised problems with the economy and refugees this year, it was "business as usual" for UK tour operators selling holidays in the country.

WTM 2015: Crete Ready for New Season, Set to Launch Info Site for Tourists

Promoting alternative and adventure tourism and at the same time bringing the celebrated Cretan hospitality to the frontline of its tourism strategy for 2016, the Region of Crete is moving full speed ahead to prepare for the new season, its Commissioner of Tourism, Michalis...

WTM 2015: ‘Greek Crisis a Positive Side for Athens’, says Alexandros Vassilikos

Alexandros Vassilkos, President of the Athens, Attica and Argosaronic Hotel Association, on Monday suggested that the Greek economic crisis helped bring the public and private sectors together, build partnerships and develop new campaigns and products to woo tourists.