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Greece once again is attending the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 and will meet up with the global travel trade to network, negotiate and conduct business. In its 37th year, WTM London is the global meeting place for the travel trade.

Greek Travel Pages WTM official media partner

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP), as the official WTM media partner for Greece, will be there to support the event, destination Greece and all travel professionals attending. Follow our WTM London 2016 Special for all the latest. Visit GTP at the Visit Greece (Greek National Tourism Organization – GNTO) venue at EU 1200 and EU1270.

The GNTO venue hosts a number of exhibitors including destinations (regions and municipalities) and businesses (hotels and travel companies) from Greece and the country’s islands.

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WTM London 2016 News Feed

WTM London 2016 Conference and Events Sees a Record 19,000 Attendees

The conference and event programme of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 experienced a five percent increase, taking...

Secrets of Attica Region Revealed at WTM London 2016

As part of its ongoing tourism campaign and in efforts to stimulate the interest of the UK market, the Attica Region...

Destination Athens Gains Ground at WTM London 2016

Greece's capital Athens won over the crowds at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London, held November 7-9, as a...

Tourism Minister Meets Travel Bloggers Greece

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and members of Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) recently shared views on the rise in Greek...

Greece @ WTM London 2016 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greece received messages of confidence from the British travel market during the 37th World Travel Market (WTM), held...

WTM London 2016: Most Successful Ever with a Record 51,500 Participants

World Travel Market London 2016 was the most successful ever with a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest...

WTM 2016: Greece’s Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Named Top Wellness Venue

The luxury Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso was named the best wellness destination in Greece at the Wellness Travel...

WTM 2016: Anatolia Hotels Presents New Logo, Adds Villas to Portfolio

The Anatolia Hotels group has announced a slight change to its brand, having added the management of villas to its activities.

WTM 2016: Travellers Invited to Go for the Extraordinary and Vacation in Evrytania, Central Greece

International tour operators and journalists attending the recent World Travel Market (WTM) in London were invited to go...

Thessaloniki Wins Over Brits at WTM London 2016

All the more British tourists are seeking to visit Thessaloniki for its “city break” offerings including cultural,...

WTM 2016: Halkidiki Set to Attract UK, Dutch Tourists in 2017

The region of Halkidiki in northern Greece is ready to welcome visitors from the UK and Holland next year, the Halkidiki...

WTM 2016: Argo Travel Presents New Product for Medical Tourism in Greece

Argo Travel Group presented its new medical tourism product to markets from all around the globe at this year's World...

WTM 2016: Minister Kountoura Underlines Importance of Safe and Seamless Travel

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently echoed the sentiments of UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai that...

WTM 2016: Travel Industry Gets Preview of Dubai’s Epic Aquatic Show ‘La Perle’

A new futuristic live show, expected to forever change the entertainment scene in Dubai, as well as benefit the city’s...

WTM 2016: Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes Santorini’s ‘Carpe Diem’ to Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently informed the travel industry at the World Travel Market (WTM)...

WTM 2016: Santikos Collection Launches Revamped Marpunta Village to the UK Market

The family owned Santikos Collection, best known for their hotels on the island of Skiathos, launched another of their...

Safety, Easier Travel Tops Tourism Leaders’ Agenda for 2017

Enhancing security and facilitating travel in order to ensure sustainable growth of travel and tourism is the top...

WTM 2016: Crete Expects More UK Visitors, Extra Flights

Crete is set to usher in the 2017 tourism season on a positive note according to pre-bookings which suggest more...

WTM London 2016 Closes on a High

Tourism ministers, bloggers and party goers turned the final day of the revamped three-day World Travel Market (WTM)...

WTM 2016: Tourism Ministers Focus on Boosting Cooperation in Safe, Secure and Seamless Travel

Ministers of Tourism from nearly 60 countries and industry leaders gathered at the Ministers’ Summit organized by the...

WTM 2016: Chatbots the focus of Day Three of the Travel Tech Show

Chatbots are not going to take over the world yet but solid use cases are emerging according to experts speaking during...

WTM 2016: New Flights to Greece in Summer 2017

A number of new flight routes from the UK to popular destinations in Greece are expected to launch for summer 2017,...

WTM 2016: SETE Chief Says Sectors Can Work with Tourism to Boost Greek Economy

Tourism can contribute to further growth and play a crucial role in restoring the Greek economy by involving other...

WTM 2016: Historian Bettany Hughes Invites All to Chios

Known for her love for Chios, English historian, author, and broadcaster Bettany Hughes was the special guest at a...

Greece’s Aegean Islands Stand Out at WTM 2016

The stand of the South Aegean Region at this year's World Travel Market (WTM) London is surely one of the most talked...

WTM 2016: Terrorism is Main Concern for Holidaymakers and Industry

Terrorism is the number-one concern for British holidaymakers, while travel industry bosses say terror attacks have had...

WTM 2016: Partnerships and Collaboration are Key to Tourism Success

Collaboration between the public and private sectors was a key theme on the second day of the World Travel Market (WTM)...

World Travel Market London 2016 Celebrates 10th WTM World Responsible Tourism Day

2016 saw the 10th anniversary of the responsible tourism programme at World Travel Market (WTM) London discuss...

WTM 2016: Greece Hits ‘New High Record’ in Tourist Arrivals

By the end of the year, international arrivals to Greece are expected to exceed 27 million - including cruise arrivals -...

WTM 2016: Survey Reveals Positive Outlook for Greece, Egypt and Turkey

The tourism industries in Greece, Egypt and Turkey could be getting back on track, according to the WTM Industry Report...

WTM 2016: Brexit Will Hit Inbound and Outbound Markets – But Trade Is Resilient, Say Bosses

Countries around the world will see a decline in visitors from the UK as Brits feel the pinch following the referendum...

WTM 2016: ‘British Travellers are Loyal to Greece’

"British travellers are very loyal and repeat visitors and the numbers are growing every year", Tourism Minister Elena...

WTM London 2016 Opens for Business

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 began with a busier-than-ever Speed Networking event, attracting a number of first...

Greece Set to Impress at WTM London 2016

Greece is getting ready for three busy and productive days at World Travel Market (WTM) London, which will open its...

Meli Tours Announces Participation in November Tourism Exhibitions

Meli Tours, a member of Meli Group, has announced its participation in a series of international tourism exhibitions...

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in All-spa Extravaganza at WTM London 2016

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, a leading spa resort in Greece and World Travel Award 2016 winner, will be among...

Marbella Corfu Renovates for 2017, Tells WTM London

After five years of extensive refurbishment works, the five-star MarBella Corfu is ready to tell the world and will...

South Aegean Region Aims to Impress at WTM London 2016

The South Aegean Region will once again give visitors to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 a grand welcome once...

WTM London Announces ‘All-spa’ Line-up for Wellness Lounge

World Travel Market London is again hosting spa specialists in its Wellness Lounge, with 25 partners showcasing their...

Aqua Vista Hotels to Show its Best at WTM London and Philoxenia Tourism Fairs

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels will participate once again as an exhibitor in two annual...

WTM London Launches New Mobile App

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 has announced the launch of its new mobile app; WTM London. With new features, the...

‘Safe and Seamless Travel’ on Agenda of UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit hosts an array of leading speakers from both the private and public sector to discuss...

Bettany Hughes to Give a ‘Taste of Chios’ at WTM London 2016

English historian, author, and broadcaster Bettany Hughes will host a special promotional event for the island of Chios...

WTM London 2016 Attracts New Exhibitors from All Corners of the Globe

The world’s oldest surviving republic, a luxury chauffeur service in Iceland, an African destination that has high hopes...

Interview – Dimitris Serifis: ‘A New Era for Nelios will begin at WTM London 2016’

Nelios, a leading Greek hotel digital marketing company, is getting ready to make its debut at World Travel Market (WTM)...

Party, Party, Party! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns

World Travel Market London 2016 has announced the diversity of exhibitors that will be partying in style during WTM...

TUI Group Headline Partner of WTM Buyers’ Club

World Travel Market London has announced TUI Group as headline sponsor of its prestigious WTM Buyers’ Club, the business...

WTM London 2016: The Place to Discover the Latest Travel and Tourism Trends

World Travel Market London 2016 will unveil an array of research in to a variety of sectors within the global travel...

Futurologist Brian Solis to Speak at WTM London’s Leaders’ Lunch Event

Award-winning author, digital analyst and futurist Brian Solis will speak at the prestigious WTM Leaders’ Lunch on the...

WTM London 2016: 10 Reasons to Attend

World Travel Market London presents 10 reasons why you should attend the new-look, three-day WTM London 2016.

Greek Bike Friendly Hotels Get Special Sticker, Pilot Launch at WTM London 2016

Greek hotels welcoming bicycle lovers and accommodating their needs will now receive a special sticker in efforts to...

WTM London 2016: Women in Travel Meetup to Debate Entrepreneurial and Leadership Skills

The third Women in Travel Meetup will host renowned travel executives debating the issues of entrepreneurship and...

WTM London Announces 2016 Social Media Line-up

World Travel Market London 2016 has lined up Facebook’s head of travel, as well as instigators of successful campaigns...

World Travel Market London 2016: Register for WTM Speed Networking Programme

World Travel Market London is calling on its WTM Buyers’ Club members to apply for the hugely popular WTM Speed...

Bloggers Urged to Apply for WTM London Speed Networking Event

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 is calling on bloggers to apply for its hugely popular speed networking event in...

World Responsible Tourism Day to Celebrate 10 Years at WTM in 2016

The World Travel Market (WTM) London in November will see World Responsible Tourism Day 2016 celebrating both its 10th...

UK Bosses Talk Brexit on First Day of WTM London 2016

World Travel Market London will host a session of senior executives to discuss the implications of Brexit on the UK...

WTM London 2016: Special Hotel Rates to Delegates

An exclusive deal between Reed Travel Exhibitions and HotelMap gives special hotel rates to delegates, starting with...

WTM London 2016 to Reveal New Travel Trends

Euromonitor International and World Travel Market (WTM) London have once again collaborated to predict future trends...

‘Wonderful Indonesia’ Woos the World with Sponsorship Deal at WTM London 2016

Indonesia’s tourism ministry has signed a key sponsorship deal with World Travel Market London 2016 as the country plans...

WTM London’s LGBT Village Welcomes Madrid and World Pride as ‘Premier Exhibitors’

World Travel Market London has announced the city of Madrid and World Pride - the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual...

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 Finalists Announced

Responsible Travel has announced the 13 finalists in the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards that will take place at...

Social Media Superstar Jeremy Jauncey to Talk at WTM London 2016

Entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey, the founder of Beautiful Destinations, will be the keynote speaker at the first of two...

WTM London 2016 Champions Sport Tourism with New Global Summit

A new Global Sport Tourism Summit will be launched at World Travel Market London 2016 in association with sport tourism...

WTM London 2016: Brexit Brings Exclusive Delegate Discounts on Accommodation, Flights

With the UK Pound Sterling at a record low following the Brexit vote, the move to a three-day event, plus exclusive...

WTM London 2016 Attracts New Exhibitors from Around the Globe

The world's largest hotels search site, an aircraft charter specialist and the fourth largest city in Ecuador are among...

Registration Open for WTM London 2016

World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration to the new-look...

TUI Boss to Address UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit on Safe and Seamless Travel

Fritz Joussen, the new chief executive at travel giant TUI Group, will make the opening address at the UNWTO & WTM...

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016: ‘Harder to Win than Ever’

Responsible Travel on Wednesday released the select 75 organisations longlisted for the 2016 World Responsible Tourism...

WTM London 2016 to Celebrate Two ‘Responsible Tourism’ Anniversaries

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 will commemorate two key responsible tourism anniversaries; 20 years of...

WTM London: World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 Kick Off 20th Year of Ethical Tourism

Tourism businesses, organisations and initiatives around the world are now being invited to submit an entry into the...

Save Money on Flights for World Travel Market Events

Delegates attending events within the World Travel Market portfolio can take advantage of discounted air fares with...

Travel Expert Doug Lansky to Speak at WTM London

International travel expert Doug Lansky, a tourism development advisor and travel writer with controversial and...

WTM London, ONBC Announce Launch of 2016 Official LGBT Village

World Travel Market (WTM) London recently announced the 2016 launch of the Official LGBT Village at WTM London.

Key Tourism Figures share their vision



Marking Greece’s participation in major tourism exhibitions in November 2016, Greek Travel Pages – GTP has provided a podium for the country’s key tourism figures, regional governors and travel professionals to share their vision for the upcoming 2017 season and the future of Greek tourism.



WTM London 2016 Exhibitor List – Exhibitors from Greece