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WTM London 2018 Special

Greece this year is attending the World Travel Market London 2018, the global meeting place for the travel trade, and for over three days will network, negotiate and conduct business with international travel professionals, key industry buyers, journalists and digital influencers.

In its 39th year, WTM London attracts a global audience that shape the travel industry.

Greece will be represented at WTM London at the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) venue, which will host a number of exhibitors, including destinations (regions and municipalities) and businesses (hotels and travel companies) from the country and its islands.

WTM London 2017 Special

As the official WTM media partner for Greece, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) will attend and support the exhibition, destination Greece and all Greek travel professionals attending.

Follow our WTM London 2018 Special for all the latest news. Drop by the GTP stand and say hello! You can find us at the Visit Greece (GNTO) venue at EU 1000 and EU1050!

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Tourism Cooperation: Ambassadors Views

Marking Greece’s participation in leading tourism exhibitions in November 2018, Greek Travel Pages – GTP invited the Ambassadors of the countries that consist the main incoming tourism markets to Greece, to join its initiative and give their message on Greek tourism and bilateral tourism cooperation.




Key Tourism Figures share their vision



Marking Greece’s participation in major tourism exhibitions in November 2018, Greek Travel Pages – GTP has provided a podium for the country’s key tourism figures and regional governors to share their vision for the upcoming 2019 season and the future of Greek tourism.




WTM London 2018 Exhibitor List – Exhibitors from Greece

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