The Region of Crete participated in a workshop in Bucharest targeting Romanian tourists and hospitality professionals who seemingly can’t get enough of the island’s appeal; Crete jumped into the spotlight at the “Choose Greece – Choose Crete” workshop to show off its year-round splendour.
The event gave Crete the ideal stage to showcase its opulent tourist offerings, breathtaking scenery, and kind hospitality. The timing could not have been better since Romania was developing as a travel market. What about the locals? Let’s say it was impossible to overlook their enthusiasm.
Romania’s Interest in Crete is Genuine
Crete wasn’t just there to distribute pamphlets. All packed into one lovely package, attendees saw the island’s vast diversity—think beautiful beaches, historic ruins, and genuine village attitudes. Packed with B2B meetings where Crete’s tourist representatives exchanged ideas with Romanian travel professionals and organizations, the event was It seems Romanians are already quite enthusiastic. The steady increase in Romanian visitors confirms this island is what their holiday fantasies are made of.
- An interesting presentation highlighted Crete’s best features, from its rich culture to its idyllic scenery.
- Business meetings helped establish ties between Romanian travel companies and Crete’s tourism industry.
- The Romanians present? Completely sold. The excitement, energy, and possible alliances were extraordinary.
Who Guided Crete’s Delegation?
Manolis Markantonakis, head of the regional tourism department, and Olga Milioni, who oversees planning and development, flew the flag for Crete. These two worked the room, ensuring Crete’s presence was memorable rather than just standing around nodding.
Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, the Region’s Deputy Governor for Tourism, on the other hand, was not hesitant to sum it up exactly: “Our Balkan neighbors always consider Crete a must-see destination, and the Romanians are the ones who support it in the most consistent way, increasing their visitor numbers every year.”
