Austrian tour operator Alltours has expanded its summer 2020 Greece programs adding airline seats and hotel options to meet rising demand.
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Greece Tourism Minister Takes on Sales Role at WTM
Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis says Greece is expected to break records in tourism in 2020. Where’s the sustainable tourism in
The GNTO Is Set to Revamp Ionian Islands Tourism Goals
The GNTO says the Ionian Islands are to stand as example destinations for the implementation of sustainable tourism development policies.
London Contemporary Minoans Event to Honor Sophia Kokosalaki
Coming to the London Museum on November 5th, “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration” will honor Cretan fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki, who passed away in October. Distinguished academics and designers from Europe will come together in the Terrace Gallery at the Museum of London to showcase the everlasting influence of Minoan culture on the global […]
GNTO 2020 Strategy Focuses on Affluent Tourists and New Markets
Greece will focus on new markets and affluent travelers according to the new GNTO tourism strategy for 2020.
Royal Caribbean Lines Looks at More Greece Cruises
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and executives of Royal Caribbean Cruises looking at ways of boosting Greece cruises.
GNTO to Key on Culture for Greece’s Tourism Promotion
Cultural activities and events in Greece will play a huge part in the country’s promotion as a tourism destination, according to the GNTO.
Watercooler: New Tax Cuts for Greek Tourism Sector
“I am committed to fewer taxes, many investments, for good and new jobs, and growth which will bring better salaries and higher pensions in an efficient state.” Kyriakos Mitsotakis Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis winds up his foreign visits, returning to Athens from The Hague. Rumors have it that more tax cuts are in the […]
GNTO Promotes Halkidiki to Polish Tour Operators
At an event organized by Mouzenidis Travel Polska, the GNTO presented Halkidiki’s tourism value to more than 30 Polish Tour Operators.
Dimitris Fragakis Named Secretary-General of GNTO
Dimitris Frangakis is the new Secretary-General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
Investors Eye Greek Tourism and Property Markets
Growing tourism has spurred Greece’s economy and attracted investor interest in large projects with high-profit potential.
Greece Tourist Spending 27.7% More as of Q1 2019
Greece has experienced a 21.9% increase in average expenditure per trip in the first quarter of the 2019 touristic season.
Greece’s latest tourism campaign shows off Greek Filoxenia (VIDEO)
“Oh My Greece | Unlock the Feeling”, the country’s new tourism promotional campaign has now gone live.
INSETE Study Lays Groundwork for Truly Sustainaable Greece Tourism
Numbers from a new study released by INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) intelligence body show big growth on lesser returns. According to the study arrivals in Greece increased by almost 90% in the period 2005 – 2017. Meanwhile, the average tourist spend dropped by 30% on the view of source markets. Once again, however, sustainability for Greece’s tourism seems a highly subjective case in point. Here’s the report, followed by some objective observations.
Santorini’s Caldera Yachting Wins ‘Best in Luxury’ Award at WTM London 2018
Caldera Yachting, a Santorini-based company offering luxury yachting services, has received the silver award in the “Best in Luxury” category at the 2018 International Travel and Tourism Awards.