Greece
Greece
Greek National Tourism Organisation & Google Promote Tourism
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Tourism have taken advantage of the web tools to promote tourism in Greece, and as Ministry officials stated ''the in house advertising campaign is in use since May 27th'', to attract more tourists to...
Greece
Greek Ferries to Start Season Using Vaccine Certificates, Rapid Tests
Greek Minister Giannis Plakiotakis stated that Greek ferries will use vaccination certificates, and self-tests to allow the season to start.
events
Athens to Host International Conference on Underwater Heritage
An international conference on the management of underwater cultural and natural heritage sites entitled "Dive in Blue Growth" will be held at the amphitheatre of the Acropolis Museum in Athens on October 16-18.
The conference, organised by the project BLUEMED...
Cyprus
Cypriot Tourism Continues to Climb
The majority of tourists who visited Cyprus between June and September of 2018 said that they were "satisfied to a great extent" with their stay, according to a survey commissioned by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO).
The survey of visitors...
Greece
Twin Tourism Exhibitions Philoxenia and Hotelia in Thessaloniki
The 33rd international tourism exhibition Philoxenia and the international hotel equipment exhibition Hotelia opened on Friday in Thessaloniki.
The most important tourism-industry event in Greece, has a recorded 10 pct increase in the number of exhibitors and an upgraded picture...
Greece
Twin Tourism Exhibitions Philoxenia and Hotelia Open in Thessaloniki
The 33rd international tourism exhibition Philoxenia and the international hotel equipment exhibition Hotelia opened on Friday in Thessaloniki.
"It is the most important tourism-industry event in Greece, which this year records a 10 pct increase in the number of exhibitors",...
Business
Greek Investment Forum to be Held in China's Xi’an
The 1st Greek Investment Forum, to be held in the Chinese city of Xi’an - capital of the Shaanxi prefecture - on December 11, 2017, aims to attract Chinese capital for medium-sized investments in Greece.
The business meetings to be...
Greece
Wine Tourism to be Included in Greece's Travel Packages
The Federation of Tourist and Travel Agencies in Greece, FedHATTA, and the National Interprofessional Organisation of Vine and Wine held an event for the prospects of wine tourism in Greece and its connection with all inclusive holidays.
The aim was...
Greece
International Arrivals to Greek Airports Soar in Sept
International arrivals to Greek airports “soared” from January to September, according to data released by the Greek Tourist Organisation (SETE). More specifically, arrivals to the main airports of the country rose 7.6 percent in the 9-month period compared to...
Greece
#NowIsTheTime to Win a Greek Vacation and Explore Greece too
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT) is running a campaign "Now is the time" from August 22 until September 23 as part of its program to extend the tourist season.
"For the selection and the promotion of the actions of...
Greece
Foreign TV Programs to Promote Tourism in Greece
British television network BBC2 is planning TV shootings in Thessaloniki and Imathia from July 24-31, with the support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT), with the view to promoting popular and lesser-known Greek destinations abroad, through the entertainment...
Culture
United Nations World Tourism Organization Sees Bright Future for Greek Tourism
Taleb Rifai, United Nations World Tourism Organisation's secretary general, expressed his, as well as the organization's confidence regarding Greece's continuing growth in the tourism sector.
In 2015, international tourist arrivals to Greece grew by seven percent reaching 23.6 million, while...
Economy
Google Supports 'Grow Greek Tourism Online' Initiative
Google announced at a press conference on Wednesday that it supports the initiative "Grow Greek Tourism Online."
In cooperation with the Economy, Development and Tourism Ministry and the National Greek Tourism Organisation as well as the Greek Tourism Enterprises Association,...
Business
Google Promoting Greek Tourism
Google is launching a new program aimed at helping Greek companies and maximizing the country’s tourist potential. It is also designed to improve Google’s struggling image in Europe.
The program seeks to make over 600 small and medium-sized Greek businesses more accessible...
Cyprus
Cyprus Tourism Organization Launches 'Cypriot Breakfast' Initiative to Promote Local Products
Cyprus Tourism Organization is trying to find new ways to appeal to international tourists. CTO’s latest move involves a culinary tourism initiative that aims to promote the country’s local products.
CTO hopes that "the diversity of this kind of tourism will...