Greece’s New 1821 App Features Revolution Sites and Monuments

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A new free app that provides information on landmarks and monuments related to the 1821 Greek War of Independence was launched on Wednesday by the Greek Tourism Ministry in collaboration with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) as part of this year’s bicentennial celebrations. The ministry hopes the app will serve as a useful guide […]

Greece’s ‘Authentic Marathon Swim’ Scheduled for July 2-4

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Impressive photo from the swimming of the Authentic Marathon Swim (photo by Elias Lefas @ Authentic Marathon Swim) Following its historical revival in Greece, the Authentic Marathon Swim will return for the second consecutive year during July 2-4 at Artemision. Amateur and professional swimmers from both Greece and abroad will have the opportunity to enjoy […]

Greece, San Marino Discuss Strengthening Tourism Cooperation

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterpart from San Marino, Federico Pedini Amati at the Greek Tourism Ministry in Athens accompanied by Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki (left) and the Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Viki Loizou. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and his counterpart from San Marino, Federico Pedini Amati on

GNTO Includes Agritourism in Greece’s Promotional Strategy

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Photo source: Visit Greece The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is planning to design and run a mini campaign for the promotion of agritourism activities in Greece. Speaking during a recent online meeting with representatives of Agroxenia – a non-profit organization promoting agritourism – GNTO President Angela Gerekou referred to the significant contribution of

GNTO Chief: Greece Aiming for Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou on Wednesday presented the basic points of Greece’s strategy for the development and worldwide promotion of the country’s tourism offering, in the post-covid-19 era. “Facing the impacts of Covid-19 on the travel industry is more crucial than ever and a national policy on tourism must combine all […]

Angela Gerekou: Equality cannot be postponed

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On occasion of International Women’s Day, GTP Headlines has invited women in Greek tourism to take a stand and answer the following question: What is the greatest challenge for Greek tourism in the post-Covid-19 era and what is the first step to address it? “Winston Churchill is credited with first saying: “Never waste a good […]

Athens Will Be Host Destination for World Tunnel Congress 2023

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Lykavitos Hill, Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Athens in May 2023 will host the World Tunnel Congress (WTC), the annual event of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AIES). The World Tunnel Congress is held in a different city every year, hosting over 2,000 delegates from all over the world. It also includes a […]

GNTO Aims to Give Greek Gastronomy the Attention it Deserves

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Photo source: @Development Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Crete The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is looking into ways to promote Greek gastronomy and connect local cuisine and products with tourism. Speaking during an online event last week, GNTO President Angela Gerekou said that the Mediterranean diet is a significant – yet untapped – national

GNTO Explores Ways to Promote Athens Abroad

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote Athens to markets abroad, with a focus on the wider area of the city’s historic center, and to support the tourist shops of the popular Plaka district. GNTO President Angela Gerekou recently exchanged views on the issue in a meeting with the vice governor […]

Greece Honored Country at Int’l Art Expo in China

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Greece will be the honored country at the international art exhibition titled “The tides of the century”, which is scheduled to take place this year during February 8 – December 8 in the Hainan province of China. The international art exhibition will showcase over 140 works by more than 80 artists from 23 countries around […]