DiscoverEU: Almost 61,000 Young Travelers to Explore Europe by Train

By admin 10 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Lukasz Kobus A total of 60,950 Europeans aged 18-20 will receive a free travel pass under the “DiscoverEU is back” round that took place in October, the European Commission announced last week. According to the Commission, 333,728 young people applied for a travel pass. “This shows the great […]

Tourism 2022: New Year Message by UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili

By admin 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Following is the message of World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary‑General Zurab Pololikashvili on the occasion of the New Year. “This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy of an evolving crisis and of the actions of governments. However, […]

Central Macedonia Shows Tourism Side to Domestic, International Markets

By admin 27 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Central Macedonia Region is re-introducing its tourism destinations to show the world that they can offer safe and authentic experiences to travelers. Aiming to attract visitors from quality tourism markets, the region has carried out a number of activities in Greece and abroad in the last few months. “We are moderately optimistic that revenues […]

Polish Tourism Professionals Meet Central Macedonia and Heraklion

By admin 27 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek destinations of Central Macedonia and Heraklion, Crete, were presented to Polish tourism professionals through a number of B2B meetings at the Greek Tourism Workshop held this month in Warsaw. The workshop took place on December 9 and was sponsored by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). Central Macedonia was introduced as the event’s […]

‘Time to Feel Free’ Says Video Promoting Thessaloniki and Nearby Destinations

By admin 24 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Marketing Greece recently launched a video promoting destinations near Thessaloniki, northern Greece, to potential travelers who wish to “feel free” and discover off-the-beaten-track spots. Through the new video titled “Time to feel free. Memories of a roadtrip from Thessaloniki”, Marketing Greece sends its holiday wishes and invites travelers on a roadtrip full of special

Greece Aims for Total Tourism Restart in 2022, Says Minister Kikilias

By admin 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias “Our aim is in 2022 to move forward with a full tourism restart,” said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias during a parliamentary session on the 2022 budget this week, announcing that the “summer season” will begin earlier in March or April 2022 “for destinations which can support it”. The minister expressed […]

INSETE Study Examines Trends and Actions to Take Greek Tourism into the Future

By admin 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, released this week the first part of a study that examines global trends affecting tourism development and how these can be used to further improve the Greek tourism product. Conducted jointly by Deloitte – Remaco on behalf of INSETE, the “Greek Tourism 2030 | Action Plans” study provides […]

Xenia 2021 Sees Success After the Covid Halt

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Eighteen months after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a delay, the Greek hospitality trade show Xenia opened its doors for three days in Athens to exhibitors, buyers, partners and members of the media. During November 27-29, over 17,000 mask-wearing visitors passed through the doors of the Metropolitan Expo. The event may have attracted a smaller crowd […]

Eurogroup Approves Release of Next €767m Tranche for Greece

By admin 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @EUCouncil The Eurogroup approved the release on Monday of 767 million euros in aid as part of Greece’s enhanced surveillance and debt support program, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras. Eurozone finance ministers who met in Brussels on Monday and were briefed on the findings of the Commission’s 12th enhanced surveillance report for […]

Greek Minister Wants to Create Framework for Tourism – Trade Activities

By admin 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias with Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) President Giorgos Karanikas. The time has come to set up a framework that will regulate the operation of tourism trade activity, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias this week after meeting with Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE)