GNTO Expects Greek Tourism to See a Good Year

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With all eyes on Greece’s upcoming official opening to tourists, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is optimistic that the sector will see a much better year than it did in 2020. “We will do much better than last year,” GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said on Tuesday, adding that his forecast comes from the […]

Video: AEGEAN and GNTO Show Just How ‘Hot’ Greece is as a Tourism Destination

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greek airline company AEGEAN and the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) once again joined forces and have launched a new ad campaign that aims to show just how “hot” Greece is as a tourism destination for travel all year round. Focusing on Greece’s warm climate and multiple diverse outdoor experiences it can offer, the new […]

Covid-19 Affects Germans’ Travel Plans for Greece

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Limeni, Peloponnese. Photo source: @Visit Greece Although Germans are dreaming of the Greek islands this year, Greece’s epidemiological situation is negatively affecting their travel plans for the summer season ahead, local tourism experts say. Greece is still considered a “high-risk” area for German authorities with most Germans appearing reluctant to travel to Greek

Workshop: GNTO Will Say ‘Benvenuti in Grecia’ to Italian Tourism Professionals

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Chania, Crete. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Italian office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in May will welcome Italian tourism professionals to an online workshop dedicated to Greece and its tourism offerings. Scheduled to take place during May 12-14, the “Benvenuti in Grecia” (welcome to Greece) workshop will include B2B meetings between Italian […]

GNTO Supports Virtual Events Promoting Crete and Thessaloniki

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Photo Source: TCB The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has included two virtual events under its auspices, promoting the popular destinations of Thessaloniki and Crete. Following a decision by GNTO President Angela Gerekou, the organization is supporting the tourism conference Agritourism on Crete, scheduled to take place on May 9, as well as the 1st […]

Angela Gerekou Appointed to Advisory Board of World Tourism Forum Institute

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The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has welcomed Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou to its advisory board. Based in London, the WTFI is a research institute that supports sustainable and universally accessible tourism. “It is an honour for me to be part of the advisory board of the World Tourism Forum Institute […]

Greek Hoteliers Hope Covid-19 Vaccines, Tests will Support Tourism Season

By admin 16 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May

Sea Safety at Greek Beaches a Priority for GNTO

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Aiming to prevent accidents on Greek coasts and at sea, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the Safe Water Sports non governmental organization. Ahead of the National Day for the Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drowning that is held every year on May 11, the two organizations singed a memorandum of […]

Greece is a ‘Tourism Brand’ to Invest in, Says GNTO President

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Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou on Thursday informed professionals from five Arab countries of North Africa on the advantages that make Greece an ideal destination for tourism investments. “The need for safety, contact with nature and authentic – experiential experiences, as well as the search for new, alternative and quality

Greece in Talks with Airlines, Tour Operators to Boost Tourism

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is currently discussing with leading airlines and tour operators on ways to cooperate in order to promote Greece’s tourism product to markets abroad, the organization’s secretary general, Dimitris Fragakis, said on Friday. Speaking during an interview on Hellenic Parliament (Vouli) TV Channel, Fragakis stressed that the