EUMED 9 Countries Should ‘Lead the Way’ for Climate Change, Says Greek PM

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EU leaders adopted the Athens Declaration on Climate Change and the Environment in the Mediterranean during the 8th EUMED 9 Summit held in the Greek capital last week. The nine leaders of Southern EU countries, most of which faced terrible wildfires over the summer, said in the declaration – an initiative of Greek Prime Minister […]

WTTC Makes post-Covid-19 Investment Recommendations for Travel, Tourism Sector

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that provides investment recommendations for governments and destinations, as they work to rebuild and grow their travel and tourism sector. WTTC’s report showcases the importance of investment in the travel and tourism sector as a pathway to recovery, and how crucial it is […]

Belgian Reality TV Show Picks Halkidiki as Destination for Newlyweds

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Halkidiki in northern Greece, has been selected by RTL-TVi – a French-speaking TV station in Belgium – as the filming location of reality TV show “Married at First Sight”. The popular TV show follows singles yearning for a life-long partnership as they agree to a provocative proposal: getting legally married to a stranger the moment […]

Greece Planning Actions to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China

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Photo source: @Vkikilias Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Thursday said Greece will aim to boost its bilateral tourism relations with China and promote actions to introduce new destinations throughout the country to Chinese visitors and thus extend the season. Speaking during the inauguration event of the Greece – China Year of Culture and Tourism, […]

Greek Gastronomy Shines at 2021 Russian Culinary Olympiad

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Polykarpos Efstathiou Head of GNTO Russia; Natalia Belyakova, Professor of St. Petersburg Higher School of Economics; Vidal Jose Antonio, Head of the World Wine Tourism Organization (GWTO); Yulia Rybakova, Advisor to the Head of Rostourism; Schur Vladimir, Head of the Tourism Agency of Primorskiy (Vladivostok), Leonid Gelibterman President of the International Center of

Greece Presents Wine Tourism Strategy at UNWTO Global Event

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Photo source: UNWTO Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki recently presented Greece’s wine tourism strategy to a wide range of experts attending the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Portugal. Organized by the World Tourism Organization and held September 9-10 in Alentejo, the global conference focused on the theme “Wine Tourism – a […]

Greece Aiming for Business Growth, Change of Production Model

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Greece’s aim for the next six years is to change its production model and achieve growth, Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Tuesday, during the 2nd Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum that is taking place in the northern Greek city. Speaking during a session titled “Reconstruction, development and expansion of the productive base of the […]

ETC Releases Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices

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The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing 33 national tourism organisations in Europe, has published its new Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices. The handbook is a guide that explains how national and local tourism organisations can encourage tourism stakeholders at every level to build sustainable tourism practices into their everyday

Covid-19: Opening Borders an Immediate Priority for Travel, Say Agency Trade Associations

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Travel agency trade associations, collectively representing thousands of people who work at travel agencies and related businesses around the world, on Monday called on government leaders globally to align and make the opening of borders an immediate priority to let the restart of international travel occur. The American Society of Travel

Greece Launches Online Service for Official Translations

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Greece has launched an online service for the official translation of documents to facilitate citizens and businesses seeking certified translators, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced recently. Citizens are no longer required to visit the ministry’s former translation service. Those in need of translations can now select the translator of their choice from the