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 […]

‘Can’t Miss Thessaloniki’ Campaign Takes Off

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The “Great Tourism Partnership for Central Macedonia”, a joint venture of regional and local authorities and private bodies, recently launched a new campaign to promote the city of Thessaloniki to international travelers. Running under the title “Can’t miss Thessaloniki”, the campaign aims to inspire but also create the desire to travel, and set the northern […]

EU Launches European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 Competition

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The European Commission has launched the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 competition, an initiative that rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. EDEN was first introduced by the European Commission in 2007 as an initiative to reward non-traditional, emerging sustainable

UNWTO and IATA Launch Destination Tracker that Provides Covid-19 Travel Info

By admin 23 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently launched a Destination Tracker, a new free online tool for governments to provide information on Covid-19 requirements for travel and the measures in place at the destination. In preparation for the restart of international travel, the organizations have joined efforts to

Most Greek Hotels to Open from mid-June, Says Head of Hoteliers

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The majority of Greek hotels will open in the second half of June when the flow of bookings increases, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios estimated earlier this week. “We hope for a better season from July onwards but everything depends on the course of the pandemic and the percentage of vaccinations in Greece and its […]

All the Covid-19 Measures for a ‘Safe’ Greek Easter

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Greeks’ hopes to celebrate Orthodox Easter in the countryside on May 2 after months of Covid-19 lockdown were dashed on Wednesday after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out domestic travel. Greeks will celebrate Easter for a second time at home this year. In an address to the nation, Mitsotakis acknowledged the citizens’ fatigue adding however […]

GNTO Supports Virtual Events Promoting Crete and Thessaloniki

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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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 […]

Lamia in Central Greece to Host 2021 Acropolis Rally

By admin 22 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Acropolis Rally Greece last appeared in the WRC in 2013. Photo source: WRC The city of Lamia in Central Greece has been selected as the host city of the 2021 Acropolis Rally that will take place in Greece – for the first time after eight years – during September 9-12. The announcement was made on […]

US Urges Citizens to Reconsider Travel Abroad Due to Covid-19

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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In view of different Covid-19 developments worldwide, the US State Department urged Americans to reconsider all travel abroad this week, after updating its travel advisories on Tuesday, including its notice for Greece. More specifically, Greece has been placed on the highest alert: “Do not travel” level 4, together with dozens of other countries, including Germany, […]

Elitour: George Patoulis Re-elected President of Greek Health Tourism Council

By admin 21 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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George Patoulis Attica Governor George Patoulis has been re-elected president of the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour for a second term. Elitour is an Athens-based non-governmental organization that promotes health tourism in Greece, through cooperations with respective bodies abroad. The election process took place during Elitour’s online general assembly on April