Coronavirus Hits Greek MICE Industry Hard

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Greece’s MICE industry has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with sector professionals forecasting a severe drop in arrivals and revenues for 2020 due to the mass cancellation of conferences and events. According to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO), the City of Athens Convention and

New Light Design Showcases Athens Acropolis

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“Acropolis, in a whole new light” video by the Onassis Foundation (screenshot) The Athens Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent ancient sites, emerged in new light on Wednesday, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials. Lighting design and implementation were carried out by Emmy Award-winning artist Eleftheria

‘Travel the world. Make a difference’ Says New WTTC Tourism Campaign

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Τhe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major social media campaign aiming to raise awareness on the wide-ranging social benefits of travel. The new initiative asks travellers to think about the positive social impact that travel makes to people, places and communities dependent upon the travel & tourism sector for their livelihoods. […]

Sommet Education Appoints Digital Board to Enhance Hospitality Studying Experience

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Sommet Education has appointed a Digital Board composed of high-caliber experts in order to speed up and nourish digital hospitality studying experience and generate a direct impact on its curriculum worldwide. A leading worldwide network consisting of first-class higher education hospitality and culinary art schools Les Roches, Glion Institute of Higher Education and

European Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Athens

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Athens, Greece, Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas The European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) has announced that it will hold its annual meeting in Athens during October 8-9, with the support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation and the City of Athens Development and Destination Management Agency. The announcement comes a few

UNWTO and Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Share Insight on Future of Travel

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The impact of the Covid-19 health crisis on international travel & tourism, and ways of achieving recovery were discussed during a webinar held recently by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Titled, “Instrumental analysis: A clear vision amid crisis”, the webinar revealed the latest data in tourism arrivals and revenues

WTM Virtual: Early Bird Registration Opens for Trade Delegates

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Travel trade professionals from around the world can now register for WTM Virtual, scheduled for 9-11 November, and benefit from early bird tickets, that will offer access to an extensive conference program, a virtual exhibition, and one-to-one meetings with exhibitors. WTM Virtual will replace the live events of WTM London – Travel Forward and London […]

Glory of Acropolis to be Displayed in New Light

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Photo: Ministry of Culture / Gavriil Papadiotis A new lighting system installed at the Acropolis in Athens is expected to unveil the unique features of Greece’s landmark site and its surrounding monuments, during an official presentation on Wednesday evening. The new lighting will highlights nine points of the ancient monument: the Acropolis hill, the walls, […]

French Film ‘On sourit pour la photo’ Wraps Up Production in Greece

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French actors Agnès Hurstel, Pablo Pauly, Jacques Gamblin and Pascale Arbillot at the temple of Aphaia on Aegina. French movie production “On sourit pour la photo” recently finished filming in Greece with the support of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). The foreign production crew filmed in various locations in Athens, the Athenian Riviera and […]

Thessaloniki Tells its Rural Stories via New Campaign

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On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2020 last Sunday, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) launched a new campaign promoting the rural side of the northern port city to digital media users in over 20 countries worldwide. Titled, “Rural Stories of Thessaloniki”, the campaign includes a short video featuring the area’s unique nature as […]