Photo source: Thessaloniki Tourism Organization A dynamic year in tourism is expected for the Greek northern city of Thessaloniki, after the first signs of recovery in 2021, according to the head of the city’s tourism organization, Voula Patoulidou. Speaking to journalists last week during a hybrid press conference, Patoulidou presented the promotional actions carried out
Thessaloniki, Greece. The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) recently welcomed the Viking Sky, the first cruise ship to arrive at the city’s port for 2022. The Viking Sky ship of Viking Cruises made a stopover at the port of Thessaloniki on February 5, following a visit to Volos. The TTO welcomed Viking’s passengers – mainly Americans […]
Alexander the Great International Marathon, Thessaloniki. “Sports events can accelarate tourism development if used successfully for the brand development of a destination,” Thessaloniki Tourism Organization President Voula Patoulidou said during the 1st World Sports Tourism Congress that took place in Lloret de Mar, Spain, during November 25-26. Organized by the World
The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021 by honoring its “next door heroes” – the people striving to ensure that Thessaloniki remains a hospitable and safe tourism destination. Under the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, this year’s World Tourism Day aimed to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind […]
Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel Thessaloniki is set to become the first city in Greece to adopt the ColorADD system for people with color blindness, aiming to ensure equal access to tourism activities and everyday life for all its residents and visitors. During a press conference that took place online on Tuesday, the […]
On occasion of International Women’s Day, GTP Headlines has invited women in Greek tourism to take a stand and answer the following question: What is the greatest challenge for Greek tourism in the post-Covid-19 era and what is the first step to address it? “In 2021, our tourism industry must achieve 50 percent of 2019 […]
Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the
Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center. Photo Source: @TIF-Helexpo Thessaloniki stakeholders, local bodies and chambers released a joint statement this week expressing their support of a master plan for the overhaul of the port city’s exhibition center. On the initiative of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 17 bodies, including the Region of Central
Thessaloniki.Travel, the official digital travel guide of the northern port city, is now available in the Serbian language. The website was translated into Serbian by the Tourist Organization of the Republic of Srpska, following a memorandum of cooperation signed with the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) in 2019, aiming to facilitate inbound visitors and attract
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

















