B2B events WTM 2016: Crete Expects More UK Visitors, Extra Flights by GTP editing team 10 November 2016 written by GTP editing team 10 November 2016 2 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 15 Crete is set to usher in the 2017 tourism season on a positive note according to pre-bookings which suggest more visitors and an increasing number of flights from the UK for April and May. Data was revealed during this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London, which came to a close on Wednesday, by Crete’s Commissioner of Tourism, Michalis Vamiedakis. “The momentum of the successful 2016 summer will continue into 2017,” Vamiedakis said. “Bookings, which were already high, are performing better than last year with more markets expressing interest. We expect additional scheduled flights from the UK in April and May,” he added. Crete participated in this year’s WTM in full force, promoting the island’s wide variety of offerings including its famed food products through a series of B2B meetings with tour operators, media representatives and tourism professionals. Vamiedakis was quick to point out that the figures are only an indication of the tourism activity expected for the next year and added that it is vital sector authorities and professionals remain alert to the ongoing developments in the international tourism market in order to achieve set goals. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Remote Greek Islands, Students May Get Free Internet Access next post SEGAS Inaugurates ERGO Expo 2016, Kicks Off Athens Authentic Marathon Events You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 Peiraios Industrial Complex to Become Athens’ New Cultural Hub 5 February 2025 Santorini: New Safety Measures Announced as Seismic Activity Continues 4 February 2025 2 comments Aline Dobbie 11 November 2016 - 11:56 My comment is published above Reply Aline Dobbie 11 November 2016 - 11:19 I have been to Crete on two hosted visits and one private visit. I strongly recommend Crete to everyone and in particular to British people with just a four hours flight. It is a most beautiful island and the cradle of western civilisation. There are beaches, valleys, gorges, mountains, heritage in abundance, cuisine, warmth of people, sunshine and welcome. Reply Leave a Reply to Aline Dobbie Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
