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FHA - HoReCa 2020
2020-03-03 09:00 - 2020-03-06 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore, 486150, Singapore
Presenting a more focused yet comprehensive trade platform, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) has evolved into 2 mega events; FHA-HoReCa and FHA-Food & Beverage that connects a wide spectrum of global suppliers and key buyers from Asia and beyond. It will raise the bar on event experience, offering more valuable networking opportunities and desirable quality sourcing options to all attendees.
Unparalleled in the region, FHA-HoReCa is a clear choice for buyers to conveniently make the most direct contact with international suppliers, as well as source for the latest products and solutions that can elevate their business and create a differentiated offering for the increasingly discerning consumers in Asia.
Spread across 90,000sqm at the Singapore Expo, FHA-HoReCa is a global marketplace that congregates the most extensive line-up of leading HoReCa suppliers in Asia.
The 5 main segments of the exhibition include:
– Bakery & Pastry
– Foodservice & Hospitality Equipment
– Hospitality Style
– Hospitality Technology
– Speciality Coffee & Tea
Moreover, over 200 top talents will put forth their creative masterpieces to capture the attention of reputable judges and vie for the coveted honours in a series of world-class competitions held during FHA-HoReCa.

Allt for Sjon 2020
2020-03-06 08:00 - 2020-03-15 17:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Stockholmsmässan, 1, Mässvägen, Älvsjö, 12530, Sweden
Allt för Sjön, Stockholm International Boat Show, is Sweden’s largest boat show. Enjoy all the sailboats, motor boats, canoes etc. on display and find lots of equipment and accessories. Here’s something for everyone dreaming of the life at sea.
Stockholm International Boat Show is one of the surest signs that spring is here – it’s time to get inspired and turn our thoughts to boats, life at sea and new summer dreams. A pleasure-filled and inspiring meeting place, as well as a complete and well-stocked market place!
New products, trends and ideas all under one roof in Stockholm International Boatshow Newshottest section.
Eight inspiring themes jam-packed with new products and expertise to attract and to experience during the Stockholm International Boatshow: Motorboats, Sailing, Accessories, Life Onboard, Water Fun for Kids, Environment, Classic Boat Show, Safety.
Stockholm International Boat Show is the traditional way to kick off the boat season after the long, dark winter months.

Run Together Thessaloniki 2020
2020-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Helexpo – Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, Egnatia 154, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece
Run Together powered by INTERSPORT & SAUCONY will be held for a second year in a row in Thessaloniki on Sunday, March 8 2020 and in Athens at OAKA’s surrounding area on Sunday, October 11 2020.
It’s a special fun run that aims to move people to run and to have fun together, as it’s stated in its title. Moreover, this sport event will be held for a good cause as it will support the Shelter for Women Violence Victims of the Thessaloniki Municipality.
The Run Together Thessaloniki 2020 will kick-off at the entrance of the TIF-Helexpo on Sunday, March 8, in the morning and will feature three routes of 3, 6 and 9 km.
Pick your company and register here.
For more information visit the official website or call +30 210 4839480.

Routes Asia 2020
2020-03-08 12:30 - 2020-03-10 17:30 (Asia/Bangkok) | Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Center, 456 Tambon Chang Phueak, Meung Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand
Routes Asia forms the essential event for all aviation based companies who wish to conduct business to, from and within the region.
Bringing together a range of airlines, airports and tourism authorities, including some of the largest carriers from the whole Asian region, this event offers the opportunity to meet with some of the most influential aviation professionals from across the world.
Each year Routes Asia, which is the annual gathering of air service decision makers for the Asia-Pacific region, attracts the region’s senior decision makers positioning it as the must attend event for all those interested in meeting with the industry’s key players.
The 18th Routes Asia will be hosted by Airports of Thailand PLC (AOT).
The event consists of four main elements:
– Meetings
– Networking
– Routes Asia Strategy Summit
– Route Exchange Airline Briefings

BTL 2020
2020-03-11 10:00 - 2020-03-15 20:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | FIL Exhibition Center, Rua do Bojador, Lisboa, 1998-010, Portugal
Portugal is by excellence a country oriented to tourism and BTL is the trade fair of reference for the Portuguese tourism industry.
BTL is an event full of challenges and proposals. For professionals working in the tourism sector it’s an opportunity to find professional buyers, to get familiar with the competition, to analyze market trends and to position your offer in an innovative and competitive way.
For the public, this is the opportunity to discover new destinations and solutions, to compare proposals and buy at highly competitive prices.
BLT has always an extensive program of activities running concurrently to the fair: music events, tastings and samplings, conferences and workshops. Moreover, the Employability Network will promote a job network dedicated to the tourism sector. The Blogger Travel Awards, will highlight again the best travel related blogs.
BTL has created a special path for children aged 6-12, KIDS ROUTE, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, which provides them with the opportunity to get familiar with all the regional entities, including the National Institute of Nature Conservation.

ITM Intourmarket 2020
2020-03-12 10:00 - 2020-03-14 16:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Crocus Expo, 65-66 km MKAD, Moscow, 143400, Russian Federation
The International Trade Fair for Travel and Tourism ITM – Intourmarket will celebrate its 15th anniversary during 12-14 March 2020 at the International Exhibition Center Crocus Expo in Moscow, Russia.
It’s the main tourism event, that is officially supported by the Russian Federal Agency for tourism and other federal and professional organizations contributing to the travel industry development in Russia.
It is destined to meet interests of all travel market participants,both Russian and foreign, and a B2B oriented event for professional audience. Its Hosted Buyers “Landmark” Hosted Buyers program is a specialized networking platform. Under “the Development Strategy of tourism in the Russian Federation till 2018” aimed at promotion of travel industry development the fair organizers at their own expense purposefully attracting to participation hosted buyers from RF regions using agency networks, regional Trade and Commerce chambers and professional associations for development of domestic and incoming tourism in RF.

MITT 2020 - Postponed
2020-03-17 10:00 - 2020-03-19 16:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Crocus Expo, 65-66 km MKAD, Moscow, 143400, Russian Federation
MITT is the leading travel trade show in Russia and is an effective tool for promoting tourism products and destinations in the Russian and CIS markets.
Exhibiting in MITT business show gets the opportunity to demonstrate tourism products directly to thousands of top managers and owners of travel agencies and tour operators who form market offers for the upcoming summer and winter seasons. You can get all the needed contact in 3 days for the whole year.
MITT is the largest international travel show in Russia because of the amount of exhibitors, visitors and exhibition space.
MITT has 1,523 exhibitors from over 229 countries & regions of the world, 22,289 professional visitors from 91 countries & 80 Russian regions. Most of the leaders and specialists of Russian travel companies prefer MITT to other industry events.
The exhibitors of International tourism show MITT are distinguished by a rational marketing strategy and understanding that the presentation of their tourism product at MITT is an integral part of promoting and maintaining their brand in the Russian tourism market.
Cementing its role as a B2B-only event, MITT 2019 hosted an expanded programme of industry events including brand new events:
– MITT 365 – Diversifying the Tourism Business Conference
– Tourism Business 2025-2030 Foresight Session
– Profiling the Russian tourist: an analytical session
– Enhancing the effectiveness of tourist information centres
All these makes MITT an event unmissable.
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is a media partner of the MITT 2020.

GLOBalnie 2020 - Postponed
2020-03-27 10:00 - 2020-03-29 17:00 (Europe/Warsaw) | MCK International Congress Centre, Plac Sławika i Antalla 1, Katowice, 40-163, Poland
GLOBalnie, the International Fair of Tourism, Spa, Tourist and Sailing Equipment, will have its 26th edition during 27-29 March 2020.
The time of the fair before the season opening causes the event to attract both numerous industry specialists and tourists. In 2019 GLOBalnie attracted over 8,000 visitors, more than 200 exhibitors in almost 7,000 m2
of exhibition space and 300 hours of parallel events.
For the tourism industry the fair is a perfect opportunity to exchange information, get ready for the summer season, for networking and expanding their offer. End clients also have the possibility to benefit from the wide range of offers of both tour operators and travel agencies as well as businesses providing services for the tourist industry and offering complementary tourist services. The fair is also a unique chance to get familiar with and use the comprehensive offer of the international manufacturers and providers of solutions. Also partner countries, regions and towns and cities present and advertise their countless tourist attractions.

Crete Marathon 2020 - Postoponed
2020-04-12 08:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | Chania, Chania, Crete, 73100, Greece
Crete Marathon will take place for fifth year in a row, on April 12 at the city of Chania. Crete Marathon is an important, sport and tourism event, in one of the most beautiful cities in Greece.
The organizational integrity, race validity, the multi benefits to all participants, the unique coastal route of the Marathon race as well as the other routes of race events through Venetian Harbor, in a landscape of incomparable beauty, are some of the reasons to travel the visitor from all latitudes and the lengths of Greece and the earth, and becoming runner in the city of Chania.
The marathon includes:
1. Marathon race
2. Road race of 10km
3. Road race of 5km
4. Road race of 2,5km
Registrations are already open.
For more information and details visit marathon official website.

MEDYS 2020 - Cancelled
2020-05-02 08:00 - 2020-05-06 20:00 (Europe/Athens) | Nafplio Port, Miaouli Street, Nafplio, Argolida, 21100, Greece
The 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS), a targeted trade-only event for professionals, will be held during 2-6 May 2020 at the picturesque town of Nafplio.
It is a main yachting event that will display in the best possible way the “crème de la crème” of the licensed and legally operating highly professional yachts and crews in this part of the World.
Organized by the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) and held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Mediterranean Yacht Show has established itself as a must-attend event on the global yachting calendar, offering foreign brokers the opportunity to inspect and appraise an outstanding fleet of commercial EU-flagged luxury yachts and the high caliber of services they provide.
Nafplio, once again the venue for the Mediterranean Yacht Show, is the perfect backdrop: an important medieval seaport under successive European royal houses and the first capital of modern Greece, it sits in the Gulf of Nafplia, one of the many picturesque and protected anchorages to be found along the lengthy coastline that is characteristic of Greece.
The Mediterranean Yacht Show is the perfect platform for highlighting the Greek yachting industry’s momentum as it continues to grow in size and strength each year.
The 6th MEDYS was a resounding success, with 102 luxury crewed yachts and more than 450 international brokers from 31 countries around the world.

Boat & Fishing Show 2020
2020-05-08 13:00 - 2020-05-10 21:00 (Europe/Athens) | Helexpo Maroussi, Leoforos Kifissias 39, Marousi, Attica, 15123, Greece
The Boat & Fishing Show will be held during 8-10 May 2020, at the Helexpo Maroussi Exhibition Centre.
The exhibition will be once again the sea event of the year, combining boats with fishing and all equipment and services related to both activities.
Sea lovers have their annual appointment at the Helexpo Maroussi Exhibition Centre to check all the new products, special equipment for all fishing techniques, boats, motors, electronic navigation aids and be informed from a rich program of seminars to be held during the exhibition.
The expo will be held in parallel once again with the Sea Tourism Expo, with participants from the sections of boat rentals, diving & water sport schools, marinas and accommodations.
Stay up to date for the latest news by following event’s facebook page.

Oenotelia 2019
2020-05-16 10:00 - 2020-05-18 16:30 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
Integrated in Food Expo, Oenotelia offers a plethora of important synergies, as it allows exhibitors to present their products to, and come into contact with, thousands of representatives from organized retail, wholesale and foodservice, as well as with key international buyers. Moreover, the simultaneous holding of two events gives the opportunity to Greek attendees and international hosted buyers to witness the full range and variety of Greek wine and gastronomy.
Recognizing the importance, prestige and international prospects of Oenotelia, the Greek Wine Federation has taken the trade fair under its auspices and actively supports it.
Oenotelia has managed to become the only specialized wine and spirits exhibition in Greece, with a purely professional character and an international orientation.
Oenotelia 2020 is expected to host 230 exhibitors in a total exhibition area of 2,700 square meters and is estimated to attract 30,000 visitors and some 2,300 B2B meetings.
During the trade show, a number of compelling seminars specifically intended for the hospitality, foodservice and retail professionals will take place at a specially-designed area.

Food Expo Greece 2020
2020-05-16 10:00 - 2020-05-18 19:00 (Europe/Athens) | Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport, Spata, Attica, 19019 , Greece
Foodexpo is a trade forum in Greece that managed to attract the attention of international markets and made Greece the center for the development of Food and Beverages in Southeastern Europe.

In the first six years of its operation, Foodexpo managed to rise to the top of the Food & Beverage exhibitions in Greece and become one of the most important and most influential in the wider region of southeastern Europe.
By making strategic moves it managed, in a very short period of time, to gain international reach, contributing significantly to the strengthening of the export operations of Greek businesses and consequently to the stimulation of the Greek economy.

By attracting exhibitors and buyers from over 80 countries, Foodexpo transforms Metropolitan Expo into a multicultural commercial forum.
Indicatively, in the 2019 event, international visitors exceeded 3,500 while foreign exhibitors reached 250 from 33 different countries. While the first estimates on the next event in 2020, show a turnout estimate of around 5,000 international visitors from 85 countries and a participation estimate of 300 foreign exhibitors from 38 countries.
Responding to the need for a market of organic (bio) products, Foodexpo will launch this year in Hall 3 a new section where exhibitors can participate with organic and natural products.
Furthermore, a wide range of parallel events are scheduled as well as presence of the best products from Greece and abroad. The Food Expo Greece is held alongside with Oenotelia, as every year.

British Tourism & Travel Show 2020
2020-06-11 08:00 - 2020-06-12 17:00 (Europe/London) | Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Pendigo Lake, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1N, United Kingdom
In 2020 The British Tourism & Travel Show was scheduled to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, during 25-26 March. Due to the pandemic COVID-19 has been postponed and will be held during 11-12 June 2020.
With the UK domestic tourism sector valued at £127 billion, this lucrative industry deserves a dedicated and focused exhibition. Britain & Ireland’s essential domestic tourism exhibition brings together top level travel buyers including Group Travel Organizers, Coach Operators and Tour Organizers for two days which will ensure your forthcoming brochures, programs and itineraries are packed full of inspirational travel ideas.
Destination Europe is an area of the event created for anyone who wants to plan innovative and exciting trips, tours and itineraries over the channel. You will find new ideas and can chat face-to-face with the teams behind leading European destinations, attractions and hotels.
Renowned for its acclaimed awards night, including a gala dinner and show-stopping entertainment, the British Coach Tourism Awards is a spectacular night on the coach tourism calendar, the only night dedicated to the thriving coach tourism sector. In 2020 will be held on 25 March at the National Motor Cycle Museum, Birmingham.

ITE Hong Kong 2020
2020-08-07 10:00 - 2020-08-09 17:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), 1, Expo Drive, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, Japan
Further to the latest announcement published by the HKSAR government on June 2 the TKS, the organizer of ITE Hong Kong, after consideration and consultations, will hold a special edition of ITE from August 7 to 9, 2020 at Halls 3B to 3D in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with some major adaptions.
So ITE Hong Kong 2020, which originally scheduled from June 11 to 14, is postponed and will be held during 7-9 August 2020 (Thursday to Sunday) at HKCEC, Hong Kong.
ITE Hong Kong in 2020, will once again integrate successfully leisure focused 34th ITE and 15th ITE MICE, maintaining separate trade/MICE day and public/FIT days, each with its own promotion, and highlight theme travels which are attractive to affluent travelers including FIT.
Its trade visitors mainly come from Hong Kong (Asia’s 3rd largest) and mainland China, the world’s largest travel source market. So in “Trade Days”, the exhibitors meet travel trade from Hong Kong and China, MICE, corporations for trade promotions and channel sale, and affluent FIT in “Public Days” for retail sale and public promotions in one stop – ITE!
The one trade day, which require registration with business card for admission, drew 12,000 regional buyers and visitors. ITE Hong Kong effectively combines ITE MICE and the leisure focused ITE, bringing more quality visitors, who have comparable interest level on destinations in Europe. A pioneer among Asian travel fairs, ITE Hong Kong features trendy travel themes popular with affluent travelers including FIT, and trade visitors.
B2B Program including Business Meeting – While majority of meetings of visitors and exhibitors took place in stands, the organizer holds Business Matching for quick dating between buyers and sellers, stages series of seminar such as Destinations Updates, and help promoting online registration for exhibitors’ seminars etc.

UITT 2020
2020-09-01 10:00 - 2020-09-03 17:00 (Europe/Kiev) | IEC Kyiv, Brovarskoy Avenue 15, Kiev, UA-02660, Ukraine
UITT – The Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Show – is recognised as the leading travel industry event in Ukraine.
In 2019 Ukraine Travel and Tourism marked 361 exhibiting companies, 23 countries and 39 Ukrainian cities and regions presented themselves at the exhibition, and welcomed more than 18,500 tourism professionals visitors as well.
The event welcomes both trade and consumer visitors, with specific ‘trade only’ days.
UITT includes also more than 100 hours of high-quality industry seminars, presentations and press conferences that contribute to a professional development and visitors’ engagement.
UITT 2020 was initially scheduled to be held during 25-27 March 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been postponed and it will be held during 1-3 September.

The Authentic Marathon Swim 2020
2020-09-04 08:00 - 2020-09-06 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Pefki, Pefki, Evia, 34200
The Authentic Marathon Swim race comes 2,500 years later, at the place where it started, in Artemision. The authentic marathon swimming route performed by Skyllias together with his daughter Hydna revives by uniting the legend with history.
The great historic sporting event includes 10km, 3km, 1,5km and an 800m swimming race for kids to be held on September 4-6, 2020, at Pefki, Evia in the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos.
The event prioritizing the absolute safety of its athletes, will provide everyone with a high-quality safety lifeguard buoy, giving them an extra motive to choose The Authentic Swimming Marathon. The swimming route will be held at the straits of Artemision where the average water temperature is between 23-26 degrees Celsius. Specialized lifeguards and lifeboats will contribute to the safety of the race. Different categories will be formed for swimmers depending on the total number of participants, while a separate category will be formed for those wearing wetsuits in the 3km and 1.5 categories. The event offers race timing for all swimmers. The Authentic Marathon Swim will be held with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, according to FINA regulations.
The noteworthy event will be honored by the presence of the silver Olympic medalist, world champion in open water swimming and member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, Spyros Gianniotis. Prominent personalities of international swimming will take part at The Authentic Marathon Swim. Among them, the 2 Time Olympian from Japan Olympic Team, Yasunari Hirai, the Hungarian ultra-marathon swimmer, Oceans Seven holder and member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, Attila Manyoki, hall of famer and 11 consecutive times winner in major international open water marathon swimming FINA series, Petar Stoychev, world open water swimming masters champion, Vicky Kouveli, bronze medalist in world & European open water swimming championships and 4 time Olympian Marianna Lymperta and the elite of the Greek national open water swimming team.
Entries for the event are underway and interested parties can participate by completing the available form through the following link: https://www.myrace.gr/en/event/2407/registrations.html.
Check the event’s specially designed page and discover the accommodation packages and special offers which are valid for the participants: https://www.authenticmarathonswim.com/accommodation.
The Authentic Marathon Swim is held under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization, is listed in the “Thermopylae-Salamis 2020” Anniversary framework and is organized by the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos. The award-winning Active Media Group is responsible for the event’s Sports Production.
The Authentic Marathon Swim has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2020 programme of the European Commission and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The event has joined the swimming community Global Swim Series (GSS).
The history of The Authentic Marathon Swim
Skyllias and his daughter Hydna, were the very first “marathon swimmers”, according to the publicized works of global history. According to Herodotus, the story of Skyllias and Hydna explains that in 480 B.C. they were arrested by Persians and boarded onto their ships, as the Persians wanted to use the pair of proficient divers for an extensive exploration of underwater treasures from shipwrecks of that time and age. Subsequently, the historical swimmers realized that Persians planned on using them in an upcoming naval combat in Artemision, meaning that Skyllias and Hydna would have to face their Greek compatriots. The Ancient-Greek heroes jumped into the sea, sliced the ropes from the anchors of Persian ships and started swimming towards Artemision in order to inform the Greek Naval Forces. The historical achievements of Skyllias and Hydna have been recorded from Herodotus, “The Father of History”, who has praised them for their unique swimming ability and the importance of the information they offered to the Greeks, allowing the Naval Forces to prepare for their upcoming Battle of Salamis and their eventual triumph. In this manner, 2.500 ago, the first ever marathon swim was recorded in history.
Socialize and stay up to date by following event’s official pages on facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube.
The Authentic Marathon Swim 2020 Promo Video
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GTP Headlines is a media sponsor of The Authentic Marathon Swim 2020.

Athens Half Marathon 2020 - Cancelled
2020-09-20 07:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Athens) | Syntagma Square, Syntagma Square, Athens, Attica, 10557, Greece
The Hellenic Athletics Federation, in cooperation with the Municipality of Athens and with the support of Region of Attica, will hold the 9th Athens Half Marathon on September 20.
It’s a great opportunity for runners to test their physical condition for the next Athens Marathon, The Authentic, as well as the most appropriate way of highlighting the historical and tourist points of the city.
The Half Marathon Race will be held in parallel to a 5km race. The a 3km road race and the 1km road, special designed for children and physically challenged people will not be held this year due to difficult situation that came up of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why at this year’s race special rules apply. Check them here.
A unique celebration in the centre of Athens; an exceptional autumn experience in the heart of the city that brings together sports, culture and entertainment; a race that provides with the opportunity to enjoy companionship and solidarity.
Contact e-mail: info@athinahalfmarathon.gr
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is a media partner of the Athens Half Marathon.

Santorini Experience 2020 - Postponed to 2021
2020-10-02 - 2020-10-04 | Santorini, Cyclades, 84700, Greece
As the registration is open, the top and highly successful sports tourism event in Greece, Santorini Experience, takes place for the 6th consecutive year on the beautiful Cyclades island on October 2-4, 2020.
Register now here.
For running fans, 2 different routes will take place on Saturday October 3, with the unique images of the volcano as their setting, overlooking the Caldera and passing through the settlements of Imerovigli, Firostefani and Oia. In particular, the 10 km route is designed for the experienced runners and the 15 km route, named “Aristides Alafouzos” for those who love power, stamina, technique and adrenaline.
All routes start from the desalination plant in Oia, including parts of trail track, and finish in Oia. The routes of Santorini Experience have been designed on the enchanting path that connects Oia with Fira, featuring breathtaking views. Runners will discover the totally white, majestic settlements built on the edge of the Caldera, with the picturesque cobbled streets and the impressive churches. Athletes will run at a maximum altitude of 334 meters above sea level, with a wonderful view of the clear blue waters of the Aegean and the islet of Nea Kameni while they will find themselves only a breath away from the sky. The exciting routes are designed by the former marathon runner, Greek classic route record holder, running trainer and director of All About Running, Nikos Polias.
Open water swimming, as always, takes place at the last day of the event, Sunday October 4, and includes the 1,5 mile (2,4 km) race. Participants will have the opportunity to swim from the volcano to the old port of Fira. Organization will provide amateur athletes with a high-quality safety lifeguard buoy, giving them extra motive to choose Santorini Experience.
Swimming route will take place with the upmost safety in the enchanting sea of Santorini (average water temperature of 20-22 degrees Celsius), under the technical direction of federal coach with Olympic and World Championship distinctions, Nikos Gemelos, who has designed this unique route. Once again, specialized lifeguards of Lifeguard Patrol will contribute in safety measures, providing staff as well as lifeboats. Distinguished categories will be formed depending on the final participation entries, while an extra classification for those wearing wetsuits will be added.
Santorini Experience is a co-organization of Municipality of Santorini, DAPPOS and Active Media Group. The award-winning Active Media Group is responsible for the event’s Sports Production. The event is held with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation. The 10km race will be organized along with AS Ifestos Thiras and EAS SEGAS Cyclades Region and is approved by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS).
Santorini Experience has joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2020 program of the European Commission and is under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
Check the event’s specially designed page and discover the accommodation packages and special offers that are valid for the participants.
More info on www.santorini-experience.com.
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Santorini Experience 2020 Teaser
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Navarino Challenge 2020 - Postponed to 2021
2020-10-16 - 2020-10-18 | The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, Pylos, Messinia, 24001, Greece
This year’s event will take place during 16-18 October 2020, in Messinia and Costa Navarino, anticipating hundreds of professional and amateur athletes, who will take part in its numerous activities.
The multi-awarded sports tourism event, that promotes sports and fair play as its main goal, will be, once again, full of activities for all ages.
Navarino Challenge follows, as every year, the ideals of the Olympic Movement, which is to educate youth through sports, without discrimination and in keeping with the Olympic spirit of fair play. Messinia has started spreading the message “Sports Unite People” around the world with the participation of Olympic athletes and hall of famers.
Navarino Challenge allows participants to be informed and involved in its activities to support the sacred goal of combating childhood obesity through exercise and awareness of the benefits of a Mediterranean diet.
This year, the event will further promote charity by supporting:
a) the Captain Vasilis and Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation
b) Karkinaki
c) Dogs’ Voice and
d) Fashion Targets Breast and Prostate Cancer.
Navarino Challenge, with the most Olympic athletes ever participating as ambassadors in a sports event, returns again to Messinia, including more than 30 sports activities (more than 12 Olympic sports). Running, basketball, beach volleyball, tennis, golf, bike riding being examples of the sports featured.
Furthermore, two-times silver Olympic medalist in taekwondo Alexandros Nikolaidis, world champion in 400m. with hurdles Periklis Iakovakis, gold Paralympic medalist and world champion in boccia Grigoris Polychronidis, European long jump champion Miltos Tentoglou, former international Greek volleyball player and record holder of participations with the Greek National Team Michalis Triantafyllidis will be among those who attend the 8th Navarino Challenge.
Check here this year’s running routes.
Entries for the award-winning sporting event are underway and interested parties can participate by filling the special form, available here.
Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor wellness activities for people of all ages. For more information on accommodation packages at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino you may send your email to booking@navarinochallenge.com or call Vita N Travel at +30 210 3249070.
Navarino Challenge, in its eight-year successful course, is the first sports tourism event in Greece to win an award in the “Best In Wellness” category at the International Travel & Tourism Awards by WTM London last year. Furthermore, it has been awarded with platinum and gold distinctions at the Ermis Awards, Tourism Awards, Sports Marketing Awards, Event Awards and Digital Media Awards, setting new booking records for The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.
Navarino Challenge will be held with the co-organization of Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and Active Media Group and the support of Pylos-Nestor Municipality. The award-winning Active Media Group is responsible for the event’s Sports Production. The event is held under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization. All running races are co-organized with Messiniakos Gymnastic Club and EAS SEGAS Peloponnese Region.
Navarino Challengehas joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2020 programme of the European Commission and is under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
Socialize and stay up to date by following event’s official pages on facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube
Navarino Challenge 2020 Teaser
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Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2020 - Virtual
2020-11-08 07:30 - 2020-11-29 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | Attica
The 38th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ goes virtual during 8-29 November, 2020 by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) with the support & sponsorship of the state as well as the private sector.
Virtual is a running event in which you may run the distance you will state upon registration (Marathon 42km, 10km, 5km) anywhere around the world, with whatever pace, indoor or outdoor, alone or with a friend, any day between the period that this virtual run lasts.
The fact that the race lasts 15 days allows you to run the distance you will select upon registration on any day between this period, or even more than once, improve your time, submit your updated result and see yourself climbing up the event’s ranking.
It is a private but very real running accomplishment, which also makes you feel that you are part of an actual race, in which you cannot see your co-runners, but they are there, they are running the same distance, however a different course, in another place and maybe on another day. Participants are allowed to run the distance in any way they like, and after they submit their time, they will receive a medal, the official event’s t-shirt and a participation certificate.
In order to take part in the 2020 Virtual Athens Marathon, you need to download the event’s App ‘Athens Marathon and Half’. Then, submit your entry in the event’s website and pay the required entry fee.
Check more details here.
Stay up to date by following Athens Marathon. The Authentic on facebook & twitter.
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World Travel Market London 2020 - Virtual
2020-11-09 07:00 - 2020-11-12 22:00 (Europe/London) | Attica
After 40 years of you coming to WTM, WTM London 2020 is coming to you!
The organizing company is facilitating a completely virtual event which is taking place on 9-11 November.
The main aim is to help recover and rebuild and shape the travel industry at a time when it needs it the most. The virtual event will focus on restoring and developing business connections, growing your network, your brand and learning how to make your comeback.
The virtual event will take place across three days, from 7am-10pm, to allow access from the different zones across the globe. The live conference sessions and forums will be tackling some of the issues the industry is facing today, as well as speed networking sessions, one-to-one meetings, and virtual networking opportunities. The WTM’s organizers want to keep the global travel conversation alive and help deliver new connections as well as offering a wide range of online business opportunities.
Within the frame of WTM London 2020 – Virtual it will be addressed the impact the global health pandemic has had on the travel and tourism industry and be discussed a road map to recovery. Moreover, through the trends identification and innovation that shapes the future of the industry, WTM London Virtual will show the path that lies ahead.

Evia Tourism Workshop 2020
2020-11-25 10:00 - 2020-11-26 19:00 (Europe/Athens) | Lucy Hotel, Voudouri 10, Chalkida, Evia, 34100, Greece
The Chamber of Evia in cooperation to Evia’s Hoteliers Association and with Evia Adventure Tours as a coordinator, co-organize the Evia Tourism Workshop during 25-26 November 2020, at Lucy Hotel in Chalkida.
This year’s event will be held under the title ‘”Responsible Tourism” Destination Management & Sustainability’. More B2B meetings will be held this year as the hosted buyers of the workshop will have the opportunity to schedule meetings with the participants to the tourism exhibition AITE.
Moreover, questionnaires and researches will be addressed to whoever is interested and their reports will be presented during the workshop.
The whole initiative, which aspires to support actively the actions of the tourism sector’s members, will be implemented as a workshop and B2B meetings among hoteliers, owners of tourist accommodations and tour operators with the providers of tourism products & services.

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FHA - Food & Beverage 2021
2021-03-02 09:00 - 2021-03-05 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore, 486150, Singapore
Presenting a more focused yet comprehensive trade platform, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) has evolved into 2 mega events; FHA-HoReCa and FHA-Food & Beverage that connects a wide spectrum of global suppliers and key buyers from Asia and beyond. It will raise the bar on event experience, offering more valuable networking opportunities and desirable quality sourcing options to all attendees.
More than just a platform for buyers to source for products, FHA-Food & Beverage will provide valuable insights into developments and future trends of the food & beverage industry in Asia and beyond, enabling attendees to stay ahead of the competition.
More than 2,000 exhibitors from 70 countries/regions will showcase products ranging from fresh produce to convenience food, juices to beer, organic to halal – all in a single convenient platform.
FHA – Food & Beverage will include:
– FoodTech Zone: Bringing together the wide spectrum of food processing & packaging technologies aimed at enhancing productivity for the food & beverage manufacturing industry.
– Competitions: Featuring the FHA Culinary Challenge and introducing the inaugural Craft Beers Awards to the show floor, watch as culinary talents from around the world flock to display their masterly skills and seek accreditation from a judging panel of internally acclaimed chefs.
-ProWine Asia (Singapore): Co-located with FHA-Food & Beverage, the largest wines & spirits trade fair in Southeastern Asia will feature a wide representation of international labels and specialized seminars by industry speakers.

ITB India 2021
2021-04-07 10:00 - 2021-04-09 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Off Western Express Highway, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400063, India
The inaugural ITB India is an annual 3-day business-to-business trade show and convention curated to connect you to the Indian Travel Market. ITB India brings together key travel industry leaders and international exhibitors from various segments of MICE, Leisure, Corporate and Travel & Technology.
Leverage on ITB India to capture the fast-growing Indian and South Asian Markets, to forge new partnerships and strengthen existing business relations with the most important players in India.
ITB India will be held in Mumbai, India during 7 – 9 April 2021. The show is organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd. and supported by the by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce.
For general inquiries and the ITB India Buyers’ Programme send an e-mail to itbindia@messe-berlin.asia.
The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is a media partner of the ITB India 2021.

Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum 2021
2021-04-18 12:00 - 2021-04-21 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum connects travel sellers from North America with a global base of vacation experiences, business resources and more. This limited space B2B leisure travel agency focused program will provide delegates with a 360 degree approach to networking, education, immersion and business opportunities.
The Travel Agent Forum provides participating travel suppliers a 360 degree approach to connecting with hundreds of travel sellers representing a cross-section of experience levels, sales and niche focus, client interests and business opportunities.
Furthermore, the Travel Agent Forum is an unparalleled opportunity for today’s travel sellers, offering unique experiences and opportunities positioned to support professional growth.

MATKA 2021
2021-05-19 10:00 - 2021-05-23 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo & Convention Centre, 1, Messuaukio, Helskinki, FI-00521, Finland
MATKA, the largest travel industry event in Northern Europe, will fit the whole world into the Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo & Convention Centre during 19-23 May 2021.
MATKA Nordic Travel Fair presents a vivid paradise of travel options to the general public. More than 1000 exhibitors from 80 different countries ensure an impressive start for the travel year. Also the popularity of domestic tourism is obvious as all of Finland is present in miniature size on a yearly basis. Annually the event is visited by more than 50.000 consumers and almost 20.000 travel trade professionals.
MATKA 2021 programme offers information about current affairs and trends in travel. Not to forget the selection of out partner country Greece.
At MATKA you will find the diversity of Greek destinations. You will learn about the rich history from ancient times to monasteries and traditional Greek villages. You will also learn about the versatile nature with stunning nature destinations and activities not to forget Greek food culture.
In addition to the destinations and activities, you will find how to travel in Greece in a responsible and sustainable way respecting the local nature and communities.

Expo Yachting Crete 2021
2021-06-04 13:00 - 2021-06-06 21:00 (Europe/Athens) | Marina of Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lassithi, 72100, Greece
The 1st Yachting and Maritime Tourism Exhibition is here. The Exhibition will be organized by the Lasithi Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Business Development Company of Lasithi in cooperation with the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos and the Municipal Societe Anonyme of Agios Nikolaos-DAEAN and the Region of Crete.
The Exhibition, that will take place in the Marina of Agios Nikolaos- an ideal location for business activities in the field of Yachting and Maritime Tourism, is expected to showcase the wider area of Agios Nikolaos as well as the local entrepreneurship.
Agios Nikolaos: a meeting point in the maritime world
The Marina of Agios Nikolaos, located in the heart of the city, is the only organized marina in the island of Crete. It has a capacity of 255 berths on both permanent and floating pontoons, while there are dry dock facilities for approximately 165 boats.
The 1st Yachting and Maritime Tourism Exhibition aims to promote the wider area of Agios Nikolaos and its marina, as well as the companies of the yachting and maritime tourism industry.
During the three-day exhibition, yachting agencies and professionals in the fields of maritime tourism and water sports (windsurfing, kite surfing, diving, etc) wait for you in the beautiful Marina of Agios Nikolaos.

ITE Hong Kong 2021
2021-06-17 10:00 - 2021-06-20 17:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), 1, Expo Drive, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, Japan
ITE Hong Kong in 2021, will once again integrate successfully leisure focused 35th ITE and 16th ITE MICE, maintaining separate trade/MICE day and public/FIT days, each with its own promotion, and highlight theme travels which are attractive to affluent travelers including FIT.
Its trade visitors mainly come from Hong Kong (Asia’s 3rd largest) and mainland China, the world’s largest travel source market. So in “Trade Days”, the exhibitors meet travel trade from Hong Kong and China, MICE, corporations for trade promotions and channel sale, and affluent FIT in “Public Days” for retail sale and public promotions in one stop – ITE!
The trade days, which require registration with business card for admission, drew 12,000 regional buyers and visitors. ITE Hong Kong effectively combines ITE MICE and the leisure focused ITE, bringing more quality visitors, who have comparable interest level on destinations in Europe. A pioneer among Asian travel fairs, ITE Hong Kong features trendy travel themes popular with affluent travelers including FIT, and trade visitors.
B2B Program including Business Meeting – While majority of meetings of visitors and exhibitors took place in stands, the organizer holds Business Matching for quick dating between buyers and sellers, stages series of seminar such as Destinations Updates, and help promoting online registration for exhibitors’ seminars etc.

The Authentic Marathon Swim 2021
2021-07-02 08:00 - 2021-07-04 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Pefki, Pefki, Evia, 34200
The preparations for the Authentic Marathon Swim continue with an undiminished pace, as the historic event will take place for the 2nd consecutive year, on July 2-4, 2021, at Pefki, in Evia, Greece in the Municipality of Istiaia – Edipsos.
Amateur and professional swimmers from Greece and abroad will visit North Evia again this year to discover the cultural and natural wealth of the region and to become part of history, in the birthplace of marathon swimming. Participants will swim with safety in the impressive 10km route (over the shipwrecks of the Naval Battle of Artemision that took place in 480 B.C.), the 3km, the 1.5km as well as the new and unique 5km route. Respectively, the younger fans of the sea will have the opportunity to test their swimming skills in the 800m children’s race. The 5km, 3km, 1.5km and 800m. routes will have Pefki beach as their starting and finishing point.
The event will be held in accordance with FINA regulations and the health protocol to be established by the organizers, based on the instructions of the special scientists-collaborators and the recommendations of the Greek General Secretariat of Sports’ Health Scientific Committee, in order to ensure the health of athletes and attendees.
The Authentic Marathon Swim will be held under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization. The event is organized by the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos & the entire local government with the Region of Central Greece, the Organization of Cultural Development for Central Greece (O.P.A.S.T.E.), the Central Union of Municipalities in Greece (KEDE) and the Regional Union of Municipalities of Central Greece. ActiveMedia Group is responsible for its sports production. The race has joined the swimming community of Global Swim Series (GSS).
Enjoy the Authentic Marathon Swim’s teaser video here and get ready for another exciting experience: https://youtu.be/0RoCgcEFW7w
Enjoy some of the highlights from the Authentic Marathon Swim 2020 in the following video: https://youtu.be/4IQ1tCtIdQA
Share your exciting moments and memories from the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos and the event using the official hashtag #authenticmarathonswim
The history of The Authentic Marathon Swim
Skyllias and his daughter Hydna, were the very first “marathon swimmers”, according to the publicized works of global history. According to Herodotus, the story of Skyllias and Hydna explains that in 480 B.C. they were arrested by Persians and boarded onto their ships, as the Persians wanted to use the pair of proficient divers for an extensive exploration of underwater treasures from shipwrecks of that time and age. Subsequently, the historical swimmers realized that Persians planned on using them in an upcoming naval combat in Artemision, meaning that Skyllias and Hydna would have to face their Greek compatriots. The Ancient-Greek heroes jumped into the sea, sliced the ropes from the anchors of Persian ships and started swimming towards Artemision in order to inform the Greek Naval Forces. The historical achievements of Skyllias and Hydna have been recorded from Herodotus, “The Father of History”, who has praised them for their unique swimming ability and the importance of the information they offered to the Greeks, allowing the Naval Forces to prepare for their upcoming Battle of Salamis and their eventual triumph. In this manner, 2.500 ago, the first ever marathon swim was recorded in history.
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GTP Headlines is a media sponsor of The Authentic Marathon Swim 2021.
