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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.
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The Authentic Marathon Swim 2020 Promo Video
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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.
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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) | Lesvos
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.
Contact
Tel.: +30 2109331113, 2109315886
e-mail: info@athensauthenticmarathon.gr, registrations@athensauthenticmarathon.gr

World Travel Market London 2020 - Virtual
2020-11-09 07:00 - 2020-11-12 22:00 (Europe/London) | Lesvos
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.

AIEST Conference 2021
2021-08-28 19:00 - 2021-09-01 19:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Lesvos
The 70th AIEST conference will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland, during August 28-September 1, hosted by Prof. Dr. Jürg Stettler, Institute of Tourism (ITW), Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Switzerland.
Stream of Discussion 1: Designing tourism systems for a sustainable future
Stream of Discussion 2: Shaping tourism futures – acknowledging learnings from the past
Stream of Discussion 3: AIEST’s Advances in Tourism Research: Perspectives of Actors, Institutions and Systems.
Participants from different scientific disciplines and tourism related industries are invited to contribute to the following three major streams of discussions:

Actors behaviour, focusing on behavioural issues of consumers, management, politicians, etc;
Institutional settings, focusing on topics such as entrepreneurship and innovation, cooperation and strategic alliances, ITC and productivity led-growth, structural change in leading tourism relevant industries, etc;
Systemic perspective, focusing on topics such as the analysis of the market forces, marketing management of destinations, tourism promotion and policies, management of tourism related resources, sustainable development in tourism, regulation and governance of places, etc.
Other, consisting of contributions that cannot be classified as above.

Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021
2021-09-03 - 2021-09-05 | The Dunes Course & The Bay Course – Costa Navarino, Navarino, Messinia, 24001, Greece
The Greek Maritime Golf Event will take place during 3-5 September at Costa Navarino, enabling distinguished shipping executives to form teams of four and compete in the two 18-hole signature courses The Dunes Course and The Bay Course among hundreds of olive trees years, overlooking the Ionian Sea and the historic bay of Navarino.
The absolutely successful golf tournament for the shipping community, returns for the 7th year giving its annual appointment with the Greek and world shipping industry. The best golf event in Greece and Cyprus, as distinguished with a Gold award at the Sports Marketing Awards 2020, is expected to bring together more than 80 senior shipping executives.
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GTP Headlines is a media sponsor of the Greek Maritime Golf Event 2021.

Serifos Sunset Race 2021
2021-09-24 20:00 - 2021-09-26 12:30 (Europe/Athens) | Serifos Island, Serifos, Cyclades, 84005, Greece
The Serifos Sunset Race will be held during 24-26 September 2021 on the beautiful island of Serifos.
Serifos Sunset Race, in coordination with the South Aegean Region and in collaboration with the Municipality of Serifos, invites you to beautiful Serifos to run and swim safely on the unique routes of Serifos Sunset Race!
The program includes 5, 10 and 20km distance running in Vagia, on Saturday afternoon, swimming races of 750, 1500 and 3000m on Sunday morning, in the big bay in Livadi, Serifos and running and swimming races for kids.
Check here the event’s schedule in details.
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Olympic Day Run 2021
2021-09-26 | Thessaloniki, Leoforos Nikis, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, the Olympic Day Run GREECE returns for the 4th year in Thessaloniki, with the participation of Olympians, Paralympians, distinguished athletes and coaches, sports clubs, and associations from all over Greece, as well as active citizens from all over the world. The biggest anniversary for the Olympic celebration in Greece will unite, for another year, the footsteps of people of all ages, in the ultimate Olympic experience.
The Olympic Day Run GREECE is the only Olympic Road Running Race in Greece and the official global event for the celebration of the International Olympic Day. Established by the International Olympic Committee, the organizing authority of the Olympic Games, it aims in spreading the Olympic idea. The worldwide celebration for the establishment of the International Olympic Committee and its decision of organizing the first Modern Olympic Games (ATHENS 1896), sheds the light on Greece, while it raises the country’s position in the Olympic and tourism world map.
The Olympic Day Run GREECE has already been warmly embraced by the Greek and international running audience, placing Thessaloniki and Greece as a whole, in one of the top destinations in the sports tourism industry.
On the anniversary year 2021 (200 years since the Greek Revolution and 125 since the First Olympic Games of 1896), the 4th Olympic Day Run GREECE returns with a magnificent event that will mark the restart of sports with a 10km race for adults, a 5km race for adults and teenagers and a 2km race for all ages.
The event will be held based on the health protocol and the necessary approvals of the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports.
Run for a good cause
The “Olympic Day Run” GREECE has joined forces with “The Smile of the Child” wishing to make children smile. You may now support “The Smile of the Child” by registering in the 2km race and selecting here one of the social contribution packages. With your registration you offer 3 euros to the Organization’s mission.
Register now
The event includes 10km race for adults, 5km race for adults and teenagers and 2km for all ages. Register now here until 15/09.
All finishers will receive a commemorative medal and a commemorative certificate of participation by the International Olympic Committee, while the winners will receive special prizes of the 4th “Olympic Day Run GREECE”.
The 4th Olympic Day Run GREECE is organized by the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Academy, the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Olympic Museum, the Hellenic Olympians Association, SEGAS and EAS SEGAS Thessaloniki and DKO OLYMPiA with the participation of Olympians, Paralympians, Distinguished Athletes, Sports Clubs and Institutional Bodies from all over the country, with the support of the Hellenic Olympic Academy, the Hellenic Olympic Winners Association, the Greek Paralympians Association, the Region of Central Macedonia and Thessaloniki International Fair-HELEXPO. The event is held under the auspices of the Hellenic National Commission for Unesco, the Ministry of Interior of the Macedonia-Thrace Sector, the General Secretariat of Sports, and the Municipalities of Ampelokipi-Menemeni, Thermi, Kalamaria, Kordelio-Evosmos, Neapoli-Sykies, Pavlos Melas, Pylaia-Chortiatis, Volvi, Delta, Thermaikos, Lagadas, Chalkidona, Oreokastro, Almopia, Aristotelis, Dion-Olympos, Emmanuel Pappas, Iraklia, Kavala, Kassandra, Kilkis, Naoussa, Polygyros, Serres and Skydra.
For more information visit olympicdayrun.gr & olympicmuseum-thessaloniki.org.
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Run Messinia 2021
2021-10-02 - 2021-10-11 | Areopoli, Areopoli, Laconia, 23062, Greece
The Greek rebellion against the Ottoman Empire, 200 years ago, marked the end of slavery, reclaiming the most valuable asset for Greeks, their freedom. Historical battles of the national liberation efforts took place in the Messinian land and decisive naval battles effectively sealed the end of the Revolution and led to the freedom of Greece, resulting in the national rebirth and the establishment of the modern Greek state.
Run Messinia is an ultramarathon race of a total distance of approximately 421 kilometers, a tribute to the important events and unforgettable battles of the heroes of 1821. On October 2-11, 2021, during the “Run for Freedom” edition, 10 athletes per route will attempt to run 10 marathons in total, in 10 consecutive days, crossing historical places and monuments of Messinia, Laconia and Arcadia, which are related to the Greek revolution.
Run Messinia is committed to never forgetting all those sacrificed during the Revolution of 1821 and promises to spread the stories of heroes who honored and defended the right of all people to live with dignity in a fair and peaceful world.
The 10 historical routes of Run for Freedom
The Messinian land constitutes a special and historic place for the Greek Revolution of 1821. For this reason, the event aims to highlight the history of all the areas associated with the Greek Revolution in Messinia both culturally and touristically.
Run for Freedom will start its 1st route from Areopoli of the East Mani Municipality, pass through Stoupa of the West Mani Municipality and end in Kardamyli. The 2nd route, starting from Kardamyli, will pass through Verga of the Kalamata Municipality and end in the city of Kalamata. In the 3rd route, the athletes starting from Kalamata will cross Nedousa and finish in Alagonia. During the 4th route of Run Messinia, the runners starting from Alagonia will pass through Dyrachio and Neochori of the Megalopoli Municipality and complete their effort in Poliani of the Kalamata Municipality. From Poliani, during the 5th route, participants will cross Skala and end up in Paloukorahi of the Oichalia Municipality.
The 6th route will highlight historical places of the Oichalia Municipality, as the athletes starting from Paloukorahi will cross Katsarou, Solaki, Meropi, Loutro, Diavolitsi, Ano Psari, Dorio and end up at the statue of Kolokotronis in Ramovouni.
In the 7th route starting from Ramovouni, the runners will pass through Zerbisia of the Messini Municipality, Kalogeresi, Saint Nikitas Sellas and Tripyla of the Trifylia Municipality, in order to reach Maniaki of the Pylos-Nestor Municipality. In the 8th route the participants will start from Maniaki, pass through Agios Andreas of the Messini Municipality and Kato Minagia and finish in Koroni. The 9th route will move exclusively within the Pylos-Nestor Municipality from Koroni, to Methoni and then to Pylos. The 10th and final route of Run for Freedom starting from Pylos, will provide runners with the opportunity of passing through Neokastro, observing Sphacteria and Paleokastro, while crossing Kremmidia and Schinolakka.
The valuable support of the Municipalities
The partnered Municipalities supporting Run Messinia and contributing to the event’s smooth implementation are the following, in Greek alphabetical order: East Mani Municipality, West Mani Municipality, Kalamata Municipality, Megalopoli Municipality, Messini Municipality, Oichalia Municipality, Pylos-Nestor Municipality, Trifylia Municipality.
Run Messinia will leave a legacy for the future of the place, as it has already started highlighting and promoting through its social media, the historical places, the battles and all the monuments, which are located in the three regions and through which runners will pass.
The event will be held under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization. The difficult task of the event’s planning and implementation has been undertaken by the award-winning ActiveMedia Group through its Sports Production department.
Share your experience by using the hashtags #runmessinia #runforfreedom.
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Navarino Challenge 2021
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-17 | The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, Pylos, Messinia, 24001, Greece
Navarino Challenge is one of the most important events in Greece’s sports tourism calendar. After a challenging period for all, the first Greek event to be distinguished at the World Tourism Awards in London, and a landmark for Messinia, makes a dynamic comeback. On October 15-17, 2021, visitors from all over the world will experience once again a series of activities at Costa Navarino and Pylos, that will generate positive emotions, highlight the authentic values ​​of the sports ideal, promote the Olympic spirit and bring life to one of the most beautiful regions of Greece, Messinia.
More than 30 sports activities, with the presence of Olympic athletes alongside amateur athletes of all ages and abilities, in the utmost safe destination, compose the elements of the top sports tourism celebration, Navarino Challenge.
The event returns for the 9th year and with its global message “sport unites people”, brings everyone together again, offering the opportunity to Greek and foreign participants, to discover through this top sports fest, the Messinian magical landscape and its history.
Discover your favorite sport alongside Olympic athletes
Navarino Challenge is the richest and most unique sports festival, as it offers the opportunity for everyone to discover the sport they prefer the most, among more than 30 sports activities and 15 Olympic sports. All these sports take place together with role model athletes and Olympians who promote the Olympic values, such as the boccia gold Paralympic medalist and world champion Grigoris Polychronidis, the two times silver Olympic medalist in taekwondo Alexandros Nikolaidis, the Olympian athlete and EuroBasket MVP, Evina Maltsi, the Olympian athlete and European champion at 400m. with hurdles, Periklis Iakovakis and the European long jump champion who competes at the Tokyo Olympics, Miltos Tentoglou.
Run in the unique Greek Half Marathon crossing Voidokilia beach
Participants in the Navarino Challenge 2021 will have the opportunity to run in one of the top Greek Half Marathons of 21.1km, together with the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Dean (Konstantine) Karnazes. They will also have the ability to choose the 10km route or the fun 5km route by Samsung, which can be completed even with dynamic walking. Runners, starting from Navarino Dunes at Costa Navarino, will run along the coast to Pylos and will cross the beautiful beach of Voidokilia, while passing by Gialova lagoon. On the same day, the 1km children’s route will be held in two groups, for children 10-14 years old and kids up to 9 years of age.
Register now in the running activities
Entries for Navarino Challenge are underway and interested parties can participate by completing the available form through the following link. The children’s race is held at no cost. The event, always having the participants as a top priority, offers a refund on their registration costs until August 31.
Sea kayaking
Starting from Poseidonia in the port of Pylos, on Saturday, October 16, a sea kayak tour around the island of Sphacteria will take place, with the support of Explore Messinia. Participants will paddle towards the inner side of the Navarino Bay exploring the coastline of Sphacteria. For entries: welcome@exploremessinia.com
Take part in the Beach Volleyball Tournament
Overlooking the sand dunes and crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, The Dunes Beach will host the Navarino Challenge King of the Court Beach Volley Tournament by Samsung for the first time. The Olympic sport of beach volleyball returns with the former international Greek volleyball player and record holder of participations with the Greek National Team, Michalis Triantafyllidis, as its ambassador. On Saturday, October 16, the tournament will include separate categories for men and women, while on Sunday, October 17, the tournament will be mixed. During this weekend, the beach volleyball lessons by Samsung will also be held. All beach volleyball activities are carried out with the support of Triantafyllidis Beach Arena. For registrations and more information: info@beacharena.gr
Outdoor activities for the whole family!
The schedule of Navarino Challenge offers you the opportunity to come closer to sports and their benefits, alongside top instructors. Specifically, you can take part in activities such as taekwondo with the two times silver Olympic medalist Alexandros Nikolaidis, basketball lessons for children 5 to 16 years old, with the Olympian Evina Maltsi & the Euroleague Legend Joe Arlauckas, 4on4 basketball tournament, beachathlon for children 6 to 13 years old with the Olympian and European champion Periklis Iakovakis, boxing lessons with the champion Christos Gatsis & the Vizantinos Target Sport Club, kick boxing lessons for all ages with the champion Alexandros Nikolaidis, high intensity training by Nestle Fitness for all ages, group cycling (spinning challenge), crossfit & beach yoga with the top personal trainer Dimitris Moros & FitnessArt, Pilates lessons by Nestle Fitness with the team of the physical education instructor, Mandy Persaki, tennis cross training with the support of Navarino Racquet Academy and Panellinios Agora Games, bike ride to Voidokilia and climbing lessons in collaboration with Navarino Outdoors and golf lessons with the support of Navarino Golf Academy.
Book your room now
Enjoy a weekend full of outdoor wellness activities for people of all ages. Book now the event’s accommodation package which is full of sports activities and includes half board and the richest buffet in Messinian food & flavors. Live the unique sports and cultural experience that is offered to you. 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. Check the accommodation packages here.
At the top of the 2021 Tourism Awards with a Platinum Award
The highest distinction of the Platinum award was received at the Tourism Awards for the “Advertising Campaign & Media Promotion” of Navarino Challenge. In a difficult year during the pandemic, this top event managed to design an innovative campaign, informing the public about the pandemic and safety measures for all, with simultaneous educational, recreational, and experiential additions.
Moreover, the event won the Silver award at the “Travel Show” category for the highly successful collaboration with the award-winning Greek-American Chef, Diane Kochilas and the great Greek-American ultra-marathon runner Dean (Konstantine) Karnazes, highlighting the Mediterranean diet and promoting Messinia and Costa Navarino, as an ideal health & wellness tourism destination through the award-winning travel & cooking show “My Greek Table”, on American Public Television.
An event with safety and health protocols
The event, considering the current health regulations, will be implemented with the strict specifications set by the Ministry of Tourism, the General Secretariat of Sports and the relevant sports federations. Always having the safety and health of all participants and staff as its main priority, Navarino Challenge will be conducted based on the health protocol established by its experienced staff, certified by the World Health Organization, based on the instructions of the General Secretariat of Sports’ expert scientists-collaborators as well as the epidemiological data and suggestions of the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports. Participants will be able to enter the event’s venue only if they provide a vaccination certificate (showing that 14 days have passed after the 2nd dose) or alternatively a molecular PCR test against Covid-19, with a negative result. More information will be announced in the coming weeks.
Navarino Challenge will be held under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization, with the support of Pylos-Nestor Municipality. The event is organized by Active Media Group which is also responsible for the event’s Sports Production. All running races are co-organized with Messiniakos Gymnastic Club and EAS SEGAS Peloponnese Region.
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