Events

Demand for Greece as a destination is now stronger than ever, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the 26th General Assembly of SETE.

New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised to reduce taxes in the Greek tourism sector, once his party comes to power.

A total of 1,920 exhibitors from 92 countries will participate at Posidonia 2018 as the world’s most prestigious shipping trade event is getting ready to celebrate its half-century anniversary.

In view of the upcoming Posidonia 2018 exhibition, VesselsValue recently released a snapshot of Greek shipping and its protagonists, who have consistently maintained the lead in the international shipping industry.

The bluegr Hotels & Resorts group welcomes the 2018 summer season with new flavors and events, taking place in its hotels across Greece.

The prestigious Posidonia shipping exhibition contributes greatly to Greece’s image as a MICE tourism destination, according to Theodore Vokos, Executive Director of Posidonia Exhibitions.

More than 5,000 volunteers in Greece are setting a bright example by collecting litter and raising awareness as part of the ongoing “Let’s Clean-up Europe” campaign.

The impact of new technologies on aviation and airport infrastructure were the focus of the Hellenic Aviation Society’s 5th conference held at Athens International Airport (AIA).

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort, located on Crete, in October will host the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura highlighted the value of tourism during Greece’s debut at the latest session of the UNWTO Executive Council.

The GNTO is continuing its promotion of Greece through a series of familiarization (FAM) trips organized for foreign journalists, bloggers and tour operators.

The UNWTO has signed an agreement with the Greek government to co-organize the 8th International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, which will take place in October in Thessaloniki.

Hiking trails in Halkidiki are up for official certification by the Europeans Ramblers Association (ERA) following a workshop that laid out the requirements on the project.

Great names in open water swimming will attend the 4th “Santorini Experience”, a leading sports tourism event in Greece that will take place October 5-7.

Passione Rossa, the most popular Ferrari car owners’ club in Italy, is getting ready to visit northwestern Greece to hold its mototourism event in Ioannina of Epirus.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete held a “We do Local Days” thematic event and invited its guests to live like a Cretan for a day.

Greece can grow its medical tourism business, considering its record of arrivals in 2017, IMTJ President Keith Pollard said during the IMTJ Medical Travel Summit 2018 in Athens.

Placing tourism at the top of EU policy-making agendas will strengthen local economies, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Elitour is uniting Greek doctors from all over the world in its aim to establish Greece as a tourism destination offering the best medical, health and wellness services.

The Greek destination of Messinia in April 2019 will host the IRONMAN 70.3, a challenging sports event that takes place in various locations around the world.