Events

Greece was honored at the 17th International Tourism Film and Multimedia competition “The Golden Citygate” at the ITB Berlin trade show in Germany.

Common synergies and initiatives in the cruise sector were discussed between the tourism ministers of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.

The first educational events of the “OnTour” Tourism School initiative, launched by INSETE, will kick off on Poros and Skiathos as of April.

The Dodecanese island of Rhodes is getting ready to welcome thousands of runners to the 5th International “Roads to Rhodes” Marathon set for April 29.

Bookings to Greece from Germany for the 2018 tourism season are showing a sharp upward trend, according to DRV President Norbert Fiebig.

The “Athens Tourism Partnership” initiative, launched by the City of Athens, AEGEAN and Athens International Airport (AIA), has entered into its second phase.

As part of TUI’s sustainable food project on Crete, the first eight sustainable wines from indigenous varieties will be ready in the 2018 summer season.

Professional athletes and amateurs are invited to join “Run Greece” in a series of running events, starting from the town of Larissa on March 24.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Emirates is highlighting the integral role played by its female employees through a special video.

Early bookings to Greece for the 2018 season are up 25 to 30 percent from the German market, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

ITB 2018 kicks off today with great news: According to IPK, global travel in 2017 grew by 6.5 percent, reaching some 1.2 billion trips.

While Greece is seeing a surge in bookings, SETE President Yiannis Retsos says that the Greek private sector should stay alert.

Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was in the spotlight during the 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held on the first day of the ITB Berlin 2018 travel trade show.

Expecting high growth rates in Greece in 2018, Alltours has greatly expanded its program to the country for the 2018 season.

Between March 7-11, Greece will show its best at the ITB Berlin 2018, one of the world’s leading travel and tourism trade shows.

The need for tourism policies that will include local communities and private participation was the conclusion of the WTFL Think Tank 2018.

Aiming to promote Thessaloniki’s tourism offerings, the city’s convention bureau (TCB) and tourism organization signed a cooperation agreement.

In the future, ITB will present itself as an international umbrella brand and focus not only on promoting the annual event in Berlin, according to trade fair organizer Messe Berlin.

Numerous celebrities will attend ITB Berlin 2018, with Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel due to hold a speech that will mark her opening of the trade show.

Tourism arrivals to Greece have increased by 15-30% since the beginning of the year, according to GNTO President Charalambos Karimalis.