ITB Berlin 2018 Special

Η αυξημένη συμμετοχή και η ποικιλομορφία των συμμετοχόντων υπαγόρευσαν την προσθήκη δύο νέων βασικών κατηγοριών στα φετινά Hotel Design Awards.

German tour operators are concerned about a shortage of rooms at Greek destinations in view of an increase in summer sales from Germany.

Thessaloniki has what it takes to be a host destination for international conferences and sports events, says the head of the city’s tourism organization, Voula Patoulidou.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort has been honored as “Top Hotel Partner 2017” by Schauinsland-Reisen, a leading German tour operator.

The northern Greek destination of Halkidiki is expecting an increase of 8 to 10 percent in arrivals from Germany this year.

German Travel Association (DRV) representatives and Peloponnese governor Petros Tatoulis discussed on tourism issues during the ITB Berlin 2018.

Photo report of Greece’s participation at the ITB Berlin 2018 trade show that includes statements on the German market made by Greek tourism figures and travel professionals.

It’s going to be an outstanding year for tourism in 2018 with all signs and insights collected at the 52nd ITB Berlin, pointing to booming business and travel.

At this year’s ITB Berlin trade show, Qatar Airways revealed a host of 16 new destinations, including two in Greece, to be launched in 2018-19.

Germany’s travel industry has confirmed that Greece will be among the most popular destinations for German travelers in summer 2018.

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.

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.

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.