Northern Greece

A group of Israeli journalists recently had the chance to discover all that Thessaloniki, Greece, has to offer as a city break and gastronomy destination.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to discuss important challenges of the industry.

The 37th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki, northen Greece, has opened its gates for a weekend dedicated to Greek tourism.

Londoners are getting a ‘taste’ of Thessaloniki this month thanks to a red bus promo campaign launched by the Greek city’s tourism organization.

Thessaloniki in Northern Greece will be the host destination of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) Semi-Annual Meeting 2022 during November 22-25.

Northern Greece, which includes cities such as Thessaloniki and Halkidiki, is among the “most underrated destinations”, according to a poll presented during WTM London 2022.

Dutch travel agents recently got the “inside story” on all that the Greek city of Thessaloniki has to offer its visitors.

Thessaloniki’s hotel occupancy rates during the first nine months of the year were down by 13.9% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the same period.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s latest promo video has “traveled” around the world, informing viewers on everything the Greek northern city has to offer visitors.

Thessaloniki’s landmark White Tower, the meeting point of generations of Greeks and visitors, has been added to the European Film Academy’s (EFI) “Treasures of European Film Culture” list.

Greece’s most influential trade show, the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), attracted some 212,363 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors this year, fast approaching pre-pandemic levels.

The Aristotle Municipality in Eastern Halkidiki held a tourism roadshow in Sicily aiming to strengthen tourism and cultural ties with local officials and travel professionals.

The prestigious Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place for the first time in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki in 2023.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to ensure Thessaloniki’s infrastructure, hotels and attractions are accessible to people with disabilities.

Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal.

Thessaloniki’s gastronomy was highlighted in talks held between the Greek city’s mayor, Konstantinos Zervas, and British celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.

The Greek government will soon present an ambitious plan for Thessaloniki that includes 30 projects to be implemented by 2030.

The Greek city of Thessaloniki will host a series of concerts on every Monday this month with free admission for all.

The 86th Thessaloniki International Fair in September will present an audiovisual show dedicated to the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe.

The Greek city of Thessaloniki is seeing a surge in bookings for September, especially for the period of the 86th TIF, a leading event in Southeastern Europe.