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Greece and Egypt are looking to establish a joint tourism cooperation in an aim to attract more tourists to both countries from long-haul markets such as the US and Australia.

The Navagio Beach on the island of Zakynthos is in Greece, the GNTO rectified, after a German tour operator erroneously depicted it as being in Turkey.

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili recently held a series of meetings in Brussels, aiming to place tourism high on the EU agenda.

The Greek government has a sincere interest to work closer with the UNWTO to further grow and diversify Greece’s tourism sector.

The ministries of tourism and culture are working on a five-part agreement for the protection, conservation, and promotion of Rhodes’ Medieval City.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX) has welcomed the Delphi Hotels Association as its new member and has come closer to the destination of Delphi in central Greece.

Top priority projects of the Culture Ministry, including the restoration of the Tatoi Estate, will shape Greece’s cultural landscape in the coming years, aaccording to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The potential of new business partnerships between Greek and Israeli tourism professionals was discussed during a B2B workshop, which was held during Israel’s IMTM 2020 expo by the GNTO.

Vernicos Yachts recently celebrated 45 years of activity with the company’s president, George Vernicos, calling for actions that must be taken for Greece to maintain its leading role in marine …

Greece and Cyprus are in talks about the possibility of launching a much talked about ferry link between the two countries.

Attica Governor George Patoulis has been elected Vice President of the European Committee of the Regions for the 2020-2025 period.

INSETE and EHL Advisory Services in March will hold a seminar on “Maximizing Revenue & Managing Distribution” for tourism professionals in Athens.

Advance bookings from the United States to Greece are picking up pace to as much as 30 percent, according to the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism.

The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, will make an official visit to Athens, Greece, on Monday, February 17.

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), located in the heart of Athens, will open later this month for a trial period with free admission for students.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has left open the possibility of tax reductions in transportation.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning against disproportionate reactions and the possible stigmatization of Chinese tourists as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Costa Nostrum organization and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable tourism.

Greece is looking to develop yachting, diving and cruise tourism on the islands of Kos, Patmos and Astypalea.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation and the Greek Federation of Hotel Managers have partnered to ensure the high level of future tourism professionals.