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Greece in 2020 is expected to break even greater records in tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during the WTM London expo that opened on Monday.

Quality, sustainability and authenticity are the three main areas that Greek tourism will focus on in the coming years, it was announced at WTM London 2019.

Greece has entered a deal with Chinese carrier Juneyao Air for direct flights between Shanghai and Athens starting July 2020.

Brexit, along with politics and the travel trade, was a major topic of discussion on Day 1 of WTM London 2019.

The USA, Australia and India continue to take the top spot for the UK’s most favourite long-haul inbound tourism markets, according to research by ForwardKeys at WTM London 2019.

Greece’s tourism sector is counting on secure digital infrastructure for safe online transactions after legislation is enforced, Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas said.

Chinese conglomerate Fosun said it would be purchasing Thomas Cook for $14.2 million, weeks after the travel giant collapsed leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded.

The Athens Tactual Museum, located in the suburb of Kallithea, is one of the few in the world that offers the visually impaired the chance to touch exhibits on show.

Main points of Greece’s new tourism strategy for 2020 will be presented at the WTM London trade show, set to open its doors on Monday, November 4, at ExCel.

EBRD has unveiled two pilot destination management schemes for Santorini and Rhodes, setting priorities and providing action plans for the next decade.

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand in Greece’s hotel market in destinations such as Athens, Thessaloniki and Patra.

The Elounda Hills tourism investment on Crete is one step closer to implementation following the signing of a joint-ministerial decision.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has given the green light for the operation of the Kyllini thermal springs in the Peloponnese.

Cyprus-based advanced living concepts firm Zoia is investing in Greek properties with a focus on Athens, aiming to tap into a growing rental market.

Greece’s tax free shopping market is showing growth, with the total number of transactions marking a 22 percent increase in the January-September 2019 period.

Greece and China have signed an MoU for increasing the number of flights connecting the two countries to 35 weekly from the current 14.

Focused on improving the quality of tourism services, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced plans for the upgrade of tourism studies across all levels.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is aiming for the Ionian Islands to follow a new direction towards sustainable tourism development.

Europe is winning over travelers from across the globe despite trade tensions and a weakening global economy, a recent study reveals.

Ten global investment schemes have expressed their interest to acquire a 30 percent stake in Athens International Airport, owned by Greece’s state privatization fund HRADF.