Greece stands out in Frankfurt’s tourism scene

The newly appointed Consul General of Greece in Frankfurt, Mr. Dimitrios Dochtsis, addressed the event, highlighting the strong and promising relationship between Greece and Germany.

Also honoring the event with her presence was Ms. Nicoletta Lekanidi, Director of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Germany, based in Frankfurt.

 

During the workshop—held in one of the most promising tourism markets for Greece—hundreds of professional B2B meetings were conducted between leading Greek tourism businesses and destinations and key travel agencies and professionals from the German market. The goal of these meetings was to foster networking opportunities and build strategic partnerships aimed at promoting the Greek tourism product.

 

Following the B2B sessions, attendees had the opportunity to attend a series of presentations showcasing Greek destinations. Ms. Argyro Papaioannou, representative of the Tourism Department of the Region of Central Macedonia, Mr. Babis Sofroniadis, Head of the Tourism Department of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Ms. Paraskevi Yalou, representative of the Region of Peloponnese, and Mr. Tasos Gousios, representative of the Region of Thessaly, each presented the unique travel experiences offered by their regions. The presentations concluded with an introduction to SKY express, delivered by Ms. Julia Fregoglou, Executive in International B2B Sales.

Sponsors of the event included the Region of Central Macedonia, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Region of Peloponnese, the Region of Thessaly, SKY express, and the “Greek Breakfast” initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Aegean Airlines served as the official airline sponsor, while Tourismtoday.gr acted as the official media partner.

 

Greek Luxury Tourism draws strong interest in Chicago

 

With the participation of the leading travel agents and tour operators from the Illinois market—particularly from Chicago—the “Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop” concluded successfully on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

This premier event, organized by Tourism Media & Events and focused on luxury tourism, was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. The event was honored by the presence of the Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Mr. Emmanouil Koumparakis, who delivered a welcome address.

Throughout the workshop, a significant number of B2B meetings took place between top Greek tourism businesses and destinations and key American travel agencies and professionals specializing in the luxury tourism sector.

Following the business meetings, presentations of Greek destinations were delivered by Ms. Marianna Liaskou, Head of the Tourism Department of the Region of Central Greece, Ms. Argyro Papaioannou, Representative of the Tourism Department of the Region of Central Macedonia, and Ms. Eleni Vougioukalaki, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department of the Regional Unit of Heraklion, Region of Crete.

The Region of Central Greece was the honored destination at the “Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop” in Chicago. The official airline sponsor of the event was Aegean Airlines.

Sponsors included the Region of Central Macedonia, the Region of Crete, the “Greek Breakfast” initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, and the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos.” The official media sponsor was Tourismtoday.gr.

It is emphasized that the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshops are addressed to tourism enterprises and public bodies aiming to promote their luxury-oriented services and products, while also facilitating new business deals.

At the same time, these events target export-oriented companies seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in key international markets.

The 2024 calendar of Tourism Media & Events concludes with the Greek Tourism Workshop on December 4 in Frankfurt, Germany—a market of strategic importance for Greek tourism.

 

New York: Greece emerges as a magnet for health tourism

 

With high expectations, the Greek Health Tourism Forum concluded successfully in New York on Tuesday, November 19, organized by Tourism Media & Events, with the participation of key representatives from private clinics, healthcare institutions, and tourism businesses already active—or seeking to expand—in the American health tourism market.

The main objective of the forum was to strengthen Greece’s presence as a leading destination for high-level healthcare services in a market that is evolving rapidly.

The fact that medical tourism development is a priority in the new national strategic plan for tourism further highlights the importance of the event.

Our country possesses strong competitive advantages that must be utilized in order to claim a larger share of this fast-growing market and emerge as a major player on the international stage, despite the high level of competition.

The internationalization of the global medical industry and the rapid development of tourism, combined with several factors such as demographic and technological trends, make the development of medical tourism structures and services a sustainable and highly promising sector.

The event, which took place in the heart of Manhattan, was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in Washington. The Consul of Greece in New York, Mr. Petros Dorizas, was in attendance and addressed the forum with a welcoming speech.

The Region of Central Macedonia was the event’s honored destination, while the Greek Health Tourism Council ELITOUR served as a strategic partner.

During the Greek Health Tourism Forum, presentations were delivered by Dr. Giorgos Patoulis, President of the Athens Medical Association, ELITOUR, GDHI, and EDDYPPY; Dr. Antonios Polydoros, Secretary General of the Global Hippocratic Institute of Physicians; Dr. Konstantinos Pantos, founder of Genesis Athens Clinic and IVF specialist; Dr. Nikolaos Vrachnis, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Dr. Evangelini (Lina) Evgeni, CEO of the cryopreservation bank “Cryogonia”; Mr. Nikolaos S. Kouvelas, D.D.S., PhD, CEO of Eurodentica – Specialized Dental Care; Mr. Christos Christou, owner of Emphasis Club; and Ms. Lydia (Ioannidou) Mouzaka, Mastologist and President of the Hellenic Society of Mastology. The presentations concluded with Mr. Andreas Kisskinis from the Department of Tourism Promotion and Marketing of the Region of Central Macedonia.

 

The event culminated in professional (B2B) meetings between the Greek delegates and entrepreneurs and companies from the American healthcare sector, as well as leading travel agents and tour operators, confirming their interest in Greece as a premier Health & Wellness Tourism destination.

Sponsors of the event included:

Silver Sponsor: Genesis Athens Private Clinic
Bronze Sponsors: Emphasis Club, Hellenic Society of Mastology, Eurodentica – Specialized Dental Care, Cryogonia – Sperm Cryopreservation Bank, Athens Medical Group
Official Air Travel Sponsor: Aegean Airlines
Sponsors: Enterprise Greece, “Greek Breakfast” by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Med-Professionals, and Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Media Sponsor: Tourismtoday.gr

Greece in the spotlight of the Belgian travel market

High expectations for Greek tourism in 2025 from the Belgian market were recorded during the Greek Tourism Workshop in Antwerp, which concluded on the afternoon of Thursday, October 24, at the Radisson Antwerp Berchem Hotel.

During the event, organized by Tourism Media & Events, an intensive series of Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings took place between Greek tourism enterprises and destinations and leading Belgian tour operators and travel agents.

The workshop was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Greece in Belgium, with the Region of Central Greece as the honored destination.

Sponsors of the event included the Region of Central Macedonia, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Rethymno, the Municipality of Volos, and SKY express.

Aegean Airlines served as the official airline sponsor, while leading travel news outlet tourismtoday.gr acted as the official media partner.

The Greek Tourism Workshops are aimed at tourism businesses and public bodies interested in promoting their services and products, with a focus on alternative tourism, gastronomy tourism, and luxury travel, while simultaneously facilitating the conclusion of commercial agreements.

At the same time, they are addressed to export-oriented companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in key international markets.

The Greek Tourism Workshop was honored by the presence of the Ambassador of Greece to Belgium, Ms. Sofia Grammata, who delivered an opening address.

Following the B2B meetings, destination presentations were delivered by Ms. Marianna Liaskou, Head of the Tourism Department of the Region of Central Greece; Ms. Elisavet Siaridou from the Tourism Promotion and Development Department of the Region of Central Macedonia; Ms. Patty Konstantinidou, member of the Tourism Promotion Team of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; and Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism and e-Governance of the Region of Crete.

It is noted that the next event by Tourism Media & Events, dedicated to the promotion of Greek luxury tourism, will be held in Chicago on November 21, 2024.

The 2024 program of the Greek Tourism Workshops will conclude on December 4 in Frankfurt, Germany—a market of particular significance for Greek tourism.

 

A vote of confidence for Greece from the Dutch market

With the participation of 73 leading Dutch travel agents and tour operators, the Greek Tourism Workshop concluded successfully in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Organized by Tourism Media & Events, the workshop took place at the modern Liemès business venue and featured hundreds of Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings between Greek destinations and tourism enterprises and Dutch companies operating in the travel industry.

The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Apostolos Michalopoulos, Head of the Economic and Commercial Affairs Office of the Embassy of Greece in The Hague, who addressed the audience with a welcome speech, highlighting the importance of strengthening tourism ties between the two countries.

Following the B2B meetings, presentations were delivered by Dr. Lavrentios Vasileiadis, Head of the Directorate of Education, Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Employment of the Region of Western Greece — this edition’s honored destination. Presentations continued with Ms. Argyro Papaioannou from the Department of Tourism Promotion and Marketing of the Region of Central Macedonia, Ms. Marianna Liaskou, Head of the Tourism Department of the Region of Central Greece, Ms. Patty Konstantinidou, member of the Tourism Promotion Team of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism and E-Governance of the Region of Crete.

The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in The Hague. The main sponsor of the workshop was the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), with the Region of Western Greece as the featured destination.

Additional sponsors included the Region of Central Greece, the Region of Central Macedonia, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Rethymno, the Municipality of Volos, and the “Greek Breakfast” initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Aegean Airlines served as the official airline sponsor, while media sponsorship was provided by Tourismtoday.gr.

It is worth noting that the Greek Tourism Workshops are addressed to tourism businesses and public entities aiming to promote their services and products, especially in the areas of alternative tourism, gastronomy, and luxury travel, while also seeking to establish commercial agreements. At the same time, they are directed at export-oriented enterprises that aim to penetrate or strengthen their presence in key markets.

The next Greek Tourism Workshop by Tourism Media & Events in the Benelux region is scheduled for October 24 in Antwerp, Belgium, followed by the flagship event highlighting Greek luxury tourism in Chicago, on November 21.

The 2024 program of Tourism Media & Events concludes on December 4 in Frankfurt, Germany — a market of strategic significance for Greek tourism.

 

Vote of confidence in Greece from Japan’s tourism industry

With the participation of 67 Japanese travel agents, the Greek Tourism Workshop Tokyo 2024 was successfully concluded in Tokyo on Wednesday, September 25.

This well-established, high-quality promotional event for Greek tourism, organized by Tourism Media & Events, takes place in destinations of direct or long-term interest for Greek tourism.

The event was held at the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, while the Region of Central Macedonia was the honored destination.

Sponsors of the Greek Tourism Workshop Tokyo 2024 included Athens International Airport, Enterprise Greece, Fraport Greece, Aegean Airlines, and the “Greek Breakfast” program of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH).

The event was honored by the presence and welcoming remarks of Mrs. Marina Spanou, Second Secretary for Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Embassy of Greece in Tokyo, and Mrs. Vicky Chatzivasileiou, Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism of the Region of Central Macedonia, while Mr. Tadashi Shimura attended on behalf of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA).

This was followed by a presentation of the honored Region of Central Macedonia by Mr. Leonidas Tsiantis, Head of the Tourism Directorate of the Region, who highlighted in the best possible way both the wider area and its particular focus on the Japanese market.

It is noted that the next events of Tourism Media & Events promoting Greek tourism will take place in Utrecht on October 22, 2024, and in Antwerp on October 24, 2024, as part of the Greek Tourism Roadshow.

This will be followed by the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop, focusing on the promotion of Greek luxury tourism, in Chicago (USA), on November 21, 2024.

The 2024 program of international outreach events for Greek tourism by Tourism Media & Events will conclude with the Greek Tourism Workshop in Frankfurt, on December 4, 2024.

Cairo: Greece a magnet for luxury tourism

 

With the participation of Egypt’s leading travel agents and tour operators specializing in luxury travel, the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop organized by Tourism Media & Events concluded successfully on Tuesday, April 23, in Cairo.

The strong attendance of Egyptian professionals clearly demonstrated the heightened interest in the 2024 travel season and confirmed the promising prospects of the Egyptian market for high-income tourism to Greece.

The event took place at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel and was held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in Cairo.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) served as the main sponsor of the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop.

The honored Region was Central Macedonia, while EGYPTAIR was the official airline sponsor.

Additional sponsors included the Region of Crete, the “Greek Breakfast” initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce, Aegean Airlines, and Mideast Travel Worldwide.

The event was honored by the presence of the Ambassador of Greece to Egypt, Mr. Nikolaos Papageorgiou, who delivered a welcome address, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between the two countries in the luxury tourism sector.

Following the conclusion of the B2B meetings, presentations were delivered by Mr. Leonidas Tsiantis, Head of Planning and Coordination of the Directorate of Tourism of the Region of Central Macedonia; Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism and E-Governance of the Region of Crete; Dr. Andreas Skouloudis, Deputy Mayor of Ierapetra; Ms. Katerina Mousmpe of Mideast Travel Worldwide; and Ms. Lena Stefanoudaki, Business Development Officer of the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce.

The event was also featured on Nile News, Egypt’s prominent news television network.

Focused on Cairo’s luxury travel market, the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop represented another strategic step by Tourism Media & Events in enhancing Greece’s positioning as a premier destination for high-end tourism.

All Greek tourism professionals who traveled to Cairo expressed their enthusiasm, having completed a large number of appointments. Hundreds of targeted B2B meetings were held, allowing participants to strengthen their networks and build new partnerships with representatives of Egyptian companies active in the luxury travel segment.

 

 

 

 

Greece positioned as a leading luxury destination for Kuwait

With an impressive turnout, the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop, organized by Tourism Media & Events, concluded on the evening of Tuesday, April 16, in Kuwait City.

Hundreds of targeted meetings were held between Kuwaiti travel agents and Greek participants, reaffirming the strong interest of the Kuwaiti market in Greece as a premier destination for luxury tourism and gastronomy.

The event took place at the prestigious St. Regis Kuwait and was held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in Kuwait.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) served as the main sponsor of the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop, with the Region of Crete being the honored destination.

Additional sponsors included Mideast Travel Worldwide, the “Greek Breakfast” initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, and Aegean Airlines.

The event was honored by the presence of the Ambassador of Greece to Kuwait, Mr. Ioannis Plotas, who delivered an official greeting.

Following the conclusion of the B2B sessions, a dedicated presentation of the honored Region of Crete was delivered by Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism and E-Governance. A presentation was also delivered by Ms. Katerina Mousmpe, Managing Director of Mideast Travel Worldwide and official GSA of Kuwait Airways in Greece.

The workshop attracted wide media coverage, with representatives from several major Kuwaiti news outlets in attendance, including TimesKuwait, Alqabas, Aljarida, and others.

It is noted that the next Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop by Tourism Media & Events, dedicated to promoting Greece’s luxury tourism offerings, is scheduled to take place in Cairo on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis.

High expectations for an increase of Danish tourists to Greece in 2024

High expectations for the 2024 tourism season from the Danish market toward Greece were recorded by the Greek Tourism Workshop in Copenhagen, whose proceedings concluded on the afternoon of Thursday, March 21, 2024.The leading promotional event for Greek tourism and gastronomy, organized by Tourism Media & Events, was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in Copenhagen.

The event, which took place at the Scandic Falkoner Hotel, was attended by prominent Greek tourism enterprises and destinations, as well as key Danish travel agencies and tour operators.

The workshop was honored by the presence of Mr. Takis Papafillippopoulos, Secretary to the Ambassador of Greece in Copenhagen, who addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.

The Region of Crete was the Featured Region of the event, while among the participants were also the Region of Attica, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Region of Central Macedonia, the Municipality of Rethymno, the Municipality of Volos, and others.

The Official Airline Sponsor of the event was Aegean Airlines.

Following the B2B meetings, presentations were held by the Deputy Regional Governor of Tourism and Digital Governance of the Region of Crete, Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, by the Head of the Tourism Promotion Department of the Region of Attica, Ms. Maria Pantelous, by Ms. Marianna Skoularika from the Tourism Office of the Regional Unit of Kilkis (Region of Central Macedonia), by Ms. Patty Konstantinidou, member of the Tourism Promotion Team of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and by the Head of the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Volos, Mr. Georgios Papamakarios.

It is noted that the next events of Tourism Media & Events focused on promoting Greek luxury tourism are the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshops in Kuwait, on April 16, 2024, and in Cairo, on April 23, 2024.

They will be followed by the Greek Tourism Workshops in Tokyo on May 28, 2024, in Utrecht on October 24, 2024, in New York (USA) on November 19, 2024, in Chicago (USA) on November 21, 2024, and in Poland on December 10, 2024.

 

 

Greek tourism workshop showcases Greece in the Czech Republic

The event, which was held at the GRAND MAJESTIC hotel in the center of Prague, took place between Greek tourism enterprises and destinations and key travel agents, and was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, and the Embassy of Greece in Prague.

The strong interest in Greece was confirmed by the presence of leading tour operators and travel agents, including Der Touristik CZ, CORAL TRAVEL, CK Experitour s.r.o., and Blue Style, a.s.

The Honored Region was the Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, while the Region of Central Macedonia, the Region of Crete, and hotel units from across Greece also participated.

The workshop was honored by the presence of the Ambassador of Greece in Prague, Mr. Athanasios Paresoglou, who delivered a greeting, as well as the Director of the GNTO Office in Poland and the Czech Republic, Ms. Nikoleta Nikolopoulou, who presented significant data regarding inbound tourism from the Czech Republic.

Following the B2B meetings, presentations were held by Ms. Patty Konstantinidou, member of the Tourism Promotion Team of the Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace; Ms. Aikaterini Kollia from the Tourism Promotion and Marketing Department of the Region of Central Macedonia; Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, Deputy Regional Governor of Tourism & E-Governance of the Region of Crete; and Ms. Lena Stefanoudaki, Head of Business Support of the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce.

After the presentations, participants of the Greek Tourism Workshop had the opportunity to enjoy Greek cuisine at the hotel’s signature restaurant.

It is noted that the upcoming events of Tourism Media & Events focused on the promotion of Greek tourism will take place in Copenhagen on March 21, 2024, in Kuwait on April 16, 2024, in Cairo on April 23, 2024, in Tokyo on May 28, 2024, in Utrecht on October 24, 2024, in Chicago (USA) on November 20–21, 2024, and in Poland on December 9–10, 2024.