With the participation of 73 travel agents active in the Qatari market, the Greek Luxury Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop concluded successfully last Wednesday in Doha.

The strong Greek presence impressed the Arab participants, whose turnout confirmed Qatar’s significant potential as a high-end tourism market for Greece.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was the main sponsor of the Workshop, which brought together Greek destinations and tourism enterprises with the most prominent Qatari travel agencies. The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, with the Region of Central Macedonia as the honored region. Sponsors included Mideast Travel Group, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ “Greek Breakfast” initiative, and the Municipality of Rethymno.

The workshop took place at the City Center Rotana in downtown Doha and was honored by the presence and greeting of H.E. Ms. Eleni Michopoulou, Ambassador of Greece to Qatar.

Following the B2B meetings, Ms. Maria Andreadou, Head of Tourism for the Regional Unit of Imathia, presented on behalf of the Region of Central Macedonia, highlighting the unique advantages of each regional unit and showcasing the region’s growing interest in the Qatari market.

Equally dynamic was the participation of the Municipality of Rethymno, represented by Deputy Mayor Ms. Pepi Birliraki, who introduced the Qatari audience to the attractions of Crete and the many reasons why the island is an ideal destination for travelers from Qatar.

The event concluded with traditional Greek dances performed by the Greek Folk Dancing Group of Qatar’s Greek community, followed by the customary raffle draw organized by Tourism Media & Events, offering more than 15 hospitality gifts contributed by Greek destinations and hotels.

Upcoming events promoting Greek luxury tourism are scheduled to take place in Amsterdam in October 2022 and in the USA from November 14–16, 2022, while an additional workshop supporting general Greek tourism is planned for early December 2022 in Warsaw.

A dynamic presence is expected from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) at the upcoming Greek Luxury Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop, organized this Wednesday, April 18, by Tourism Media & Events, focusing on one of the most promising sources of high-income travelers for Greek tourism — Qatar.

Demonstrating its firm commitment to supporting initiatives that promote Greece as a global travel destination, the GNTO will serve as the main sponsor of the Luxury Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop. The event will feature Greek destinations and tourism enterprises aspiring to establish or further strengthen their position in the Qatari and broader Middle Eastern markets.

The GNTO’s participation holds major significance, as positioning Greece as a leading destination for luxury travel and gastronomy worldwide remains a key strategic priority for the Organization.

The event will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, with the Region of Central Macedonia as the honored region. Sponsors include MIDEAST Travel Group, the “Greek Breakfast” initiative, and the Municipality of Rethymno.

The goal of the Workshop is to elevate Greece as a premier global high-end tourism and gastronomy destination. Attracting visitors from Middle Eastern countries is of high strategic importance for Greece, which aims to expand its share of the luxury tourism segment — as travelers from this region are known for their significant spending power and willingness to invest heavily in travel experiences, thereby contributing substantially to the continued growth and development of the Greek tourism sector.

As part of the Workshop, Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings have already been scheduled between Greek and Qatari representatives operating in the luxury tourism sector.

The Greek Luxury Tourism & Gastronomy Workshops are designed for tourism enterprises and public organizations seeking to showcase their high-end services and products while promoting Greece as a leading destination. At the same time, they address agri-food businesses aiming to gain or expand their presence in Middle Eastern markets, where interest in Greek products is already notably strong.