The Ministry of Culture has approved filming and aerial photography of over 100 archaeological sites across Crete, marking a key step in the digital transformation of Greece’s tourism portal, Visit Greece. These images will enhance the promotion of Greece’s rich heritage and support the Greek National Tourism Organization’s global outreach.
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Greece is boosting its film tourism profile with major initiatives this autumn in Corinth, Patras, and Kos. Through media tours, a film-and-wine festival, and trade workshops, the GNTO is aligning with its 2025–2028 Tourism Marketing Plan to attract visitors year-round and strengthen ties with the German-speaking travel market.
Greece solidifies its appeal in the US, winning “Favorite Country” for the sixth year at the 2025 Trazees Awards and “Best Family-Friendly Multigenerational Destination” for the third year at the Wherever Awards, with a second-place ranking as a Family-Friendly International Destination.
From July 5 to 9, 2025, ITV broadcasts live from Mykonos as part of a promotional trip by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). Featured on This Morning and Loose Women, the coverage showcased Mykonos’ natural beauty, gastronomy, and luxury tourism, reaching six million UK viewers.
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), in collaboration with the Mayor of Santorini, has launched a targeted promotional campaign to boost Santorini’s international profile ahead of the summer season. Journalists from leading German and Romanian media visited the island to explore its cultural heritage, hiking routes, wine tradition, and unique local products, with special features expected to be published in May 2025.
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and UK tour operator JET2 have strengthened their strategic partnership to promote sustainable tourism and expand travel offerings in Greece. The collaboration includes the addition of Samos as a new destination in 2026 and aims to boost year-round tourism to lesser-known Greek regions through joint initiatives and new travel products.
Greece triumphed at the 2024 Travvy Awards, securing four gold awards including Best Destination in Europe, Best Destination in the Mediterranean, and Best Cruise Destination in Europe, solidifying its status as a top travel destination.
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has been awarded “Tourist Board of the Year 2024” at the prestigious TTG Travel Industry Awards, held in London. The GNTO was recognised for its innovative promotional strategies and leadership in sustainability, alongside its swift response to the 2023 summer wildfires. Greece’s Sani Resorts in Halkidiki also won the “Sustainable Travel Company of the Year” award.
This September, Greece will host a series of sports tourism events, including golf in Messinia and swimming and running in Salamina and Ioannina. Supported by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), these events aim to showcase Greece’s scenic landscapes while promoting the country as a top destination for sports enthusiasts.
Greek-American television presenter Maria Menounos, alongside her husband Keven Undergaro and their daughter Athena, met with Greek tourism officials in Athens to discuss boosting Greece’s presence in the U.S. market. During her visit, Menounos engaged with Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, Deputy Minister Elena Rapti, and GNTO General Secretary Andreas Fiorentinos. The discussions focused on leveraging the Greek Diaspora to promote Greece’s rich history, culture, and modern tourist experiences abroad.
Andreas N. Fiorentinos has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Hellenic Tourism Organisation by Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni. Fiorentinos, with extensive experience in tourism and administration, previously served as Deputy Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization and held leadership roles in the Greek Chamber of Hotels and the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers.
The Greek National Tourism Organization launched a vibrant campaign in Paris to attract French travellers to Greece this summer. Adorning metro stations and buses with Olympic-themed slogans like “Guaranteed Victory in Greece,” the initiative aimed to highlight Greece’s cultural appeal and summer vacation opportunities.
The Greek Tourism Ministry has partnered with the Greek Orthodox Church to promote religious tourism. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and church representatives signed a cooperation protocol to enhance the tourism experience by showcasing religious sites and Greek heritage. This initiative aims to develop year-round religious tourism, benefiting the national economy and local communities.
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Made out of ice, an impressive life-size replica of the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre is on display at the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China.
Four Greek resorts have been recognised at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. World Travel…
Greece’s Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) were awarded the “World’s…
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French movie production ‘On sourit pour la photo’ has finished filming in Greece ahead of…
With the support of the Greek National Tourism Organization, the popular and award-winning historian, author,…
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