Greek National Tourism Organization

Greece is doing everything in its power to assure the return of foreign travelers who came to the country with tour operator FTI, the Tourism Ministry said on Monday, hours after the German firm filed for bankruptcy.

Head of GNTO Service Abroad in Australia, Melbourne

Sky Express will continue operating two direct flights per week from Paris to Iraklio on Crete until the end of November, extending the tourist season into the winter months.

This initiative creates an opportunity for French travelers to visit one of Greece's most popular destinations during the off-peak season.

The Greek National Tourism Organization's (GNTO) efforts to increase tourism flows from the Arab world to Greece are in full swing, with the GNTO attending the Arabian Travel Market trade show in this context.

GNTO Secretary-General Dimitris Fragakis stated that "the Arab countries are the main target of the organization's strategy in opening to new markets.

The year has started with the best of prospects as regards arrivals from Ireland, after a strong increase (+33%) of air arrivals from Dublin in the first nine months of 2023, versus the same period in 2022.

Greece expects more Chinese tourists this year by offering a tailored tourism product to suit the needs of the Chinese market, a Greek tourism official said on Wednesday.

The Greek National Tourism Organization's (GNTO) campaign for the next tourism season is in full progress, with GNTO General Secretary Dimitris Fragakis meeting with Emirates executives, one of the largest airlines in the world.

The European Travel Commission's (ETC) annual Market Intelligence Group (MIG) and Marketing Group conference is to take place in Athens for the first time on February 7-9, following an initiative of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). 

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is to visit Istanbul on Monday. During her three-day stay, the minister will meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, visit the new Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) offices and have contacts with businesspeople and tourism-sector organizations, such as the Turkey Travel Agencies Association (TURSAB).

Adapting to the modern needs of tourism and innovation are the main characteristics of the Tourism Ministry's planning, Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at the first meeting of the board of directors of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) for 2024.