With exhibitions and in-person events on the rebound, the 100% Hotel Show in Athens opened its doors and welcomed professionals for face-to-face networking and business meetings.
The Municipality of
sustainable practices aiming to both facilitate the life of its residents and achieve growth to
attract travelers.
Dimitris Papastergiou said the municipality’s tourism strategy focuses on the city’s comparative advantages: its prime location on the mainland, as it connects northern and southern Greece; its proximity to the UNESCO world heritage site of Meteora; and its exceptional local products.
Papastergiou expects the new northern section of the E65 highway to further improve access to Trikala, considering that it directly connects the city with the main Egnatia motorway.
Trikala attracts domestic travelers
To attract even more travelers, Trikala ten years ago created the “Mill of Elves” (Milos ton Xotikon), a thematic park that opens every year during the Christmas season to host activities and events for residents and visitors.
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In efforts to promote Greek tourism and attract potential travelers in the post-Covid-19 era, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is proceeding with the
upgrade of its digital tools and infrastructure.
Speaking during an online conference on Monday held by the Greek chapter of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), GNTO Secretary General
Dimitris Fragakis said that the organization’s three-year strategic tourism plan includes the
complete revamp of the
www.visitgreece.gr portal, to be carried out in collaboration with Cosmote and Atcom.
According to Fragakis, after the revamp the portal will offer additional sections dedicated to coastal areas and mainland Greece, aiming to provide travelers with many different options