year : 2020 31 results

Cretan diet leading the gastronomic way

Stavros Arnaoutakis GOVERNOR OF THE REGION OF CRETE The Region of Crete follows innovative strategic plans for the touristic promotion of the island, as a destination for people with special gastronomic interests and visitors that follow international trends and seek experiences, where gastronomy, local products and cuisine are key-points. Having that in mind, we see Symposio Greek Touring as a reinforcing power, along with all our initiatives for the exposure of Cretan culinary tradition ...

Greece in the path of sustainable tourism growth

Angela Gerekou PRESIDENT GNTO Tourism is a crucial part of Greeceโ€™s economy and itโ€™s time to move further concerning investments, the quality of services that are offered and of course marketing. Greece is a many-in-one country and by that we mean many and different options for international travelers. In Greek National Tourism Organization we respond to the global trends and promote sustainable tourism growth, as we strongly believe innovation is a major key for a successful ...

Cheese, as Greece’s comparative advantage in tourism

Dimitris Fragakisย  Secretary Genaral GNTOย  The dynamic of a strong Tourism sector towards the promotion of Greek hospitality and tradition. Salutation from Dimitris Fragakis, Secretary General GNTO. Tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors of the Greek economy, contributing directly and indirectly more than 25% of GDP. Greek tourism as a product has become very popular in recent years, but it has to go to the next stage in terms of maturity and enrichment. This constitutes a prerequi...