Tourism Offices of Greece

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Find below the list of National Tourism offices (GNTO)of Greece around the world.

Consulate of Greece Level 2, 219-223 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA [email protected]

Griechische Zentrale Fur Fremdenverkehr Opernring 8 A-1010 white-painted (00431) 5125317 (00431) 5139189

Office National Hellenique du Tourisme Ambassade de Grece Rue des Petits Carmes 6 1000 BRUXELLES, BELGIQUE (00322) 6475770

Greek National Tourism Organization 72, Ami Bue Str., 2nd floor, office 11 SOFIA 1612, BULGARIA (00359 2) 9809231 (00359 2) 9873387

Greek National Tourism Organization Beijing Office Room 1709, No.6 Gongti Bei Road Zhongyu Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027, China 0086-10-8523 6365 0086-10 8523 5925

Greek National Tourism Organization Helenska 2, 12000 Praha 2, CZ (00420) 222 232 091 (00420) 222 232 094

Greek National Tourism Organization 82A Archiepiskopou Makariou Avenue, Nicosia, P.O. Box 26060, 1666 (00357) 22873022-23 (00357) 22872273

Office National Hellenique du Tourisme 3 Ave de l' Opera, 75001 PARIS (0033) 1 42606575 (0033) 1 42601028

Griechische Zentrale Fur Fremdenverkehr Direktion Fur Deutschland Neue Maizerstr. 22, 60311 Frankfurt Am Main (0049) 69 2578270 (0049) 69 25782729

Greek National Tourism Organization 5 Shalom Aleichem St, P.O. BOX 26260 TEL AVIV 61262 (009723) 5170351 , 5170501 (009723) 5170487

Milano - Ente Nazionale Ellenico Per Il Turismo Via Lupetta 3, 20123 MILANO (003902) 860470, 860477 (003902) 72022589

Yotsuya Sanshin Bldg. 7th Floor1-8-3 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, TOKYO, 106-0004 +81-3-6380 5764 +81-3-3354-7061

Griekse Nationale Organizatie Voor Toerisme Kerkstaat 61, 1017 GC AMSTERDAM (0031) 20 6248786 (0031) 20 6207031 General Information Number: 0900/2025905

Organizatia Nationala de Turism a Greciei Bulevardul Libertatii, Nr 18, Bloc 104, Scara 2, Bucurest, ROMANIA 0040 213113137, 213109610 0040 213109610

Greek National Tourism Organization Ul. Spiridonovka 14, 121 069 Moscow, Russia 007 495 5393870 007 495 5393871

Organismo Nacional Helenico de Turismo C/QUINTANA, 2-2a D y E, 28008 MADRID (0034) 915 484 890, 915 484 889 (0034) 915 428 138

Grekiska Statens Turistbyra BirgerJarlsgatan 34, (3rd floor), 11 429 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Postal Adress Box 3377, 103 67 Stockholm + 46-8-6796580, + 46-8-6796480 + 46-8-6118802

Greek National Tourism Organization 4 Conduit Street, LONDON, W1S 2DJ, UK +4420 7495 9300 +4420 7495 4057

Greek National Tourism Organization 305 East 47th Street New York, New York 10017 (001212) 4215777 (001212) 8266940

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Executives & departments.

  • Mrs Aggeliki Gerekou
  • Mr Konstantinos Zikos
  • Mr Dimitris Fragakis , Tel.: +30 210 8707583, +30 210 8707579, Fax: 210 6440264
  • Mr George Papatzanis
  • Mrs Marina Efraimoglou
  • Dr Nicholas Stampolidis
  • Mr Stavros Manousos
  • Mr Stavros Mitsis
  • Mr Stavros Tsakiris
  • Mrs Stavroula Saloutsi
  • Mr Steve Vranakis
  • Mrs Sofia Lazaridou , Tel.: +30 210 8707173, Email:
  • Airport office , Tel.: +30 210 3530989, Fax: +30 210 3532307 El. Venizelos
  • Mrs Athina Spakouri , Tel.: +30 210 8707061
  • Mrs Eleni Bilisi , Tel.: +30 210 870725
  • Mrs Aggeliki Varela , Tel.: +30 210 8707838
  • Mrs Eleni Mitraki
  • Mrs Efi Stylidiadi
  • Mrs Eleftheria Fili
  • Mrs Irini Danopoulou
  • Mrs Katerina Meimaroglou
  • Information office , Tel.: +30 2103310392, +30 2103310716, Email: Requires Login as Tourism Professional 18-20, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street, Plaka, 10558, Athens
  • Legal Adviser's Office , Tel.: 210 8707081, Fax: 210 6469225
  • Press office , Tel.: +30 210 8707654, Email: Requires Login as Tourism Professional
  • Mrs Ioulia Kouremenou - Smirli
  • Mrs Athanasia Theou
  • Mrs Polina Vrachati
  • Mrs Eleni Gerolymatou

Organizational Structure / Affiliations / Networks / Memberships / Relations

  • European Travel Commission (ETC) , BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, BELGIUM
  • UN Tourism (formerly known as UNWTO) , MADRID, SPAIN, SPAIN
  • Ministry of Tourism , SYNTAGMA, ATHENS, GREECE
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Austria (GNTO) , VIENNA, AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - China (GNTO) , BEIJING, CHINA, CHINA
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Cyprus (GNTO) , NICOSIA, CYPRUS, CYPRUS
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - France (GNTO) , PARIS, FRANCE, FRANCE
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Germany (GNTO) , FRANKFURT, HESSE, GERMANY
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Israel (GNTO) , TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, ISRAEL
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Italy (GNTO) , MILAN, LOMBARDIA, ITALY
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Netherlands (GNTO) , AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, NETHERLANDS
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - NY & Canada (GNTO) , NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Poland (GNTO) , WARSAW, POLAND, POLAND
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Romania (GNTO) , BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, ROMANIA
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Russia (GNTO) , MOSCOW, RUSSIA, RUSSIA
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Serbia (GNTO) , BELGRADE, SERBIA, SERBIA
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Spain (GNTO) , MADRID, SPAIN, SPAIN
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Sweden (GNTO) , STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, SWEDEN
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - Turkey (GNTO) , ISTANBUL, TURKEY, TURKEY
  • Greek National Tourism Organization - United Kingdom & Ireland (GNTO) , LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
  • Peloponissos Tourism Directorate , TRIPOLI, ARCADIA, GREECE
  • Hellenic Public Properties Co. (HPPC) , SYNTAGMA, ATHENS, GREECE
  • Crete Tourism Information Office , HERAKLIO, CRETE, GREECE
  • Tourism Information Office of "Macedonia" Airport , THESSALONIKI, MAKEDONIA CENTRAL, GREECE
  • Tourism Information Office of "N. Kazantzakis" Airport , HERAKLIO, CRETE, GREECE

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Below you will find a list with detailed information of the Greece National Tourism Organization’s offices abroad.

Australia And New Zealand

Greek National Tourism Organization

Address: Suite 307 Underwood House, 37 – 49 Pitt Street, Sydney, Nsw 2000

P.O. Box R203 Royal Exchange Nsw 2000 Australia

Phone: +612 924 116 63

Fax: +612 924 124 99

E-Mail: [email protected]

Griechische Zentrale Für Fremdenverkehr

Address: Opernring 8 A-1010 Wien

Phone: +431 51 25 317

Fax: +431 51 39 189

E-Mail: [email protected]

Office National Hellenique Du Tourisme Ambassade De Grèce

Address: Rue Des Petits Carmes 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique

Phone: +322 64 75 770

Fax: +32) 54 55 589

E-Mail: [email protected]

Greek National Tourism Organization Beijing Office

Address: Room 1709,No.6 Gongti Bei Road Zhongyu Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027, China

Phone:   +86 10 8523 6365

Fax: +86 10 8523 5925

E-Mail: [email protected]

Address: 82a Archiepiskopou Makariou Avenue, Nicosia

P.O. Box 26060, 1666

Phone:  (00357) 22873022-23

Fax: (00357) 22872273

E-Mail: [email protected]

Office National Hellenique Du Tourisme

Address: 3 Ave. De L’ Opera, 75001 Paris

Phone:  (0033) 1 42606575

Fax: (0033) 1 42601028

E-Mail: [email protected]

Griechische Zentrale Für Fremdenverkehr Direktion Für Deutschland

Address: Holzgraben 31, D,  60313 Frankfurt

Phone:   +49 69 25 78 270

Fax : +49 69 25 78 2729

E-Mail : [email protected]

Address: 5 Shalom Aleichem St. P.O. Box 26260 Tel Aviv 61262

Phone:   +9723 51 70 351

Fax: +9723 51 70 487

E-Mail: [email protected]

Milano – Ente Nazionale Ellenico Per Il Turismo

Address: Via Santa Sofia 12, 20122. Milano

Phone:   +39 02 860 470

Fax: +39 02 720 22 589

E-Mail: [email protected]

Netherlands

Griekse Nationale Organizatie Voor Toerisme

Address: Kerkstaat 61, 1017 Gc Amsterdam

Phone:   +31 20 62 48 786

Fax : +31 20 62 07 031

E-Mail : [email protected]

Website: http://www.grieksverkeersbureau.nl/

Organizatia Nationala De Turism A Greciei

Address: Bulevardul Libertatii, Nr 18, Bloc 104, Scara 2, Apartament 18,Sector 5, Bucurest, Romania

Phone:   : +40 21 31 13 137

Fax : +40 21 31 09 610

E-Mail : [email protected]

Address: Ul. Spiridonovka 14, 121 069 Moscow, Russia

Phone:   +7 495 5393870

Fax: +7 495 5393871

E-Mail: [email protected]

Organismo Nacional Helénico de Turismo

Address: C/Quintana, 2-2a D Y E, 28008 Madrid

Phone:  +34 915 484 890

Fax: +34 915 428 138

E-mail: [email protected]

Grekiska Statens Turistbyra

Address: Birgerjarlsgatan 34, (3rd Floor), 11 429 Stockholm, Sweden Postal Adress Box 3377, 103 67 Stockholm

Phone:   + 46 86 79 65 80

Fax: + 46 86 11 8802

Website : www.visitgreece.se

E-Mail: [email protected]

United Kingdom And Ireland

Address: 5th Floor East, Great Portland House, 4 Great Portland Street, W1W 8QJ, London

Phone:   : +44 20 7495 9300

Fax : +4420 7495 4057

E-mail: [email protected]

United States Of America

Greek National Tourism Organisation

Address: 305 East 47th Street New York, New York 10017

Phone:   +1212 42 15 777

Fax: +1212 82 66 940

Website: www.greektourism.com

E-Mail: [email protected]

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Sustainable Greece Hub Launched in London

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) has unveiled a new sustainability hub, shining a light on the incredible sustainability initiatives across the country.

The destination is making changes to become as sustainable as possible and by highlighting some of the amazing initiatives, hopes to inform travellers on the many ways to visit Greece responsibility, as well as inspire other tourism providers.

From islands now powered by renewable energy and plastic free, UNESCO protection for ancient sites and cultural practices, roads ruled by electric vehicles and bikes and destinations made more accessible for disabled travellers, to 3D printing using ocean waste, bags created from sails and invasive fish served in restaurants – modern-day Greek heroes are transforming the country and its tourism sector.

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Here is just a snapshot of some of the initiatives underway:

  • The island of Astypalaia has shifted to electric vehicles, replacing 1,500 engine vehicles with 1,000 electric ones, including a new “ASTYBUS” electric bus network. Visitors can also use a new electric-vehicle sharing service astyGO, renting electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes from an app.
  • Tilos will become the first island in the Mediterranean to be 100% energy self-sufficient, using solar and wind for energy. Landfill is no longer an issue, with more than 80% of Tilos’ rubbish now recycled.
  • Paros is set to become the first single-use plastic, waste-free island in the Med , through its pioneering initiative Clean Blue Paros with Common Seas.
  • A “Pick the Alien” initiative from iSea has been introduced by The Cyclades Preservation Fund and the Ionian Environmental Foundation in Paxoi, Corfu, Santorini, Naxos, Amorgos, which encourages local seafood markets, restaurants and shops to sell and consume invasive fish.
  • Rhodes is carving out a new future for sustainable tourism in collaboration with TUI, to launch “The Rhodes Co-Lab”, the first project of its kind in the world, created to explore how a tourism destination can develop sustainability, both in terms of preserving the environment but also socially and economically, creating jobs and involving the local community.

Greece’s islands, cities and sites are trialling new initiatives and innovations and hope to become a blueprint for other destinations to follow. In light of this, the hub will aim to inspire not only travellers, but also other Greek destinations looking to transform their tourism sector.

A useful new tool for the travel trade, the hub will shed light on a wide array of Greek tourism destinations, some of which are still relatively undiscovered in the UK market, as well as providing inspiration for new itineraries, particularly those focused on responsible travel.

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Ms Sofia Zacharaki, Greek Deputy Minister who was present at the event commented, “Greece is home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural landscapes, deep-rooted ancient cultures and precious indigenous species, and it is our responsibility to make sure these are protected, whilst at the same time allowing locals and visitors to enjoy them. It is a big challenge, but one we are willing to tackle head on. It is so inspiring to see the work that is being put in to transform our tourism sector, and with policy changes, investment and prioritisation, focusing on diversification, sustainability and quality, we want to pave a new future for our country.”

Eleni Skarveli, Director GNTO UK & Ireland, “We’re seeing so many destinations across Greece, from tiny islands and major cities to regional municipalities and the private sector, step up to tackle issues around sustainability in tourism. It is truly inspiring and so we wanted to collate and share these positive stories. This hub is just the start, and we cannot wait to see it grow as more and more tourism partners take action and help us on our sustainability journey.”

The sustainability hub will focus on five themes: Sustainable Best Practices, Future Green Projects, Sustainable Initiatives, Sustainable Experiences and Sustainable Holidays in Greece.

Browsers can easily find information under each category and click through to individual pages to delve deeper. Eco-conscious travellers searching for Greek holidays, will find inspiration, approved as responsible and sustainable and taking in some of the country’s most cultural, historic and beautiful places.

The platform will be malleable with new stories, innovations and examples added regularly as the country continues on its sustainable journey.

The website was unveiled at an official launch event, including a panel discussion from sustainability experts: Victoria Turner, Executive Director Ionian Environmental Foundation, Richard Hammond, Executive Producer and Founder of Green Traveller Productions and Tim Williamson, Customer Director at Responsible Travel, moderated by Eleni Skarveli, Director GNTO UK & Ireland.

For more information, visit: www.sustainablegreece.co.uk .

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Greece Showcases Sustainability at WTM London 2023

Greece will again have a high profile at World Travel Market London (November 6-8, 2023) – the world’s most influential travel & tourism event – as the destination will showcase their ambitious sustainability plans after renewing the sponsorship of the International Media Centre .

Adding to the significance of Greece’s participation, the newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni , will be in attendance to actively promote the destination and attend the Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market in association with UNWTO and WTTC on Monday 6th November at WTM London 2023.

Also, on Monday 6 th November, the Minister will join the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) press conference in the International Media Centre to address an audience of journalists. The Press Conference will serve as an opportunity to unveil significant developments on Greece’s multifaceted commitment to sustainability, tourism priorities, trade advancements, diversity strategies, and accessibility projects.

On Tuesday 7 th November, delegates will have the opportunity to explore the destination’s sustainability plans in more depth, as the 72 exhibitors on the GNTO stand – including Greek regions, hoteliers, associations, start-up companies, travel agents, DMCs and airlines – will be showcasing their own eco-credentials through a series of short videos as part of a ‘Sustainability Marathon’.

Furthermore, Greece’s sustainability efforts will bolster WTM’s ‘Power to Change’ campaign, which highlights positive tourism initiatives around the world.

Also on Tuesday 7th November, the destination is organising a panel discussion in the International Media Centre on Women in Business in Greece.

Looking ahead to 2024, noteworthy events include the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame and the Olympic torch relay in Olympia on the Peloponnese peninsula, preceding the Olympic Games in Paris. Additionally, Thessaloniki will host the annual pan-European LGBTI+ event, EuroPride, in June of the same year, adding to Greece’s diverse and vibrant tourism calendar.

Eleni Skarveli , Director of the GNTO UK & Ireland Office, said the GNTO unveiled its sustainability hub, SustainableGreece.co.uk , one year ago, to shine a light on “incredible” initiatives, ranging from renewable energy and electric vehicles to cutting out single-use plastics.

“Greece is happy to support the Power to Change campaign , emphasising the critical challenges destinations face due to climate change.

“The bell has rung many times, and it is in our hands to drastically encourage meaningful collaborations and partnerships towards a sustainable travel industry.

“The SustainableGreece.co.uk platform serves as a valuable tool for the British trade to discover Greece’s sustainable best practices and initiatives, aiding us on our sustainability journey.”

According to Skarveli, the challenges of heatwaves and forest fires showed the importance of finding solutions to the climate crisis.

Skarveli highlighted how mainstream tour operators had expanded their capacity and extended the tourism season – while smaller specialists are helping to open up smaller islands that can be reached via flights to larger destinations such as Rhodes and Kos.

Furthermore, the Greek tourism minister will be able to talk about diversity, equality, and accessibility in tourism. One key accessibility project is the development of Seatrac, which enables wheelchair users to swim in the sea at 280 beaches in Greece.

Juliette Losardo , Exhibition Director at World Travel Market London, said:

“I am thrilled that Greece will again sponsor our International Media Centre, especially as pioneering sustainability initiatives play such a vital part in its marketing.

“The GNTO has seen great returns from its previous sponsorship of the media centre at WTM London so we’re excited that it will again play a key role and amplify our ‘Power to Change’ messages.

“Having such a high profile among the world’s established trade and consumer journalists and top social media influencers, is essential for the Greek tourism trade to exchange ideas and drive innovation.”

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GNTO: Greece Achieves Tourism Goals in 2021 but More Challenges Ahead

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with TIF-Helexpo CEO Kyriakos Pozrikidis during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with TIF-Helexpo CEO Kyriakos Pozrikidis during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair.

Greece achieved its main goals for this year’s tourism season but is still up against challenges, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis .

Taking part in a panel discussion last weekend in Thessaloniki, Fragakis said the Greek government focused on achieving “two goals” set for this year’s tourist season and succeeded.

According to the GNTO’s secretary general, the government’s first goal was to open to tourism safely by applying health protocols and travel procedures that would ensure the health of visitors, employees and society.

The second goal was to have a season much better than last year , reaching even 50 percent of the arrivals of 2019.

“We achieved both goals and we did because we had a specific plan which was carried out successfully and with the assistance of all those involved in the tourism industry,” he said.

According to the latest forecasts , revenues from tourism in Greece could reach 12 billion euros this year .

Challenges are still there

However, Fragakis said that Greek tourism is now facing the “great challenges of the day after”, as Greece moves towards the post-pandemic era.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with Central Macedonia Deputy Governor for Tourism Alexandros Thanos (left) and Thessaloniki Hotels Association President Andreas Mandrinos during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with Central Macedonia Deputy Governor for Tourism Alexandros Thanos (left) and Thessaloniki Hotels Association President Andreas Mandrinos during the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair.

“The crisis we are going through is acting as an accelerator of developments and the small victories we have achieved so far in the tourism sector should not make us complacent,” he said.

Listing the biggest challenges of the post-pandemic era , he highlighted the need to focus on sustainability , improve infrastructure , promote the authenticity and the unique identity of Greece, invest in quality services and education , and the need for digitization .

“These are crucial challenges that we must overcome in order to become even stronger against international competition,” he highlighted.

The GNTO secretary general spoke at a panel discussion during the conference “COVID Pandemic: Threat or opportunity?” , organized by the Aristotle University on the sidelines of the 85th  Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) .

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