{"id":12462,"date":"2023-11-09T23:54:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T21:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wtm-2023-grtraveller-magazine-beams-with-success-with-a-special-feature-on-greek-tourism\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T00:46:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T22:46:26","slug":"wtm-2023-grtraveller-magazine-beams-with-success-with-a-special-feature-on-greek-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wtm-2023-grtraveller-magazine-beams-with-success-with-a-special-feature-on-greek-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"WTM 2023: grtraveller magazine beams with success with a special feature on Greek tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023<\/strong> was a scene of celebration as <strong>grtraveller magazine presented a special issue that captured the essence of Greek tourism<\/strong> in an unparalleled way. Spearheaded by <strong>the insightful vision of Ms Margarita Manousos<\/strong>, Director of Business Development, the magazine&#8217;s presence was not only felt but also strongly experienced by those in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12428 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/d77f6bfa-f887-4eff-9fd7-0cfbbe80f253.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"857\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/d77f6bfa-f887-4eff-9fd7-0cfbbe80f253.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/d77f6bfa-f887-4eff-9fd7-0cfbbe80f253-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/d77f6bfa-f887-4eff-9fd7-0cfbbe80f253-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The festivities were enhanced by the <strong>interesting discussions between Ms Manousos and the esteemed Ms Sofia Lazaridou<\/strong>, Managing Director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, as they delved into the dynamic currents that shape Greek tourism. Their discussions echoed the spirit of growth and the passion that fuels the industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12430 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/31cfc85b-2c9a-4479-a9e4-b202bacf2946.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"724\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The special issue of <strong>grtraveller<\/strong>, which <strong>adorned various booths<\/strong> &#8211; from the <strong>Hellenic Tourism Organisation<\/strong> to <strong>Aegean Airlines<\/strong>, <strong>Fraport<\/strong> and other bastions of Greek hospitality &#8211; became <strong>a beacon of Greek pride and culture at WTM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a5d4bbe1-5357-49c0-bcac-e18e726c151b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a5d4bbe1-5357-49c0-bcac-e18e726c151b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a5d4bbe1-5357-49c0-bcac-e18e726c151b-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12436 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/a961bc28-6e28-4476-9df8-5516d2ddaddc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>praise for the magazine<\/strong> reached its climax when the  <strong>Minister of Tourism, Mrs Olga Kefalogianni, and Mr. Dimitris Fragakis, Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organisation<\/strong>, praised the publication for its excellent representation of the tourist charm of Greece.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12440 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0137.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0137.jpg 1242w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_0137-768x724.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ministerial press conference was a wealth of information, with Minister Mrs.<strong>Kefalogiannis and Carol Rose of ABTA to exchange views on sustainable tourism<\/strong>, and the  <strong>Ms. Eleni Skarveli, to extend a warm welcome<\/strong>  accompanied by wine and a productive discussion on Greece&#8217;s vibrant prospects in tourism and WTM.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12442 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_029-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"807\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_029-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_029-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_029-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_029-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Greece&#8217;s narrative on <strong>sustainable tourism<\/strong>, which was also expressed through the pages of the magazine, was well received in the halls of WTM. The participation  <strong>of Mrs Scarbelli and Mrs Kefalogianni<\/strong>  at the &#8220;Sustainability Track&#8221; panel, put the spotlight on Greece&#8217;s efforts  <strong>diversify tourism products, promote lesser-known destinations and promote year-round travel<\/strong>, in line with the ministry&#8217;s vision to mitigate over-tourism through sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12445 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_001-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_001-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_001-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_001-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WTM2023_AM_GreecePressConference_001-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The magazine itself was an anthology of rich content, with  <strong>warm greetings from the Minister of Tourism, the General Secretary and the President of the Greek National Tourism Organisation<\/strong>, together with in-depth articles on the  <strong>thematic tourism of the five senses, forecasts for the future of tourism, and the sparkling diamonds of Greek hospitality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12453\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9781-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9781-Large.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9781-Large-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12455\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9782-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9782-Large.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9782-Large-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12457\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9783-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9783-Large.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9783-Large-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a harmonious blend of culture and innovation, the special issue introduced a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/061CvguOUiAqCa3cDhMxYc?si=20d377b5bc934ae9&amp;pt=cae09201ee3cf4dae310dcce5aac1329\">music playlist on Spotify<\/a>,<\/strong> inviting music lovers worldwide to contribute and shape the most extensive and exciting music collection on Greece.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cover of this special issue embodied the multifaceted beauty of Greek Philoxenia<\/strong>, topped with the wreath of victory, embodying it as the supreme treasure of Greece.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12459 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9756-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9756-Large.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9756-Large-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As we enjoy the aftermath of<strong> WTM London 2023<\/strong>, we invite you to immerse yourself in the pages of our special issue and add your voice to our Spotify playlist.<\/p>\n<p>For more details about the special issue of grtraveller, to contribute to our Spotify playlist or to explore the vibrant mosaic of Greek tourism, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grtraveller-wtm.com\">www.grtraveller-wtm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/grtraveller\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/grtraveller<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>#grtraveller #grtraveller_wtm2023 #wtm2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute;left: 1024px;top: 72px\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 was a scene of celebration as grtraveller magazine presented a special issue that captured 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