{"id":18095,"date":"2025-03-04T08:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T06:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/?p=18095"},"modified":"2025-03-04T08:44:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T06:44:02","slug":"angela-gerekou-president-of-the-greek-national-tourism-organization-greece-a-living-story-of-tradition-innovation-and-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/angela-gerekou-president-of-the-greek-national-tourism-organization-greece-a-living-story-of-tradition-innovation-and-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"ANGELA GEREKOU  | President of the Greek National Tourism Organization | Greece: A Living Story of Tradition, Innovation and Hospitality  |  ITB BERLIN 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear friends,<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to ITB Berlin 2025 \u2013 a global celebration of travel and discovery! It is my great pleasure, as the President of the Greek National Tourism Organization, to invite you to embark on a journey through Greece \u2013 a land where history and innovation, tradition and reinvention, come together to create extraordinary experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Greece is more than a destination; it is a story waiting to be told. Imagine standing at the crossroads of ancient myths and modern wonders, where the blue of the Aegean Sea meets the green of sustainable innovation. Picture yourself savoring local delicacies crafted with the same care as they were centuries ago, while exploring cutting-edge, eco-conscious resorts that redefine luxury.<\/p>\n<p>At the GNTO, we are not just presenting a country \u2013 we are inviting you to be part of a philosophy. A philosophy of authentic connection, where every sunset tells a tale, every village welcomes you as family, and every journey becomes an unforgettable chapter of your life.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we are proud to showcase Greece\u2019s commitment to sustainable tourism and meaningful travel experiences. From our sun-kissed islands to our vibrant cities, Greece is reimagining the future of travel while preserving the timeless treasures that have enchanted visitors for millennia.<\/p>\n<p>Let this year\u2019s ITB be your gateway to Greece \u2013 a land where every moment inspires. Together, let us shape the future of tourism, one memorable journey at a time.<\/p>\n<p>With warm regards and the promise of <em>filoxenia.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18098 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1170712951-min-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"857\" height=\"1523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1170712951-min-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1170712951-min-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1170712951-min-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1170712951-min-1152x2048.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Limni Glyko Beach: A Secluded Crescent of Serenity Near the Iconic Palaiokastritsa Bay, Corfu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #003366\"><em>Limni Glyko Strand: Eine Abgeschiedene Halbmond-Bucht der Ruhe in der N\u00e4he der Ber\u00fchmten Palaiokastritsa-Bucht, Korfu<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>de<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18096 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1737878609069.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"281\" \/>ANGELA GEREKOU\u00a0 |<\/strong> Pr\u00e4sidentin der Griechischen Nationalen Tourismusorganisation<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #003366\">Griechenland: Eine lebendige Geschichte au<\/span><span style=\"color: #003366\">s Tradition, Innovation und Gastfreundschaft<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Liebe Freunde,<\/p>\n<p>Willkommen auf der ITB Berlin 2025 &#8211; ein globales Fest des Reisens und der Entdeckungen! Als Pr\u00e4sident der Griechischen Nationalen Tourismusorganisation ist es mir eine gro\u00dfe Freude, Sie zu einer Reise durch Griechenland einzuladen &#8211; ein Land, in dem Geschichte und Innovation, Tradition und Neuerfindung zusammenkommen, um au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnliche Erfahrungen zu schaffen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Griechenland ist mehr als ein Reiseziel; es ist eine Geschichte, die darauf wartet, erz\u00e4hlt zu werden. Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie stehen an der Kreuzung von antiken Mythen und modernen Wundern, wo das Blau der \u00c4g\u00e4is auf das Gr\u00fcn nachhaltiger Innovationen trifft. Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie genie\u00dfen lokale K\u00f6stlichkeiten, die mit der gleichen Sorgfalt wie vor Jahrhunderten zubereitet werden, w\u00e4hrend Sie hochmoderne, umweltbewusste Resorts erkunden, die Luxus neu definieren.<\/p>\n<p>Bei der GNTO stellen wir nicht nur ein Land vor &#8211; wir laden Sie ein, Teil einer Philosophie zu werden. Eine Philosophie der authentischen Verbindung, bei der jeder Sonnenuntergang eine Geschichte erz\u00e4hlt, jedes Dorf Sie wie eine Familie willkommen hei\u00dft und jede Reise zu einem unvergesslichen Kapitel Ihres Lebens wird.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dieses Jahr sind wir stolz darauf, Griechenlands Engagement f\u00fcr nachhaltigen Tourismus und sinnvolle Reiseerlebnisse zu pr\u00e4sentieren. Von unseren sonnenverw\u00f6hnten Inseln bis zu unseren pulsierenden St\u00e4dten &#8211; Griechenland gestaltet die Zukunft des Reisens neu und bewahrt gleichzeitig die zeitlosen Sch\u00e4tze, die Besucher seit Jahrtausenden verzaubern.<\/p>\n<p>Lassen Sie die diesj\u00e4hrige ITB Ihr Tor nach Griechenland sein &#8211; ein Land, in dem jeder Augenblick inspiriert. Lassen Sie uns gemeinsam die Zukunft des Tourismus gestalten, eine denkw\u00fcrdige Reise nach der anderen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mit herzlichen Gr\u00fc\u00dfen und dem Versprechen von Filoxenia.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover our issue \u201c<strong>Conscious Voyager<\/strong>\u201d, dedicated to <strong>ITB Berlin 2025<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/teuxos\/grtraveller-itb-2025\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Listen to our <strong>curated Spotify Playlist <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/49OZzpDHvb9BfDukjRfuqX?si=c822505444364948\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Let\u2019s get Social! <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grtraveller.magazine\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grtraveller.gr\/\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@grtraveller?lang=en\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/grtraveller\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@grtraveller3512\"><strong>Youtube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>#ConsciousVoyager #GRtraveller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear friends, Welcome to ITB Berlin 2025 \u2013 a global celebration of travel and discovery! 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