Greece named ‘Best Tourism Destination for 2023’

·

Greece won ‘Best Tourism Destination for 2023’ at the annual Grand Travel Awards (GTA), Tornos News reports.

The award ceremony was held in Oslo, Norway, by Reis magazine – one of Scandinavia’s leading and influential travel publications.

During the event, Pavlos Mourmas, Chief of the Greek National Tourism Organisation’s (GNTO) Scandinavia and Baltic States branch, accepted the award and reflected on Greece as a travel destination.

“What characteristic makes our country attractive to Norwegians?” he asked.

L to R: Greek Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires in Oslo Konstantinos Danassis, GNTO Scandinavian branch Head Pavlos Mourmas, Flyr Airlines Strategic Advisor to the CEO Lasse Sandaker-Nielsen. Flyr Airlines Financial Director Brede Huser. Photo: Visit Greece.

“Is it just the sea and the sun, the sandy beaches, the gastronomy, the nature, the culture, and the scattered monuments and archaeological sites that transform the country into an ‘open-air museum?’.”

Mr Mourmas thanked all those who voted for Greece and added that traditional Greek hospitality is what makes the country so popular.

He invited all Norwegians to visit, assuring them that “you may come as ‘guests’ but you will return as ‘friends’.”

The Grand Travel Awards have been running for 25 consecutive years.

Source: Tornos News

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

‘I will never forget you’: Emotional farewell for Greek Consul General in Sydney

An emotional Greek Consul General Yannis Mallikourtis delivered his farewell speech on Monday evening at Business Sydney’s Event Centre.

Adelaide’s St Sophrony Parish raises funds for hall construction

The newly established St Sophrony of Essex parish in Hectorville, Adelaide, held its first official fundraising dinner on Sunday, June 29.

From homelessness to homeowner: Kostas Papadimitropoulos shares his inspirational story

Melbourne man Kostas Papadimitropoulos has turned his life around after being scammed out of his life savings and forced to live in his car.

Sydney Dance Company shines at Athens Epidaurus Festival with ‘Impermanence’

The Sydney Dance Company captivated a crowd of 5,000 at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus last week, performing 'Impermanence.'

Former ATO worker Paraskevi Vula Danassis convicted in $2 billion GST scam

Former Australian Taxation Office employee Paraskevi Vula Danassis has been convicted over her role in a $2 billion GST fraud scheme.

You May Also Like

Over 10 Greeks named in Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List for 2021

There are over 10 billionaires with Greek heritage in the Forbes' World's Billionaires List for 2021. This is their names.

Fotis Kontoglou: The greatest icon painter of 20th century Greece

Fotis Kontoglou, the greatest icon painter of modern Greece and one of her most important theologians and literary writers, died in Athens on July 13, 1965.

Greek company finds solution to combat food and antiseptic shortage amid coronavirus pandemic

Greek technology firm, Convert Group, solves the global issue of the limited availability of COVID-19 sensitive products in online pharmacies and groceries.