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TornosNews.gr – The story behind the tourism industry
As of January 1st, 2025, TornosNews.gr a new chapter begins for tornosnews.gr, maintaining firmly its forefront position in the information for the tourism and travel industry. The leading news portal for tourism professionals is now under new ownership, after being acquired by Tourism & Business Media, a company run by Michalis Vamiedakis & N
ikos Kelaiditis, having both a long presence in the tourism industry. TornosNews.gr remains firmly committed to the accurate, impartial, and timely reporting that has established it as a trusted source across the full spectrum of the tourism industry – from strategies and investments to trends, sustainability, technology and innovation as well as all tools that shape the future of Greek and international tourism. Our editorial team has been significantly strengthened with skilled and experienced journalists, specialized in tourism and business reporting, both in Greece and abroad, ensuring deeper insights, broader coverage, and enhanced content that meets the needs of decision-makers and stakeholders in the travel sector. With a clear mission to be the daily reference point for every tourism professional, we aim to support informed decisions in a rapidly evolving industry. At TornosNews.gr, we don’t just report the news – we provide analysis, context, and perspective on the developments that shape the future of tourism. Driven by respect for our millions of readers and guided by journalistic integrity, supported on actual, documented, confirmed facts and not gossips, we are entering a dynamic new era – one where tourism, one of the most dynamic factors of Greek economy, is not just a headline, but a force of growth, strategy, and opportunity. TornosNews remains an independent portal, dogmatically far from any dependence or influence of political or business interests, with the sole aim of objectively presenting, commenting and analyzing the news without smoothen corners and subjective interpretations. It is committed to highlighting all positive and negative events wherever they come from and to giving a voice to all members of the tourism world.
14/10/2025
The Region of Central Macedonia approaches the Baltic market
The Region of Central Macedonia, in collaboration with the Halkidiki Tourist Organization and the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, participated in the Baltic Roadshow, with stops in
14/10/2025
Autumn mushroom identification and collection seminars
For twelve years, Mycooperativa has been bringing together scientists and nature lovers on a shared journey of knowledge, discovery and love for the magical world
14/10/2025
Aid for accessible beaches in Amoudara, Voula, Kavouri, Varkiza, Nafpaktia & Karpathos
The Ministry of Tourism has approved applications for investment project aid for accessible beaches in Amoudara Crete, Voula, Kavouri, Varkiza, Nafpaktos and Karpathos, within the
14/10/2025
The Aegean Museum of Naval Architecture and Nautical Arts in Samos
Samos is preparing to host a landmark museum that connects history with modern knowledge, shipbuilding tradition with innovation, and culture with the development of the
14/10/2025
65 thousand Brazilian tourists in Greece
Brazil is a significant market for outbound tourism. In recent years before the pandemic, more than 10 million Brazilians traveled abroad annually, ranking it in
14/10/2025
October: Over 1.18 million flight seats to Greece
The 2025 summer season for Greek tourism is coming to an end with steady momentum, according to the latest INSETE data (source OAG). October recorded
14/10/2025
Pieria at the “TTG Travel Experience” exhibition in Rimini, Italy
The Pierian Tourism Development and Promotion Organization (P.O.T.A.P.) successfully participated in the leading international tourism exhibition TTG Travel Experience, which took place in Rimini, Italy
14/10/2025
A new era in premium real estate investments in Greece
The annual Forbes Global Properties conference, held on October 8 and 9 in Palm Beach, Florida, was successfully concluded, bringing together the leading members of
14/10/2025
ETC | Europe the safest destination in the world – Long-haul markets resilient
Demand for long-haul travel to Europe this autumn remains broadly stable compared to last year, according to the latest edition of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer
14/10/2025
TUIfly management change – Sven Freisenich new CEO
The airline TUIfly is moving towards a leadership change at the end of the year, when the contract of Michael Garvens, former head of Cologne
14/10/2025
Chios: The Association of Rental Apartments beautified the airport with plants
A simple but essential initiative was undertaken by the members of the Board of Directors of the Association of Rental Apartments, Rooms and Tourist Furnished
14/10/2025
Air Serbia: Direct flights to Toronto after 30 years
Air Serbia is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights between Belgrade and Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport – YYZ), starting on May 23,
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TornosNews.gr was created by the City Contact company.
Its editorial staff is headed by Yiannis Papadopoulos, who has served as a tourism editor for almost 30 years and is assisted by other prominent travel and tourism journalists and experts.
The company was founded in 1996 in order to provide printed information to foreign and domestic visitors of Greece's major hotels.
It has currently developed an Info Stand® and Visitor's Free Editions and Brochures information network, collaborating exclusively with 220 top Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Thessaloniki, Santorini and Mykonos hotels.
Moreover, it covers printed information needs of tourists by offering free publications at conferences, travel agencies, public institutions, trade fairs, embassies, yacht marinas, etc.
In 2004, City Contact initiated the Athens Walking Tours, drawing upon the extensive experience of its staff, and, ever since, these tours have turned into one of the most acclaimed and innovative tourism activities in Athens.
Athens Walking Tours offer today, on a daily and all year round basis, high-quality, historical and gastronomic interest guided tours to visitors of Athens, Chania and other popular Greek tourist destinations.