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The award ceremony took place on Thursday at London\u2019s historic Saddler\u2019s Hall as part of the World Travel Market (WTM), one of the international tourism industry\u2019s major trade exhibitions.<\/p>\n
The Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation (TTO) said the distinction confirmed the city\u2019s steadily rising profile on the international tourism map and strengthened its position as an attractive European destination for short city breaks.<\/p>\n
TTO Director General Dr Kyriaki Oudatzi received the award from Aaron Burns, a senior executive at airline easyJet. Eleni Skarveli, director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation\u2019s office in the United Kingdom and Ireland, also attended the ceremony.<\/p>\n
Read more: Thessaloniki Targets Germany, UK and France in Tourism Push<\/p>\n
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) organised the event to showcase the diversity of Greece\u2019s tourism experiences and recognise the people contributing to the country\u2019s reputation as an inspiring year-round travel destination.<\/p>\n
The Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation said the second consecutive award recognised its sustained efforts to promote the city internationally, particularly in the British market, where Thessaloniki continues to strengthen its visibility and appeal.<\/p>\n
The organisation said its strategy reflects the vision of its president and Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis for a city with a strong international identity and sustainable development prospects.<\/p>\n
It also highlighted cooperation between the tourism organisation, tourism professionals, chambers of commerce, institutional bodies and other local stakeholders as essential to strengthening Thessaloniki\u2019s international standing.<\/p>\n
The organisation said coordinated action and collective efforts would help further enhance the city\u2019s position in the international tourism market.<\/p>\n
(Source: AMNA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n