Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and Karpathos were presented as authentic, high-quality destinations that support diverse forms of tourism, apply the principles of sustainable tourism development, and remain relatively undiscovered by the German market. The presentation took place during an informational event organized by the GNTO Germany Office in Frankfurt on 4 December 2025.
The event was attended by representatives of selected tour operators, airlines, travel agencies, and journalists from major tourism media outlets. From the Greek side, participants included the Consul General of Greece in Frankfurt, Dimitris Dochtsis, the Head of the GNTO Germany Office, Nikoleta Lekanidi, the Deputy Head, Charikleia Prokaki, GNTO Germany officer Claudia Stoehr-Geranastassis, the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Panagiotis Archontis, the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Karpathos, Anastasios Milios, the Tourism Promotion Officer of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Giorgos Panagopoulos, and the Tourism Advisor of the Municipality of Karpathos, Anastasia Skoullou.
New Direct Connection D?sseldorfKarpathos from 2026
In his address, Consul General D. Dochtsis highlighted the comparative advantages of the destinations and encouraged the guests to visit them.
A snapshot from the presentation of the Deputy Regional Governor of Tourism of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, P. Archontis.
The Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, P. Archontis, presented the regions tourism routes and the distinctive experiences it offers. The Deputy Mayor for Tourism of Karpathos, A. Milios, showcased Karpathos as an authentic destination, emphasizing in detail the experiences, natural beauty, and activities available to visitors. He also referred to the new direct Eurowings connection between D?sseldorf and Karpathos, which begins in May 2026.
From the presentation of the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Karpathos, A. Milios.
During the event, videos were screened and promotional materials and local products were distributed. A lunch featuring traditional dishes followed, providing an opportunity for discussion on planning familiarization trips and other promotional initiatives aimed at the German market.
