![Tourism: Greece “honored country” in Oslo](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/santorini.jpeg-1.jpg)
Greece was the honored guest at the first, post-pandemic, international tourism exhibition REISELIVSMESSEN 2023, held in Oslo, Norway (6-8/01/2023).
The Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) participated with a 15 sq.m. stand with the Region of Crete-Regional Unit of Chania, the Region of Central Macedonia/Halkidiki and with hotel representatives from Kos and Rhodes, as co-exhibitors .
The exhibition was held at the Clarion the Hub hotel, in the “heart” of the Norwegian capital, in a room of 900 sq.m. for B2B meetings on 6/1/2023 and open to the public from 7 to 8 January 2022. 140 exhibitors from all over the world participated, including tourist offices and representatives of state tourism organizations, mainly from countries outside Europe.
![](http://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/photo3_21.jpg)
The Norwegian market is considered a mature and stable market for Greece. From 2016 to the end of October 2019, it has shown an average increase of 5% (393,286 people in 2016 and 402,547 people in 2019), while in 2022, up to the month of September, 139,320 Norwegians visited Greece.
As stated in a related announcement, the estimates for 2023 are positive, while an increase in arrivals is expected, due to the direct flights of the low-cost airline Flyr Airlines, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, but also due to the prospect of the growth of new Greek destinations.
On the day of the B2B meetings, a buffet was served by EOT to the 200 attendees, while the EOT booth was specially placed in the meeting area, while, at the same time, there was also a program with Greek music. The professionals were welcomed by Reiselivsmessen CEO Ms. Kristin Nydahl Øhrn, as well as the head of the EOT Service Scandinavia, Mr. Pavlos Murmas. The event was also attended by the Ambassador of Greece to Norway, Ms. Anna Korka, who spoke with the attendees, as well as our co-exhibitors.
The head of the EOT Scandinavia Service, Mr. Pavlos Mourmas and the deputy head, Ms. Maria Zevgoula, held meetings at the booth with several representatives of tourist agencies, including MIXX TRAVEL (program for Crete, Rhodes), as well as with OLIVEN REISER, who expressed interest in creating alternative tourism programs in Greece (Cycling, Hiking, etc.).
Meetings were also held with representatives of major Norwegian tourism magazines such as REIS and REISELYST.
The visitors, who, according to the organizers, exceeded 13,300 people, showed a special interest in Greece and, in particular, in the hinterland and in lesser-known destinations, which combine the natural environment, as well as access to the sea, while there was also a large interest in traveling to destinations accessible by train.
![ot.gr](/wp-content/themes/whsk_otgr/common/imgs/fav.ico/favicon-32x32.png)
![ot.gr](/wp-content/themes/whsk_otgr/common/imgs/fav.ico/favicon-32x32.png)
Latest News
![Gov’t Eyes Return of Power Subsidies Amid Spike in Rates](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/power-lines-2048x1365-1-600x400.jpg)
Gov’t Eyes Return of Power Subsidies Amid Spike in Rates
According to reports, the government will resume an electricity subsidization program, given that forecasts cite disruptions – i.e. higher rates
![ELSTAT: 6.3% Increase in Output Price Index for Agriculture and Livestock](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ot_georg_PROIONTA_money-1-600x352.png)
ELSTAT: 6.3% Increase in Output Price Index for Agriculture and Livestock
The 6.3% rise in May 2024 is largely driven by an 8.8% increase in the crop output group, particularly due to changes in olive oil prices, and a 0.5% increase in the animal output group.
![Balkans Blackout Highlights Climate Threats to Power Grids](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/blackout-1-600x457.png)
Balkans Blackout Highlights Climate Threats to Power Grids
The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.
![Greece in Top 4 Destinations Favored by European Tourists](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ploio-600x400.jpg)
Greece in Top 4 Destinations Favored by European Tourists
Greece was selected by 5.9% of respondents who were asked where they would vacation this year, up from 5.4% in the same survey last year
![Scope Affirms Greece’s BBB- Ratings; Revises Outlook to Positive](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/euros-2048x1365-1-600x400.jpg)
Scope Affirms Greece’s BBB- Ratings; Revises Outlook to Positive
The international ratings firm raised Greece to investment grade in early August 2023
![First Seaplane Test Flights to Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hellenic-seaplanes-pilotikes-ptiseis-ydatino-pedio-lavriou-600x450.jpeg)
First Seaplane Test Flights to Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros
After decades of on-again, off-again efforts to schedule regular seaplane routes to Greece's numerous island and coastal destinations the prospect now appears within sight
![ELSTAT- Overall Import Price Index for May 2024 up 2.8% y-o-y](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/unnamed-41.jpg)
ELSTAT- Overall Import Price Index for May 2024 up 2.8% y-o-y
The same price index had decreased 20.8% from May 2022 to May 2023
![Over 7 in 10 Employees Feel Their Contributions Are Not Appreciated](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ergasia-ergazomenos-600x300.jpg)
Over 7 in 10 Employees Feel Their Contributions Are Not Appreciated
Specifically, the option "Subjective opinions are prioritized over objective data" ranked highest in importance for young employees, with a score of 3.89 out of 4
![OECD: Job Vacancies on the Rise in Greece](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ergasiabusinness-768x556-1-1-600x434.jpeg)
OECD: Job Vacancies on the Rise in Greece
By the fourth quarter of 2023, job vacancies per unemployed person had risen by more than 4, with the index reaching 446 units compared to 100 units in late 2019
![OTE Group: FTTH Program Advancing in Semi-Urban and Rural Areas of Greece](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ΟΤΕ-Group_1-600x450.jpg)
OTE Group: FTTH Program Advancing in Semi-Urban and Rural Areas of Greece
This initiative will provide ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 1Gbps to over 350,000 households and businesses in semi-urban and rural areas across the country