Greece eyes more Korean travelers through Santorini tourism showcase in Seoul

The Korea Times

Greece eyes more Korean travelers through Santorini tourism showcase in Seoul

The Greek Embassy and the Greek National Tourism Organisation in Korea hosted a tourism promotion event highlighting Santorini and other iconic Greek destinations, as officials and tourism leaders sought to strengthen travel ties and attract more Korean visitors to Greece. Titled “Greece: A 365 Day Destination," Greek Ambassador to Korea Loukas Tsokos opened the event with a speech underscoring the importance of tourism as a bridge between cultures and economies. Calling tourism-related events his “favorite events,” Tsokos noted that tourism brings joy while fostering deeper understanding between nations. The ambassador praised Korea’s growing success in promoting its own tourism industry, pointing to the global influence of K-pop, K-dramas and other aspects of Korean culture. “Korea has become very popular in Greece lately,” he said, adding that Greece hopes to project the image of Santorini to Korean travelers in much the same way Korea has successfully promoted its cultural identity worldwide. While a significant number of Koreans already travel to Greece annually, the Gre

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