With notable success, connected Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the lawsuit presenting the metropolis of Ioannina arsenic a “four-season destination” took spot astatine the Multipurpose Hall of the Municipal Art Gallery of Heraklion.
The lawsuit was organized by the Municipality of Ioannina and hosted by the Municipality of Heraklion, gathering representatives of section government, tourism, culture, gastronomy, and the concern community. Attendance was high, and the involvement shown by participants confirmed the momentum of this initiative.
The presumption highlighted the unsocial features of Ioannina: its long-standing history, earthy beauty, traditions, and gastronomy, which unneurotic signifier a unsocial destination of authentic experiences passim the year. Special accent was placed connected silversmithing and philharmonic tradition—two elements that are hallmarks of the city’s individuality and connection visitors a vivid and experiential acquaintance with the region.
Particular accent was besides placed connected the value of sustainable tourism development. As noted, Ioannina contiguous emerges arsenic a metropolis that combines taste practice with modern creativity, offering experiences year-round, with respect for the situation and enactment for the section community.
Participants had the accidental to "travel" done images, stories, and interactive elements that showcased the richness and authenticity of Ioannina and Epirus.
Mr. Aimilios Neos, typical of the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Ioannina, presented Ioannina arsenic a modern and charismatic destination, highlighting the unsocial experiences it offers and enhancing the area’s recognition. The lawsuit was curated by the Head of the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Ioannina, Ms. Eleni Basogianni.
During the event, notation was besides made to the long-standing connection for a nonstop aerial transportation betwixt Ioannina and Heraklion. This petition has been repeatedly expressed by section organizations and citizens, with proposals and memoranda submitted to the competent authorities. The effort, arsenic emphasized, continues successful a coordinated mode by the Municipality of Ioannina, tourism bodies, and representatives from some Epirus and Crete, arsenic a associated strategical inaugural to heighten connectivity and make caller improvement prospects.
The evening concluded with a tasting of section products and accepted dishes inspired by Epirus cuisine. Attendees had the accidental to prosecute with manufacture professionals and speech ideas, laying the instauration for aboriginal collaborations that volition item some regions arsenic high-quality and authentic destinations.
The lawsuit confirmed the precocious strategical value of practice betwixt Ioannina and Crete, paving caller paths for culture, tourism, and development.
Among those contiguous were Archbishop of Crete Mr. Eugenios, the Regional Governor of Crete Mr. Stavros Arnaoutakis, the President of the Regional Council Mr. Zacharis Evangelos, the President of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. Vaggelis Karkanakis, the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Heraklion Mr. Georgios Agrimanakis who represented the Mayor of Heraklion Mr. Alexis Kalokairinos, the Deputy Mayor for Culture Ms. Rena Papadaki, the President of the Association of Travel Agents Mr. Michalis Vlatakis, the Director of the Regional Tourism Office of Crete, a typical of the Hoteliers’ Association, question agents, the President of the Epirus Union, and radical progressive successful tourism from the metropolis of Heraklion.
The lawsuit was portion of the strategical programme “City Diplomacy,” done which the Municipality of Ioannina systematically develops partnerships with large cities successful Greece and abroad. The delegation from Ioannina, led by the Deputy Mayor for Commerce, Development, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Mr. Christos Tatsis, the Deputy Mayor for Daily Life, Maintenance Projects, Green Spaces, Playgrounds-Stray Animals, Sports and Youth Mr. Petros Palashas, unit from the Tourism Department of the Municipality of Ioannina, and organization representatives and tourism professionals, visited Heraklion connected September 29–30 and volition proceed their programme successful Agios Nikolaos, Crete connected October 2–3, 2025, aiming to deepen relations successful matters of tourism and entrepreneurship.
Statement by the Deputy Mayor for Tourism of Ioannina, Christos Tatsis:
“Ioannina and Crete person overmuch much successful communal than it whitethorn look astatine archetypal glance. From the mountains and h2o elements, to authentic hospitality, to flavors and arts inspired by nature, we stock communal values. Our extremity is to cultivate a model of practice that volition fortify tourism and beforehand sustainable development, truthful that our visitors tin observe experiences that link the past with the present, contented with innovation. We convey you sincerely for the fantastic invited and hospitality, and we look guardant to returning the gesture.”
On the greeting of the aforesaid day, the delegation of the Municipality of Ioannina visited the Heraklion City Hall, wherever they were welcomed by the Mayor of Heraklion Mr. Alexis Kalokairinos, the Deputy Mayor for Tourism Mr. Georgios Agrimanakis, and the Deputy Mayor for Sports Mr. Ioannis Tsapakis. A precise meaningful treatment was held, focusing connected the aerial transportation betwixt Heraklion and Ioannina and the strengthening of relations astatine the concern and tourism levels.
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