Eastern Macedonia & Thrace nominated for “Europe’s Leading Emerging Destination 2025”

Western Thrace
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:14 GMT
Authentic, unexplored, and rich in experiences, the Greek region stands out on the European tourism map.
Eastern Macedonia & Thrace nominated for “Europe’s Leading Emerging Destination 2025”

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is making waves on the international travel scene as a nominee for “Europe’s Leading Emerging Destination 2025” at the prestigious World Travel Awards, one of the most respected honors in the global tourism industry.

This year, the region stands among 10 rising European destinations, including:

Austria (Bad Ischl)

Portugal (Baião and Sines)

Slovenia (Ljubljana)

Italy (Matera)

Croatia (Mljet)

Poland (Bydgoszcz)

Bulgaria (Bansko)

Estonia (Tartu)

Regional Governor Christodoulos Topsidis stated:

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is ready to shine by offering something authentic and meaningful—a destination where the landscape shifts from sea to mountain in just a few kilometers, where history comes alive and hospitality is a daily gesture. We ask for the support of everyone who believes that Greece has new, emerging voices in European tourism. Let’s vote, share, and proudly showcase our region to the world.”

The public voting for the World Travel Awards is now open, and citizens can support Eastern Macedonia and Thrace by casting their vote here:
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