Forbes 30 under 30: Konstantinos & Phaedra Lourdi
Konstantinos (25) and Phaedra Lourdi (26) have been recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Greece 2025 list as part of the 30 most impactful people under the age of 30, for their impact through Fishing Trips. Konstantinos is a mechanical engineering student at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and Phaedra holds degrees […]
Fishing Trips: From Local Waters to Global Recognition
In the article by Argolidas News, George Lourdis, co-ounder of Fishing Trips, outlines the company’s ambitious goals for establishing Greece as a leading international fishing tourism destination within three years. A major highlight is their initiative to launch the world’s first fully accessible fishing boat for all disabilities. Lourdis recaps key milestones, including a 2021 […]
Young Blood Fuels Fishing Tourism in Greece
Young Blood Fuels Fishing Tourism in Greece Younger generations are reshaping fishing tourism and steering Greece toward global recognition. Three stakeholders share their vision with ‘To Vima International Edition’ Greece is home to the longest coastline in Europe and boasts boat-building and fishing traditions that go back to antiquity. Up until fairly recently, the country’s […]
Unlocking Greece’s Fishing Tourism Potential
In an interview with itn Ελληνικός Τουρισμός, George Lourdis, founder of Fishing Trips, expresses optimism about Greece’s ability to become a leading fishing tourism destination globally. With 235 licensed fishing boats already participating, the goal is to reach over 1,000 vessels by 2025. He highlights the 2022 Memorandum of Cooperation signed by key ministers and […]
Greece’s Ministries Sign Pact to Boost Fishing Tourism with Fishing Trips
On February 17, 2022, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Greek Ministry of Agricultural Development & Food and the Ministry of Tourism, aiming to develop a strategic plan to promote fishing tourism nationwide. The initiative is part of a broader campaign to raise awareness and boost sustainable economic growth through fishing tourism. Present […]
Peloponnese Region Boosts Fishing Tourism in Argolis
On May 22-23 of 2021, the Peloponnese Region, in cooperation with the Development Agency Parnonas, held informative events in Argolis to promote fishing tourism. The first event took place at the fish market of Nea Kios on May 22 at 7 PM, followed by a second at the John and George Hotel in Tolo on […]
Region of Peloponnese Launches Fishing Tourism Campaign
On May 16, 2021, the Region of Peloponnese launched its awareness campaign on fishing tourism with the first event held in Paralio Astros. The goal was to inform and engage local fishing professionals and tourism stakeholders on how to develop this emerging and sustainable form of tourism. One of the key speakers was George Lourdis, […]
Conference about Fishing Tourism in Kavala
The Municipality of Kavala, the Municipal Public Benefit Enterprise of Kavala “DIMOFELIA,” and the Fisheries Research Institute are co-organizing a seminar on Fishing Tourism with the theme: “Development Prospects in Kavala.” The seminar took place on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 18:00, at the Kavala Municipal Art Gallery (Kapnergati Square). The speakers at the event […]