The prospects for further strengthening Greece-US relations in the sectors of tourism, as well as entrepreneurship and culture, were at the center of talks between the secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Andreas Fiorentinos, and the Greek-American mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Dean Trantalis.
The meeting took place during Fiorentinos’ visit to the Florida city, on the occasion of the GNTO’s participation in the 40th International Cruise Exhibition Seatrade Global Cruise 2025, which is taking place this week in Miami.
Fiorentinos was the official guest at a dinner hosted in his honor by Trantalis, while other participants included the Greek consul in Tampa, Konstantinos Danasis, distinguished Greek Americans from the state’s scientific and business environments, as well as the president of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Sister Cities International, Russell Weaver.
The importance of the GNTO’s extroverted policies and the practical support of the local authorities of Florida for the promotion of Greece in the American market as a cruise destination and a top tourist destination in general were highlighted during the event.
The Seatrade Global Cruise exhibition is considered one of the largest and most important international cruise industry events, and has been held through the years in Miami, the largest cruise port in the world.