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Athens Selected as Host City of IAPCO General Assembly in 2026

Over 150 leading professionals of the international conference market will be in Athens, Greece, in February 2026.

EU Approves €8.48m Greek Measure to Compensate Sky express for Covid Damages

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a 8.48-million-euro Greek aid measure to compensate SKY express for damages due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hyatt: Inclusive Collection’s ‘Dreams Corfu’ Resort to Reopen its Doors on May 1

The 5-star Dreams Corfu resort, managed by the Inclusive Collection of Hyatt, will open its doors for the new summer season on May 1.

Cyprus Airways: Greece ‘Stars’ in Summer 2024 Schedule

Cyprus Airways has announced its summer 2024 flight schedule that includes flights between Larnaca and eight new destinations in Greece.

East Med Yacht Show 2024: Poros Port to Host 120 boats on Display

Greece's annual East Med Yacht Show on Poros will see 120 boats on display this year and expects thousands of attendees throughout April 25-28.

Greeks ‘Escaping’ Abroad and to the Islands for 3-Day Weekend Holidays

Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports is expected to soar for the Clean Monday and Greek Independence Day holidays.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

UN Tourism: Traditional Visa Requirements Decline Making Global Travel Easier

More countries are easing visa requirements making global travel easier, found a UN Tourism visa openness study.

ACI Europe: Airport Traffic in Greece in Upward Trend in January

Airport traffic in Greece continued its upward trend in January marking a 12.4% rise over pre-pandemic 2019.

EU Approves Updated Single Permit – Work Rules for Third-country Nationals

EU lawmakers endorsed a set of revised rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals.

Sissi Lygnou to Lead Congress Industry Body IAPCO as President in 2025

Sissi Lygnou, a Greek professional renowned in the Greek congress industry, was announced President-Elect of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

Thessaloniki Mayor Takes Over City’s Tourism Organization

Stelios Angeloudis, the mayor of Thessaloniki, was announced president of the city's tourism organization.

Ο πολιτισμός της ελιάς: Προσυνεδριακή εκδήλωση του Elia Lesvos Confest 2024

Στόχος του Elia Lesvos Confest 2024 με θέμα “Ο Πολιτισμός της Ελιάς’’ είναι να τοποθετήσει τη Λέσβο σταθερά στον παγκόσμιο χάρτη των συνεδρίων για το ελαιόλαδο.

Greek PM: Measures Needed to Tackle Airbnb Spread

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said measures were under examination to address a surge in Airbnb-style rentals which are impacting neighborhoods.

Greece’s Subsidized Vacation Scheme Accepting Applications

Eligible residents in Greece wishing to apply for subsidized holidays can do so starting on March 14.

Greek Citizens Among the Least Affected by Visa Restrictions in 2023

Greece ranked 18th among 30 countries whose citizens were affected the least by visa restrictions in 2023, according to a UN Tourism report.

Santorini Hoteliers Call For Better Infrastructure, DMO

Santorini hoteliers are calling for the creation of a destination management organization and better island infrastructure.

Global Cruise Leaders Call for Increase in Production, Supply of Sustainable Marine Fuels

As investments in ship technology continue, the availability of sustainable marine fuels at scale is the "missing piece in the puzzle", says CLIA.

Marriott International to Bring First ‘JW Marriott’ Hotel to Greece

Anticipated to open in 2025, the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa will blend modern elegance with authentic Cretan heritage.

Aldemar’s Olympian Village is Greece’s Leading Family Resort for 2024

The Olympian Village of Aldemar Resorts won the title of Greece's Leading Family Resort 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) in Berlin.