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Athens Among the Best Cities in the World to Visit Right Now, Says Time Out

Athens, Greece, is included among the 53 cities in the 2022 Best Cities in the World Index released by Time Out media company.

Virgin Atlantic Presents its Latest News to Greek Market

Greek travel agents and journalists received updates on the latest developments involving Virgin Atlantic Airways during a recent event held in Athens.

Sustainable Hotel Farming: Metaxa Group Taking Sustainability in Greek Hospitality to Next Level

Metaxa Hospitality Group in Greece has launched two innovative projects in an aim to develop a sustainable ecosystem within its hotels.

Athens Airport Highly Commended at ACI Europe Best Awards for 2022

Athens International Airport (AIA) was highly commended in this year’s ACI Europe Best Airport Awards in the ‘25-40 million passengers’ category.

SETE: Greek Tourism 2022 Revenues May Reach or Even Exceed 2019 Levels

Revenues from Greek tourism this year may even exceed 2019 levels although 2022 is a “difficult, complicated and unpredictable” year, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Greek Hoteliers Choose Local Products, Support Greece’s Primary Production

More and more Greek hoteliers are choosing to serve and promote Greek products in their hotels, according to a survey by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

ITEP: 26.5% of Greece’s Hotels Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’

Over 26% of hotels across Greece follow the “Greek Breakfast” concept and include local products and recipes on their breakfast menus, according to an ITEP survey.

Hotels See More Direct Bookings But Still Rely on OTAs, Says HOTREC Study

Despite hotels in 2021 seeing an increase in direct bookings, their reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) remained almost at the same level as 2019, according to a study released by HOTREC.

Inside the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel in Athens

The Divani Palace Acropolis hotel in Athens is welcoming guests this summer with completely revamped executive rooms.

Edipsos in Northern Evia Aiming for Tourism Revival

The Municipality of Istiaia–Edipsos and the Loutra Edipsos Hotel Association have joined forces to re-introduce the area of Edipsos and the wider area of Northern Evia to the Greeks and European travelers.

Record Number of American Tourists Coming to Greece this Summer, Says US Ambassador

The surge in demand for airline tickets from the United States to Greece this summer is remarkable, according to America's new Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis.

SKY express Sees Strong Summer 2022 Travel Demand

Greek carrier SKY express is seeing strong consumer demand for travel this summer with passenger traffic flows rising on almost all routes its serves.

Passenger Traffic at Athens Airport Reaches 90% of 2019 Levels

Air traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) is on a path of recovery, with the number of flights gradually increasing.

EU Commissioner for Transport to Attend Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo in Greece

The European Commissioner for Transport Adina Valean will attend this year’s Posidonia exhibition, the shipping industry’s most prestigious event, in Greece.

ITA Airways Announces 3 Athens-Rome Daily Flights, Expands Greece Network

Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways announced that it is boosting the frequency of its routes to Athens and adding new Greek destinations to its summer season 2022 flight schedule.

Greece’s Tour Bus Providers See Challenges Ahead, Still Need Support

GEPOET, the federation that represents Greek travel agencies and companies that provide tour bus services, is calling for “vital” support measures for 2022.

Ioannina: When to Go? Any Time of the Year…

GTP Headlines presents Ioannina in Epirus, an all-season Greek destination with a diversity of facilities and services that can cater to a number of tourism forms.

Posidonia 2022 Shipping Event to Be Biggest Ever, Says Organizer

Thousands of global trade visitors are expected at this year’s Posidonia exhibition, the shipping industry’s most prestigious event.

Interview – Konstantinos Kiamos: ‘An UPSTREET Stay is a Quality Stay’

Konstantinos Kiamos introduces UPSTREET, a Greek short-term apartment rental agency that aims to offer an amazing alternative stay experience to travelers.

Greek Hoteliers Ready for ‘Good’ But Challenging Tourism Season

Although an increase in arrivals to Greece is expected, the tourism sector’s post-Covid recovery will face challenges, according to Greek hoteliers.