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Major Makeover Planned for Greece’s KTEL Intercity Bus Service

Greece’s outdated intercity bus services known as “KTEL” will be undergoing a major makeover which will create an airport-style hub in the area of Eleonas.

Greece and Qatar Discuss Cooperation in Tourism, Energy, Infrastructure

Cooperation in tourism, infrastructure and energy topped the agenda of talks between Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Greece’s Solid Tourism Dynamic Attracting Investments

Eight in 10 investments made in Greece now concern tourism, either hotels or infrastructure, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Accepting Applications for Tourism Investments

The Greek Development & Investments Ministry will open the application process for a new round of tourism investment support on September 5.

Three Bids for Majority Stake of Igoumenitsa Port

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has received three binding offers for the acquisition of a majority stake in the port of Igoumenitsa in northwestern Greece.

Greece Opens Competition for 28 State-funded Remote Island Air Routes

Greek authorities have announced a competition for bidding airlines interested in covering 28 state-funded domestic routes to remote islands.

Greek Tourism Ministry to Utilize RRF Funds to Fullest

Greece is aiming to utilize to the fullest a total of 320 million euros in recovery funding for tourism to upgrade infrastructure and meet the demands of investments.

Israeli Investor Takes Over Iconic Kythnos Xenia Tourism Venture

The iconic Xenia Hotel and two thermal springs on the Greek island of Kythnos has been awarded to Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid for a period of 99 years.

New Funding Program for Agritourism Projects in Greece

The Greek Rural Development Ministry will be allocating funds to “green” tourism projects linking agriculture with manufacture. Interested parties can apply starting July 19.

Greece’s Attractiveness as an Investment Destination Remains Strong, Says EY

Greece’s attractiveness as an investment destination remains resilient despite challenges that are increasing uncertainty in Europe, according to a recent survey by Ernst & Young (EY).

Consortium Plans to Bring ‘Air Taxis’ to Greece

Orama Nexus has announced plans to develop the required infrastructure to support the introduction of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off & landing) aircraft in Greece by 2026.

Elevate Greece – Greek Hotels Chamber Team Up to Support Tourism Startups

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has joined forces with Elevate Greece, a state-run platform supporting promising startup activity, aiming to further identify innovators in tourism.

GEK TERNA – Hard Rock Join Forces for Luxury Resort and Casino in Greece

Greek construction firm GEK TERNA, awarded the 30-year concession for the development of Greece's first Integrated Resort and Casino, has entered into a partnership with Hard Rock.

Ellinikon Casino Enters Next Phase, Agreement Signed

The Ellinikon casino project has entered its next phase following the signing of a concession agreement between the Greek government and GEK TERNA.

Tourism Investments in Greece Reveal Unknown Destinations 

Greece is shifting its tourism strategy to showcase lesser-known destinations and attract foreign investments, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece a Prime Destination For Tourism Investments, Say Experts

Greece has a number of assets to be a destination of choice for tourism investments, leading industry experts highlighted during the 7th Delphi Economic Forum.

Greece Moves Ahead with Infrastructure Projects Valued at €8bn

Road and railway projects valued at 8 billion euros were tendered off in Greece, in a period of three years, according to Greek Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Greece Ready to Assess €8bn in Foreign Direct Investments

Eight billion euros in foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Greece are under assessment as part of the government’s drive to attract strategic investments.

High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus.

Greece to See More ‘Casa Cook’ and ‘Cook’s Club’ Hotels in 2022

Fosun Tourism Group, a China-based company focused on the leisure travel market, this year will open four new hotels in Greece under the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club brands.