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Attica Region – China Agree to Join Forces in Tourism

The Attica Region agreed with the Embassy of China in Athens to set up a five-member working group that will oversee joint initiatives in tourism.

MSC Cruises Bringing 500,000 Passengers to Greece this Season

MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise brand, will have six different ships calling to Greek shores this season.

Rhodes Hoteliers Call for VAT Cutback in the Dodecanese Islands

Rhodes hoteliers are calling on Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reduce VAT for the Dodecanese islands to support growth.

Greece’s Attica Group Sells Stake in Moroccan Ferry Company for €49 Million

Attica Group sold its 49% stake in Africa Morocco Link, which operates ferry services between Morocco and Spain, to Swedish shipping company Stena Line.

‘Nothing Comes Close’: Celebrity Cruises Announces New Brand Positioning

Celebrity Cruises has launched a new brand identity aiming to highlight its unmatched vacation offerings from the perspective of guests.

Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023.

Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

Cyprus-Greece Ferry Connection to Start on May 29

The ferry service linking Cyprus with Greece is scheduled to resume operations for a third year in a row this May.

Greece Aiming to Include Knossos on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Greek authorities have taken action to include the world-famous site of Knossos on Crete on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Athens Shines as the ‘Unknown Destination’ of SAS Campaign

Athens welcomed Scandinavian travelers as the secret destination of SAS airline's 'Destination Unknown' campaign.

Rodos Park Welcomes Guests to a World of Luxury and Culture

The historic luxury Rodos Park hotel on Rhodes has opened and is ready to create extraordinary moments for each and every one of its guests.

GNTO Promotes Greece’s Sports Tourism Through Running, Bike Events

Running events in Ilia and Chania, a bike festival in Athens and a sports robotics competition in Heraklion will take place in April under the auspices of the GNTO.

ITA Airways Launches New Chicago – Rome Nonstop Flight

ITA Airways opened its new Chicago O'Hare - Rome Fiumicino nonstop connection, bringing the total of the North American destinations it serves this summer to seven.

Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024, Says WTTC

2023 paved the way for a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024 according to data by the WTTC.

Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

PNO: No Ferries in Greece on April 17 Due to Strike

Ferries throughout Greece will remain docked on Wednesday, April 17, due to a 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO).

ICAO Aiming to Tackle Unruly Passenger Behavior on Planes

ICAO urges members to accelerate ratification of international unruly air passenger treaty to address spike in disruptive incidents on board flights.

South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Two Top Floors of Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Shut Down

The Greek Tourism Ministry has sealed off the two top floors and the rooftop bar of Coco-Mat Athens BC which were blocking views to the Acropolis.

Green Transition in Greek Shipping to Start with Souda, Stylida Ports

The Greek Shipping Ministry is moving ahead with the green transition of the sector with Souda and Stylida port upgrades.