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Greece Takes More Steps to Ensure Fair Play on Hospitality Market

Greece’s tourism minister said legislative revisions to the short-term rental market will create a framework that ensures fair play in the hospitality sector.

Alexandroupolis Can Be Model for Sustainable Tourism, Says Ministry

Tourism stakeholders in Alexandroupolis and the wider East Macedonia & Thrace region call for infrastructure upgrades to attract more travelers.

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.

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.

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.

Santorini Hoteliers Call For Better Infrastructure, DMO

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

UN Tourism Teams Up With Thassos Locals to Accelerate Recovery

UN Tourism teams up with Thassos locals and tourism stakeholders to accelerate post-Covid recovery and build resilience.

SETE Urges Culture Minister to ‘Reconsider’ Controversial Greek Music Quota Bill

Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

Greek Hoteliers Promote Greece’s Mainland at ITB Berlin 2024 Expo

Greek hoteliers promoted Greece’s mainland destinations at ITB Berlin 2024 as part of efforts to introduce lesser-known spots to visit.

ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

Greek Health Tourism Body Proposes Hotel Medical Units  

Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism.

Greece, Saudi Arabia Agree to Renew Tourism Agreement

Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to renew their commitment to collaborate on activities related to tourism.

Greece’s GNTO Joins Mastercard’s Tourism Innovation Hub

Greece’s national tourism board has teamed up with Mastercard and joined its Tourism Innovation Hub, an initiative that aims to develop and transform the global tourism industry.

Women Are a Driving Force for Travel & Tourism, says Report

To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

UN Tourism Calls on Sector to #InvestInWomen

UN Tourism has issued an urgent call to “invest in women” and accelerate progress towards gender equality across the sector.

Greek Tourism Needs More Women to Develop Sustainably, Says Minister

Ensuring gender equality is crucial for sustainable tourism development, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni marking International Women’s Day.