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More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Thessaloniki Drops on 2023 Traveler Satisfaction Index

Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels.

Elitour: Greece can Play a Leading Role in Thermal Tourism

Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour.

Greece’s GNTO Named Best Tourist Board Partner for 2023 by UK Tour Operators

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association.

Posidonia 2024 Marks the Rebirth of Greek Shipbuilding Industry

Over 85 shipyards from 26 countries already confirmed to showcase vessel design and production innovations at the Posidonia exhibition during June 3-7.

Golden Star Ferries Sails to Paros this Summer with Andros Queen Ship

Golden Star Ferries will connect the port of Rafina with the island of Paros for the upcoming summer season, starting on June 10.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Cruise Body CLIA Calls for Measures to Protect Seafarers from Security Threats

CLIA attended the G7 Transport Ministerial Session on Maritime Connectivity and stressed the need to ensure seafarer safety, considering current security threats in the Red Sea and elsewhere.

New Luxury ‘Nammos Hotel Mykonos’ Set to Open on Psarou Bay

Nammos Hotels & Resorts is launching its inaugural luxury property on Mykonos this summer on Psarou Bay.

The Bridge: Avant Mar Hotel to Open New ‘Bar Destination’ on Paros

A key feature of the Avant Mar on Paros this year will be "The Bridge", the hotel's new Gin and Tonic Bar expected to become a new "bar destination" on the island.

Wyndham Opens 87 New Hotels, Adds 9,500 Rooms in 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts achieved milestone growth across Europe, Middle East, Eurasia, and Africa in 2023.

Grand Hotel Palace Teams Up with TexCycle Greece for Textile Recycling Initiative

Thessaloniki's five-star Grand Hotel Palace has partnered with TexCycle Greece, one of the largest used clothing collection companies, to recycle its textile waste.

AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism, Says WTTC

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism is highlighted in new reports released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft.

Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023

The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greek Tourism Minister Discusses Initiatives with Austria, Albania and Montenegro

Greece’s Tourism Minister discussed joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise with tourism officials from Albania, Montenegro and Austria.

Athens and China Further Develop Relations in Tourism and Culture

Athens and China will be working together to promote and enhance ties through joint initiatives in culture, tourism, and film.

Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands

Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO.

‘Sympossio’ Roadshow Event Promotes Greek Gastronomy for 14th Year

Leading tour operators in the UK, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland and Italy sampled Greek local products at the Sympossio 2024 event by Aldemar Resorts.

UN, EU Agencies Team Up to Drive Rural Development Through Tourism

​​​UN Tourism has partnered with the European Committee of the Regions for a study that offers a comprehensive understanding of rural tourism and its impact on European regions.

Santorini’s ‘Santo Collection’ Welcomes New Luxury Hotel & Villas, Offers Over 30 Experiences to Guests

The Santo Collection Resorts & Villas welcomes two new members - Santo Mine and The Villas - and is ready to offer guests a combination of more than 30 unique experiences and top-notch services.