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Alexandros Thanos Steps in as SETE’s New Approved Advisor

Alexandros Thanos steps in as approved advisor for SETE, the body that represents all suppliers of Greek tourism.

Arrivals by Air and Road to Greece Reach 4.4 Million in First Four Months

Greece welcomed 4.4 million arrivals by air and road during the January-April 2023 four-month period.

SETE’s New President Sets Priorities for Greek Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will focus attention on five areas to ensure the continued sustainable development of Greece’s largest sector.

Eurobank Chief Says RRF Tools to Drive Greek Tourism Sector Growth

More than 600 million euros in funding, 200 million euros of which coming from Eurobank, are expected to go into Greece’s tourism infrastructure.

Greek Tourism Body SETE Announces New Board of Directors

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held elections on Wednesday and elected its new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate.

SETE: Yiannis Retsos Passes the Torch to New President

Yiannis Retsos has stepped down as president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), after six years in that role since 2017.

Airlines Boost Seat Capacity to Meet Greek Summer Demand  

Airlines are increasing seating capacity to meet the growing demand for Greece ahead of summer.

Greece’s INSETE Launches Free Air Data Tracking Tool

The INSETE Greek tourism research body has launched a free tool that monitors air seat planning and bookings on international flights.

Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.

Marketing Greece Announces Management Changes, Appoints Nikos Diamantopoulos as GM

Marketing Greece, a private sector initiative, has announced executive moves in support of the organization’s efforts to promote Greek tourism.

SETE Chief Sees Greece 2023 Tourism Revenues Exceeding €18.2bn

Greek tourism stakeholders are expecting at least 18.2 billion euros in tourism-related revenues this year.

Greek Easter Travel Boosts Hotel Occupancy Levels Countrywide

Destinations across Greece welcomed the boost in occupancy levels and spending during the extended Greek Easter weekend.

Marketing Greece Launches Promo Videos for Argosaronic Islands

Marketing Greece and AEGEAN airlines promote the Argo-Saronic Islands with 1-minute videos exploring local history, gastronomy and culture.

Study: Greece Tourism Professions in High Demand for the Future

SETE Intelligence's study on Greece's hospitality industry reveals the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling to meet future demands.

Greek Tourism Bodies Calling for Lower VAT Tax Rate

Greece’s tourism bodies have called for a unified 11% VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

PM: Increasing Tourist Spending in Greece a Top Priority for 2023

Increasing traveler spending in Greece is a main government priority for 2023, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece Winning Tourists with Strong Online Reputation

Greece and Athens managed to maintain their strong online reputation during October–December 2022, according to INSETE data.

Study: Greek Tourism Sector Short of 60,000 Employees in 2022

One in five jobs or 60,225 of the 262,981 related to tourism was never covered last year in Greece due to difficulty finding staff.

Loss of Russian Tourists in 2022 Keeps Greece’s Tourism Revenues Below 2019

The loss of the Russian market and fewer cruise passenger arrivals kept Greek tourism revenues below 2019 levels in 2022.