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AEGEAN Brings Holy Light to Greece on Special Flight

AEGEAN Airlines will transport the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

Chania Airport to Host ACI Europe’s ‘RACE 2023’ Conference and Exhibition

Chania Airport on Crete will host the ‘RACE 2023’ conference, ACI Europe’s annual meeting of European regional airport operators.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Tripadvisor: Two Beaches on Crete Among 25 Best in the World for 2023

Falassarna Beach and Balos Lagoon on Crete have made it on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2023 Best of the Best Beaches Awards list.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

GNTO Joins Tourism Partnership for Chania, Crete

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

Greece and Serbia Agree to Facilitate Tourism

Greece and Serbia have agreed to take actions that will facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries.

Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

Austrians Have Eyes Set on Greece for Summer 2023

Destinations in Greece are in high demand among Austrian travelers for the coming summer period.

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

Greece Honored at Reiselivsmessen Expo 2023 in Oslo

Greece was the honored country at the international tourism exhibition Reiselivsmessen 2023 held in Oslo, Norway.

Dutch Choose Rhodes as their Favorite Greek City for 2023

The main town of the Greek island of Rhodes was chosen by Dutch travelers as their Favorite Greek City for 2023, according to an online survey conducted by the website Griekenland.

Next Steps for Crete Waterway Network and Seaplane Ports

Crete is swiftly moving forward with procedures to launch works on a waterway network and seaplane ports.

Condé Nast Traveller: Four of Europe’s Best Beach Hotels are in Greece

Four Greek hotels are among Europe’s 25 Best Beach hotels for 2023, according to a list released by Condé Nast Traveller.

SAS: Greek Destinations on 2023 Summer Flight Program

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced its 2023 summer program, which will see flights to over 100 destinations including Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes and Chania.

Crete’s La Mer Resort & Spa Wins Expedia Group Award

The La Mer Resort & Spa on Crete has been honored with Expedia Group’s “Top Travel Ads Performance” distinction.

GNTO: Safeguarding Culture is Key to Future of Tourism

The importance of culture as a key pillar of Greek tourism development was highlighted during the Council of Europe’s cultural routes forum on Crete.

Culture and Sustainability Focus of Greece’s Tourism Strategy

Culture and sustainability are at the center of Greece’s tourism strategy for the next day, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.