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Greece to Tighten Rules for Short-term Rentals, Says Tourism Minister

Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation.

Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists  

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

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.

Greece Aiming to Extend Cruise Tourism to Other Destinations

An increasing demand for cruise tourism to Greece is creating the need for regulation and strategy to ensure the protection of destinations.

GNTO – ACG Team Up to Study Greece’s Tourism and Branding History

The GNTO and the American College of Greece will be working together to record and study the country’s tourism and branding history.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

Greek Cruise Stakeholders Requesting Port Infrastructure Upgrades

Cruise stakeholders in Greece are calling for the immediate upgrade of key port infrastructure in order to facilitate cruise ship approaches.

Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.

Greece Tourism Ministry Strategy to Focus on Local Communities, Employees

Greek Tourism Minister tells Delphi Forum that strategies should now focus on local communities and the welfare of employees.

Rodos Week: Platform for Free Stays on Rhodes Opens for Applications

Travelers who were evacuated from Rhodes in July 2023 due to the fires can now apply for a free six-night spring or autumn stay on the island.

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.

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.

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.

Peloponnese Tourism Stakeholders Explore Possibility of Annual Hiking Festival

Peloponnese tourism stakeholders agree to design a long-term tourism strategy that will focus on Arcadia’s sustainable tourism potential.

Greek PM Envisions Turning Kalavryta into Year-round Destination

Actions will be taken to attract tourists to Kalavryta all year round, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece – China Connection Getting Stronger Through Tourism

The first direct flight from Shanghai to Athens marks the beginning of stronger tourism ties between China and Greece, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greece’s ‘Rodos Week’ to Offer Free Stays to Last Year’s Rhodes Tourists

Greece will offer free accommodation on Rhodes to those evacuated from their hotels during the destructive fires last summer.

Greek Tourism Ministry Welcomes Strong Interest in Upgrade Funding Programs

The Greek Tourism Ministry welcomed dozens of investment plans seeking funding for upgrades and modernization.

Employee Rights Priority for Greek Tourism, Labor Ministries

Ensuring that employee rights are respected and labor laws obeyed are the top priorities for the Greek labor and tourism ministries ahead of the tourist season.

ETC: Climate Change Impacting Greece’s Online Reputation

Climate change, the fires on Rhodes, the floods, and safety concerns impacted Greece’s online reputation in 2023, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).