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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.

Greece Bans Sunbeds, Umbrellas, Bars on 198 Beaches

Greece has designated 198 beaches as protected and announced the launch of the ‘MyCoast’ platform for shoreline use auctions and violation reports.

GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism

The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential.

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’s Top Tourism Body Warns of Infrastructure Needs

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to speed up the completion of infrastructure upgrades in order for the sector to remain competitive.

TIF-Helexpo: Greece’s National Expo Body Reaches Out to South American Market

Thessaloniki’s TIF-Helexpo announced actions to reach out to the Latin American market with an initial focus on the Andean states.

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.

Greek Minister: Climate Change Overturning Traditional Business Models in Tourism

Greece’s tourism minister said climate change was forcing Greece and the world to identify new ways to adapt to a new reality.

Greek PM: New Unique Experiences Key to Extending Tourist Season

The Greek PM wants Greece to evolve into the ‘world’s best destination’ by creating special interest tourism products that will extend the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rhodes on its Way to Become World’s 1st Green Tourism Destination

The Greek island of Rhodes will be spearheading Greece’s sustainability goals through the ambitious "Co-Lab Rhodes" program.

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).