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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Rhodes: Hoteliers to Spearhead Island’s Sustainability Agenda

Hoteliers on Rhodes will be the first to display the Region of South Aegean's "Co-Lab Sustainable Destination" sustainability seal.

Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year

Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases.

US Ambassador Says Increasing Flights from US to Greece a Priority

US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis said upgrading infrastructure was key to increasing air connectivity and attracting cruise travelers.

Greece Takes More Steps to Ensure Fair Play on Hospitality Market

Greece’s tourism minister said legislative revisions to the short-term rental market will create a framework that ensures fair play in the hospitality sector.

Greece’s Subsidized Vacation Scheme Accepting Applications

Eligible residents in Greece wishing to apply for subsidized holidays can do so starting on March 14.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

Greek Health Tourism Body Proposes Hotel Medical Units  

Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism.