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Greece’s Hoteliers to Take Music Quota Decision to Court if Needed  

Hoteliers in Greece are warning that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

SETE Urges Culture Minister to ‘Reconsider’ Controversial Greek Music Quota Bill

Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

Greece’s Hotel Chamber Wants Music Quota Bill Scrapped

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to take action and scrap a controversial bill setting music quotas for hotels.

Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement

Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas.

Culture Ministry Tables Greek Music Quota Bill for Airports, Ports, Hotels

A bill that requires hotels, casinos, ports and airports in Greece to play a minimum of 45% Greek music is open for public consultation.

Greek Lawmakers Take Action to Protect Public Beach Access

For the first time, Greece will introduce steep fines for obstructing access to public beaches.

Greek Tourism Professionals Discuss Labor Issues With Minister

Digital work card and staff shortages top the agenda of talks between Greek tourism stakeholders and the labor minister.

Environmental Groups in Greece Call on Gov’t to Protect Shorelines

Environment groups in Greece are up in arms over a decision by the Greek Finance Ministry to do away with a clause that foresees the protection of the shoreline.

UK Demand for Holidays in Greece Going Strong, Says GNTO

Interest in holidays in Greece appears to be strong in the UK based on feedback collected by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in London.

Yalos Tours Boasts Strong Presence at FestiVITAS, Promotes Greece

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2024 during this year’s FestiVITAS in France.

Lifeguard Requirement for Shoreline Use Upsets Evia’s Beach Business Owners

Evia entrepreneurs hoping to operate businesses on the beach are up in arms over a new bill which requires they hire lifeguards.

More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024

To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year.

Shoreline Use Bill in Greece Open for Public Consultation

A shoreline use bill in Greece which foresees stricter penalties and e-auctions for beach use is now open for public comment.

Thessaloniki Tourism Body Looks to Help Educate Future Sector Professionals

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization further expands into education after partnering with the Institute of Vocational Tourism Training of Macedonia.

Greece Tops Irish Travelers’ Wish Lists This Year

Greece is at the top of Irish travelers’ bucket lists for 2024, according to feedback collected during the Holiday World Show 2024 in Dublin.

Matka 2024: Greece a Favorite Destination for Finnish Travelers  

Greece remains the leading choice for Finnish travelers accounting for almost 41% of their trips to Europe this year.

Hellenic Seaplanes: First Test Run to Greek Port of Lavrio

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

Orancon Group Holds Special Event for Travel and Tourism Partners

Orancon Group, which operates several individual brands related to travel and tourism in Greece and abroad, ushered in the New Year with a special dinner for its partners.

Eurostat: Airbnb Demand in Greece Soars in Q3 2023

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece climbed in the third quarter of 2023 with over 22.6 million overnight stays reported.