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Four Greek Destinations Among Europe’s Top Spots with Fastest Mobile Internet Speeds

Athens, Nafplion, Santorini and Heraklion are among Europe’s top vacation destinations that offer the fastest mobile internet speeds, according to a survey conducted by Ookla.

Eurostat Reveals Impact of COVID Crisis on Young Air Transport Workers

Airlines and associated enterprises have reduced the number of their employees during the last two years due to Covid-19, particularly affecting younger workers, according to data released by Eurostat.

Turnover for Greek Hotels and Restaurants Skyrockets in April-June

Strong tourist flows to Greece this year boosted Q2 turnover for hotels to 2.051 billion euros, up by 238.8% compared to Q2 2021.

Nightlife Not a Top Priority for Traveling Greeks

Gone are the days when Greeks traveled to party as a recent study showed that only 16% planned their holidays this summer based on nightlife options.

Open Call: Artists, Designers Invited to Share their Vision of Athens in the Future

The Municipality of Athens is inviting artists, architects, graphic designers and sketch artists to submit proposals and share their vision of Athens in the future.

Restaurants, Hotels in Greece See Surge in June Turnover

Increasing tourism flows to Greece drove restaurant and hotel turnover in June up by 141.4% compared to the same month in 2021, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

‘Visit Greece’ Partners with Wego to Attract More Tourists from the Middle East

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace, to attract more travelers to Greece from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.

Athens-Sounio Coastal Roadway Gets Upgrade

One of Attica’s most scenic drives, the coastal Athens-Sounio roadway is being upgraded to ensure safer conditions, authorities have announced.

Commercial Flights to Greece Rise in July Despite EU Drop

Greece was the only EU country to mark an increase in commercial flights for a second consecutive month in July compared to the same month in 2019.

ELSTAT: Greek Transport Sector Sees Biggest Price Hikes

Greece’s transport sector marked the highest price increases in July affecting ferry fares and airline tickets, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece’s Regional Airports See Arrival Figures Soar in July

Greek summer is stronger than ever with the country’s 14 regional airports marking an 11.1% increase in passenger traffic over July 2019.

Cycling Event: Open Road and Mountain Bike Races in Orini Nafpaktia

The mountainous area of Orini Nafpaktia is getting ready to host an annual cycling event that includes open road and mountain bike races.

The Trazees 2022: Greece Named ‘Favorite Country’ for Third Year in a Row

Greece for a third consecutive year was named “Favorite Country” at “The Trazees”, the annual awards of web publication Trazee Travel.

Poll: Cost-conscious Greeks Prefer Beach Holidays This Year

Financially pressed Greeks are choosing beach holidays this year, according to a study released by Athens-based research firm Focus Bari.

Athens Hotel Sector Sees Over 70 New Openings During 2017–2022

Seventy-one new hotels opened in the Greek capital over the last five years with the majority located in the center of Athens, according to GBR Consulting.

AEGEAN Strikes Major Deal with Saudi Travel, Tourism Leader Elaf

Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN has signed an exclusive cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia’s Elaf Group, a long-established leader in travel, tourism and hospitality.

Kefalonia: Argostoli Archaeological Museum Set to Undergo Reconstruction

The Greek Culture Ministry plans to repair the Argostoli Archaeological Museum that has been closed since 2014 after a major earthquake hit the island of Kefalonia.

New Luxury Resort ‘NOŪS’ Enters Santorini’s Hotel Scene

Santorini recently welcomed a new entry to its hotel scene: NOŪS, a luxury resort that blends the popular Greek island’s history with contemporary flair.

Greece Welcomes Over 2 Million Tourists in May

More than 2 million foreign travelers visited Greece in May, showing a 672.5% rise in passenger flows through both Greek airports and road border-crossing points.

Greece Flight, Passenger Numbers Up in First Half of Year

Greek airports recouped 90.6% of passenger traffic in the first six months of the year compared to the first half of 2019, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).