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Greek Hotels: 3 Factors Affecting the Market’s Competitiveness

Short-term rentals, the new climate resilience levy and high VAT are the main factors currently influencing the Greek hotel market’s competitiveness.

Nelios & Marketing Greece Renew Partnership for Discovergreece.com Platform

Nelios has renewed its partnership with Marketing Greece and will focus on further enhancing the Discovergreece.com online consumer platform.

WTM London Highlights Importance of Sustainability to Mark World Tourism Day

To highlight the importance of sustainability in tourism, World Travel Market has unveiled a program of sustainability sessions to run during WTM London 2023 in November.

Rhodes: Archaeological Site of Filerimos Opens to the Public

The archaeological site of Filerimos on Rhodes is now open to the public following a 1.35-million-euro restoration.

Greek Tourism Ministry Puts Thessaly’s Problems High on Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry is committed to help Thessaly recover from the recent floods caused by Storm Daniel.

Athens Mayor Looks to Take Action on Civil Protection Issues, Climate Change

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Nikos Hardalias, candidate for governor of Attica Region, are exploring ways to protect the Greek capital from the effects of climate change.

Museum Dedicated to Greek Theater Director Karolos Koun to Open in Athens

A new museum that will pay tribute to the life and achievements of renowned Greek theater director Karolos Koun will open in the Plaka district in Athens.

Passengers Rank Thessaloniki ‘Makedonia’ Airport Among Best in Europe

Thessaloniki “Makedonia” Airport was ranked among the best in Europe in the annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey by ACI World.

Thessaloniki: Tender Launched for Upgrade of 10 Commercial Streets

Thessaloniki will invest 30 million euros to upgrade ten commercial streets with more greenery, smart city features and accessibility improvements.

European Cultural Center of Delphi to Get €10m Upgrade

The European Cultural Center of Delphi in Central Greece will receive a 10-million-euro upgrade, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Ioannina, Epirus to Become Southeast Europe Transport Hub

Ioannina and Epirus are expected to become an important Southeast Europe transport hub, upon the completion of major infrastructure works in the area.

Greek Hospitality Sector Sets Priorities for Future

Infrastructure upgrades, digital reform and sustainable best practices will best prepare Greece’s hospitality industry for the new era, says the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Castle of Kavala in Northern Greece to Get an Upgrade

The Fortress of Kavala in Northern Greece will get an upgrade and become more accessible to people with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Chios State Airport to Get Long-awaited Upgrade

Upgrade works budgeted at €9.6 million are set to begin at “Omiros” airport on the island of Chios to improve the travel experience for Greeks and tourists.

Greece Moves Ahead with Infrastructure Projects Valued at €8bn

Road and railway projects valued at 8 billion euros were tendered off in Greece, in a period of three years, according to Greek Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Infrastructure Works Taking Place on Ios Island

Aiming to improve its tourism product and attract more travelers, the Municipality of Ios is proceeding with major infrastructure works on the island's port and road network.

More Buses Soon on Athens Streets to Ease Crowding

In efforts to ease overcrowding on public transport due to Covid-19, the transport ministry said it would be releasing 100 new KTEL intercity buses into circulation in Athens, earlier than initially announced.

First-time Run for Thessaloniki Metro, Inspection of New Buses

Thessaloniki welcomed a metro test run and 18 new buses this week aimed at upgrading urban transport in Greece’s second largest city.

Thessaloniki Metro Set for 2023 Opening

Thessaloniki’s highly anticipated metro is set to begin routes in 2023, the northern port city’s mayor, Konstantinos Zervos, has announced.

Thessaloniki Metro Launch May be Pushed Back

The launch of the Thessaloniki metro set for 2020 will most likely be pushed back after the construction company said it was “technically impossible” to meet the deadline.
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