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Greece’s Goal to Extend Tourism Season Paying Off, Says Study

Greece’s goal to extend the season is paying off with some 9.3 million tourists visiting the country in the fall last year, up by 6% over 2019.

EU Agrees to €25.3m Advance Payment to Greece for 2023 Flood Damage

Greece will be receiving an advance payment of 25.3 million euros in EU funds to address the damage caused by last year’s flash floods.

NBG: Greece’s Tourism Sector Still on Track Despite Natural Disaster Toll

Greece’s tourism sector is set for a record year in 2023 despite 1.2 billion euros in losses incurred by fires and floods.

Study: Fire – Flood Toll on Thessaly, Rhodes Hoteliers Reaches €96m

A study found that hoteliers in Thessaly and on Rhodes suffered 96 million euros in losses as a result of floods and fires this year.

Magnesia Tourism Professionals Invite Travelers Back to the Region

Tourism professionals in Magnesia, in the flood-hit Thessaly Region, are calling on travelers to give local destinations a chance.

Central Greece Hoteliers Reiterate Demands to Deal with Flood Aftermath

Hoteliers in Central Greece affected by Storm Daniel reiterated their calls for help, urging the government to take immediate measures.

Flood-hit Tourism Enterprises in Thessaly Expect Slow Recovery

Tourism enterprises in Thessaly, Greece, affected by Storm Daniel are calling for support measures to ensure viability.

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.

German Tour Operators Discover Thessaly’s Hidden Gems

German tour operators recently uncovered Thessaly’s untapped tourism potential and got to know the region’s natural beauty and historic landmarks.

New York Post Highlights Two Greek ‘Must-visit’ Islands: Sifnos & Naxos

The New York Post presents top Greek destinations with Sifnos and Naxos emerging as “must-visit” islands for culture, relaxation and exquisite cuisine.

Serbian Travel Agents ‘Meet’ Thessaly, Greece, at Belgrade Travel Fair

Serbian travel professionals, attending this year's Belgrade Tourism Fair, got to know a number of diverse tourism destinations of Thessaly, Greece.

Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

High Domestic Demand for Winter Destinations in Greece

Greeks chose popular winter destinations over the holidays giving accommodation providers a much-needed boost.

Greek Winter Destinations ‘Sold Out’ for the Holidays

Popular winter destinations have won over Greeks for the holidays, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Thessaly Includes Promotion of Culture and Wine in 2023 Tourism Program

Thessaly’s cultural sites and local wines will play a big part in the 2023 tourism promotion program of the northern Greece region.

Thessaloniki to Host ECTAA’s Semi-Annual Meeting 2022

Thessaloniki in Northern Greece will be the host destination of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) Semi-Annual Meeting 2022 during November 22-25.

Spain’s ‘Planeta Calleja’ TV Show Casts Spotlight on Thessaly in Greece

Master chef Jordi Cruz Mas and TV persona Jesús Calleja will be showcasing Thessaly in Central Greece on the “Planeta Calleja” show on Spain’s public channel 4.

Religious Tourism: Thessaly Region to Create ‘Routes of Faith’

The Thessaly Region has launched “Routes of Faith”, an ambitious tourism project that aims to connect two of Greece’s most significant religious destinations: Meteora and Mount Athos.

Greece’s Magnesia Region Looks to Attract More Visitors from Poland

In efforts to attract more travelers from Poland to the area of Magnesia in central Greece, the GNTO and local authorities recently held a press trip for Polish media.

Pelion’s Erofili Hotel Completes Large-scale Renovation Project

The Erofili Hotel, located in the village of Portaria on Mount Pelion, has completed a large-scale renovation of its rooms and public areas.