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East Med Yacht Show 2024: Poros Port to Host 120 boats on Display

Greece's annual East Med Yacht Show on Poros will see 120 boats on display this year and expects thousands of attendees throughout April 25-28.

Minister: Greece to Simplify Port and Marina Licensing Procedures

Aiming to encourage investment activity, Greece is revising legislation that will simplify licensing procedures for port and marina projects.

Attica Region Releases New Tourism Promo Video

The “Attica. Yes!” new promo video has been released to highlight the Greek region’s unique tourism appeal to international travelers.

Cruising the Saronic Gulf Islands with Meandros Tours

Meandros Tours once again has set sail in and is offering visitors in Greece the chance to discover the beauty of the Saronic Gulf islands.

Greece’s Yachting Body Seeks Promotion and Permanent Marina

Greece’s professional yacht owners briefed the Tourism Ministry on key priorities for the promotion and further development of the sector.

Greek Yacht Owners Association SITESAP Joins the European Boating Industry

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Bareboat Association (SITESAP) has become a member of the European Boating Industry (EBI).

Op-Ed: ‘Greek Tourism Today and Beyond 2021’ – George Vernicos

Tourism must be adjusted to the new 'after covid era' reality, emphasizing on quality and sustainability, according to George Vernicos, the Secretary General of SETE and representative of tourism to the European ESC.

Greek Yachting to See Promotion in Upcoming Campaign

Yachting is among the tourism sectors that the Greek National Tourism Organization will promote through its three-year campaign.

Greece Pushes Forward with Port Upgrades

Greece is accelerating procedures in order to move ahead with infrastructure upgrades at ports across the country, according to Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

First Meeting of Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Announced

Greece's governors from its 13 regions will gather in Athens to attend the first meeting of the country's Regional Tourism Council.

Athens to Host Greece’s First Ever ‘Yachting Awards Gala’

Athens in December will host Greece's first ever "Yachting Awards Gala" event that will honor the leaders of the country’s yachting and marine tourism sectors.

Greek Yachting Association Sets Dates for 2020 MEDYS Event

The 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show will take place in the coastal town of Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, during May 2-6, 2020.

GNTO and CNT Promote Greece to Luxury Holidaymakers in the UK

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) on July 1 will hold a special event in London to promote Greece to UK luxury holidaymakers.

Cruise Industry Commits to Sustainable Practices for Cleaner Seas

The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) underscored the global cruise industry’s commitment to sustainability, during recent events in Abu Dhabi and Berlin.

Ministers Present Greece’s New Shipping E-registry

The ministries of economy and shipping presented the new e-registry for Greek-flagged private and professional leisure boats and professional boats under foreign flags.

Greece Launches E-registry for Private and Professional Boats

Greek-flagged leisure boats, professional boats under foreign flags and daily cruise ships must be enlisted by their owners on the new AADE electronic registry.

Environmental Protection, Sustainability Top ICOMIA Athens Agenda

Greece's marina infrastructure and environmental protection policies topped the agenda of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2018 held in Athens.

Less Red Tape to Propel Greek Sea Tourism, Says Kountoura

Enacting laws which will facilitate licensing procedures and cut red tape will allow for the development of marina infrastructure in Greece, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Greek Shipping Minister Talks Investment at ICOMIA Marinas Conference

Ways to attract investments in marina infrastructure were discussed during the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Athens.

Greek Shipping Minister Says VAT on Professional Watercraft to be ‘Resolved’

Greek Shipping Minister Fotis Kouvelis has pledged to resolve the issue of value added tax (VAT) on professional watercraft imposed by the EU.