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US Ambassador Says Increasing Flights from US to Greece a Priority

US Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis said upgrading infrastructure was key to increasing air connectivity and attracting cruise travelers.

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that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

Greece Takes More Steps to Ensure Fair Play on Hospitality Market

Greece’s tourism minister said legislative revisions to the short-term rental market will create a framework that ensures fair play in the hospitality sector.

Cyprus Airways: Greece ‘Stars’ in Summer 2024 Schedule

Cyprus Airways has announced its summer 2024 flight schedule that includes flights between Larnaca and eight new destinations in Greece.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Thessaloniki Mayor Takes Over City’s Tourism Organization

Stelios Angeloudis, the mayor of Thessaloniki, was announced president of the city's tourism organization.

Thessaloniki Airport ‘Makedonia’ Ranks Among Europe’s Top Airports for Second Year

Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” in Greece was honored as one of the best airports in Europe for customer experience.

ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

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.

ITB Berlin: AEGEAN Welcomes Positive Feedback from Germany for 2024

German travelers’ interest and growing demand for Greece this year comes as positive news to executives of AEGEAN.

AEGEAN Adds 4th Daily Flight to London Heathrow

Greek carrier AEGEAN has added a fourth daily flight from Athens to London's Heathrow Airport.

Greek Tourism Ministry Teams Up with Thessaloniki Film Festival

The Greek Tourism Ministry has partnered with the Thessaloniki Film Festival to promote tourism and Greek culture through joint initiatives.

Eurowings and AEGEAN Partner to Boost Travel Between Germany and Greece

Eurowings and AEGEAN have partnered to market codeshare flights, aiming to boost leisure and business travel between Greece and Germany by offering enhanced customer options.

Zeus International Sweeps ‘Greek Hotel of the Year 2024’ Awards with 15 Wins

Zeus International Hotels & Resorts, a leading Greek hotel management company, scooped 15 awards for seven of its city hotels and resorts at the Greek Hotel of the Year 2024 awards.

Thessaloniki, Northern Greece Real Estate Market Attractive But Challenging

The real estate market in Thessaloniki and Northern Greece has prospects but also challenges, say market experts.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters New Phase of Growth in Greece

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announces plans to expand to popular and emerging destinations in Greece.

Thessaloniki, Halkidiki and Pieria Reach Out to Hungarian Market

Northern Greece tourism professionals are targeting the Hungarian market where interest in Greek destinations is on the rise.

Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

Thessaloniki Taking Innovative Steps to Shape Tourism Model

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is taking innovative steps to shape the city's tourism model and attract tourists all year round.