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Culture Projects Worth €170m Planned for Attica Region

The rebranding of the wider Athens region will focus in large part on tapping into its cultural wealth.

Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme May See Drop in Demand

Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand.

Greece Welcomes Increase in Off-season Tourist Arrivals in Jan-Feb

Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%.

More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Greece to Tighten Rules for Short-term Rentals, Says Tourism Minister

Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation.

January-February Tourism Revenues in Greece Up by 24.5%

Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February.

Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists  

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Greek Travelers Spending More on Domestic Trips

Greek traveler spending on domestic trips with at least one night stay has increased, according to data by INSETE.

GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism

The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential.

GNTO – ACG Team Up to Study Greece’s Tourism and Branding History

The GNTO and the American College of Greece will be working together to record and study the country’s tourism and branding history.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.

Greece’s Top Tourism Body Warns of Infrastructure Needs

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to speed up the completion of infrastructure upgrades in order for the sector to remain competitive.

CLIA Sees Cruise Demand Growing, Expects 35.7 Million Passengers in 2024

Cruise travel is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient tourism sectors.

TIF-Helexpo: Greece’s National Expo Body Reaches Out to South American Market

Thessaloniki’s TIF-Helexpo announced actions to reach out to the Latin American market with an initial focus on the Andean states.

Tourism Sector’s Contribution to the Greek Economy in 2023 Highest Ever

The Greek tourism sector boosted the country’s economy by 28.5 billion euros in 2023, accounting for 13% of GDP.

Athens Mayor Calls on Hotels to ‘Contribute’ Portion of Earnings to City

To cope with municipal expenses driven by tourist numbers, the mayor of Athens has suggested for hotels to allocate a portion of their earnings.

Greece Tourism Ministry Strategy to Focus on Local Communities, Employees

Greek Tourism Minister tells Delphi Forum that strategies should now focus on local communities and the welfare of employees.

Rodos Week: Platform for Free Stays on Rhodes Opens for Applications

Travelers who were evacuated from Rhodes in July 2023 due to the fires can now apply for a free six-night spring or autumn stay on the island.