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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.

Greece – Mongolia Air Services Deal to Boost Connectivity

Greek parliament ratified an air services agreement between Greece and Mongolia which will strengthen air connectivity and tourism.

Asia Drives Increase in Outbound Travel in 2023, Says IPK-ITB Study

Asia boosted global outbound travel in 2023 which registered a 33% increase year-on-year, according to the IPK’s World Travel Monitor released ahead of the ITB Berlin travel trade show in Germany.

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.

Athens Welcomes Carnival Season with Dozens of Free Events

The municipality of Athens invites residents and guests to experience Greek Carnival with 80 free events at 55 locations across the city.

Online Reputation for Greece and Athens on Upward Trend

American and British travelers give Greece and Athens highest points in online discussions in Q4 2023.

Greece Explores Jewelry-making as a Tourist Experience

Greece explores adding jewelry-making to its list of tourist experiences as part of plans to reach out to new markets and preserve local arts and crafts.

Tourists Visiting Greece in 2023 Generate €20.5bn in Revenues

Tourists who visited Greece in 2023 generated 20.5 billion euros in revenues, a 15.7% increase over 2022.

General Strike in Greece May Ground All Flights on February 28

Flights are expected to be grounded in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, due to a general strike announced.

Accor Greece Hotels Report Robust Results in 2023

French hospitality giant Accor said its hotels in Greece had performed well in 2023, with strong results across all its brands.

Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover

Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows.

Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates

Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates.

Pieria Hoteliers Team Up with Greeks of Romania to Promote Destination

Τhe Pieria Hoteliers Association signed a MoU with the Union of Romanian Greeks to further promote the destination of Pieria and strengthen ties with the diaspora.

BoG: 32.7 Million Travelers Chose Greece in 2023

Greek tourism reached new heights in 2023, welcoming 32.7 million travelers from across the globe.

Greek Tourism Professionals Discuss Labor Issues With Minister

Digital work card and staff shortages top the agenda of talks between Greek tourism stakeholders and the labor minister.

Romanians Place Greece and Halkidiki High on Favorite Destination Lists

All the more Romanians are picking Greece for their holidays and Halkidiki as their favorite destination.

Sustainability Crucial to the Growth of Greece’s Blue Economy

Greece is moving ahead with sustainable actions that will boost the ‘Blue Economy’ and protect marine ecosystems.

Greece – Ukraine Strengthen Ties in Tourism and Transport

Greece and Ukraine aim to strengthen ties in tourism and transport including exploring the possibility of launching a pilot train connection between Ukraine and the port of Alexandroupolis.

Greece’s Luxury Travel Segment Gaining Momentum

The luxury travel segment in Greece is set to reach a value of 2.7 billion dollars by 2030, attracting more high net-worth individuals in the coming years.

Ministry Aiming to Make Greece ‘Top of Mind’ Destination for US Tourists

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Greece as a ‘top of mind’ destination among North American tourists.