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Airbnb Says Millennials Driving Spring Travel Demand in Greece

Millennials in Greece are driving travel demand this spring seeking lesser-known destinations and adventure escapes.

Greece Plans to Launch Tenders for 22 Regional Airports in Q2 2024

Greek authorities plan to launch a new round of privatizations of 22 smaller regional airports in the summer of 2024.

Greece to Showcase its Very Best in Tourism at WTM London 2023

Greek tourism professionals and officials prepare to present the best of Greece in London during this year’s World Travel Market.

Tender Process for 22 Regional Airports in Greece to Launch in Q1 2024

Greece is scheduled to announce a new round of privatizations for 22 smaller regional airports in the first quarter of 2024.

Demand for Airbnbs in Athens Spurs New Listings

Airbnb demand spurred an increase in September listings in Athens by as much as 40% in some neighborhoods.

Greece Allocates Funds to Upgrade Museum Experience

Greece will allocate 29.5 million euros to actions aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at Greek museums, sites and monuments.

Greece: Over 9.3 Million Overnights at Airbnbs in January-June

More than 9.3 million people visiting Greece in the first half of the year stayed overnight at Airbnb-style rentals.

Visa Sets Up Automatic Ticket Machines at Main Tourist Sites in Greece

Visa has installed automated ticket points at the Acropolis, Ancient Olympia, Epidaurus and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi.

ELSTAT: 4.8 Million Greeks Made At Least One Trip in 2022

Almost 5 million Greeks made at least one trip in 2022 boosting total trips for the year by 30.2% to 8.3 million.

Greece Funds Bus, Ferry Services to Ensure Affordable Transport

The Greek Transport Ministry released 18.3 million euros to bus and ferry services providers to ensure affordable transport.

Greek Island Entrepreneurs Calling for Support, Incentives

The Greek government is looking into ways to encourage and support entrepreneurship on the Greek islands.

Athens a City Break ‘Bargain’ in Europe for UK Travelers

Athens is among the 10 best value cities for travel this year, found the UK’s annual Post Office City Costs Barometer.

Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.

April Tourism Kicks Off for Rhodes With Full Flights

The tourism season on the Greek island of Rhodes has begun with a boom.

Transport Subsidies to Be Distributed to Greek Islanders, Businesses

The Greek government will release 40 million euros to eligible Greek island residents and businesses for fuel and transport costs.

ITB Berlin: Prebookings from Germany to Halkidiki Up by 19% Over 2019

Prebookings for Halkidiki by German travelers are up 19% compared to pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to feedback collected by the destination’s tourism organization at this year’s ITB Berlin expo.

GNTO Joins Tourism Partnership for Chania, Crete

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

Taxes and Energy Costs Taking Toll on Greek Tourism and F&B Businesses

Greek hospitality and F&B businesses warn that taxes and rising energy costs are a threat to their viability.

Athens Carnival Kicks Off on February 16 with Free Events

Starting on February 16 and for twelve days, Athens will be holding its carnival celebrations with dozens of free events.

Study: Attica Region Accounts for Largest Share of Airbnb Activity in Greece

The Attica region accounts for the largest share of short-term rental activity in Greece, according to a study by KEPE.