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Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023, Highlights Importance of Green Investments

On World Tourism Day 2023, Greek tourism figures underline the need for green investments to build a sector that delivers for people and planet.

First ‘MICHELIN Guide Athens’ Launches, Boosts City’s Status as Culinary Destination

The first MICHELIN Guide Athens edition includes a city-wide selection of restaurants in the Greek capital that offer unique experiences.

Greece’s Hotel Sector Reacts Strongly to Stayover Tax Upcoming Increase

The Greek government’s intention to increase the “stayover tax” has sparked reactions from hoteliers.

Airlines and Tour Operators Boosting Greece Programs for 2024

Airlines and tour operators are already adding seats, routes and new destinations in Greece to their travel programs for 2024.

Athens Airport Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Connected Megahubs

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among Europe’s 10 Airport Megahubs, according to OAG.

EU to Delay Launch of ETIAS Border Entry System Again

The European Commission is set to push back the implementation ETIAS, a new EU-wide border entry system.

Olympia Forum IV Explores Sustainable Tourism Benefits for Greece

This year’s Olympia Forum IV focused on the benefits of sustainable tourism policies and development on local communities.

Greece a Big Winner at News UK Travel Awards 2023

Readers of The Sun gave Greece the title of “Best Holiday Destination in the World” at the News UK Travel Awards 2023.

EasyJet Launches New Route and Package Holidays to Skiathos

EasyJet and easyJet holidays will launch flights and holidays to Skiathos from London Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester for next summer.

Brown Hotels Strengthens Team in Greece with Two Senior Appointments

Brown Hotels Collection has appointed Spyros Ioannou as Country COO and Alexandros Papageorgiou as Finance Director in Greece.

Air France-KLM Group to Place Order for 50 Airbus A350 Wide-body Aircraft

The Air France-KLM Group plans to place an order for 50 Airbus A350 family aircraft to accelerate the renewal of its long-haul fleet.

Greek PM: Climate Change a Chance to Expand Tourism Season

Climate change is an opportunity for Greece to expand its tourism season, the Greek PM told Bloomberg TV.

Greece to Showcase Sustainability at WTM London 2023 Expo

Greece will showcase its ambitious sustainability plans for tourism during this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London expo.

Piraeus Port Upgrade and Expansion Works to Resume

Greece’s Environment Ministry approved environmental terms for improvements at Piraeus Port.

European Commission Blocks Booking’s Acquisition of Etraveli Group

The EU has blocked a Booking-Etraveli merger deal, citing that it would allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position on the market for hotel OTAs.

TUI Extends its Travel Season in Greece to November

Travel operator TUI will extend its travel packages for Greece into November thanks to the mild weather and strong demand.

Thessaly: New Diachronic Museum Planned for Trikala

The former Support Brigade building in Trikala, Thessaly, will be converted into the area’s new diachronic museum.

ITA Airways Updates Greek Partners at Athens Event

ITA Airways recently informed its local business and trade partners in Greece on the latest news regarding its route network.

Marketing Greece and Ikos Resorts Join Forces for Corfu’s Tourism

Visitors to Corfu can get a better understanding of the island through new audio content released by Marketing Greece and Ikos Resorts.

Qatar Airways Receives Best Business Class by Business Traveller, Wins Three More Awards

Qatar Airways once again was recognised for its excellence on a global scale and triumphed in four categories at this year’s Business Traveller Awards.