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Greece’s Economy Overtakes EU Average, Says Commissioner Gentiloni

European Commissioner Gentiloni commended Greece for the positive performance of its economy.

European Commission Launches Smart Tourism Competitions for 2025

The European Commission is inviting Tourism destinations across Europe to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism.

Commission Sees Growth for Greece Stable at 2.3% in 2024

The Greek economy will continue to grow at a steady pace in 2024 on the back of a 2.2 percent rise in 2023, said the European Commission.

Korean Air Gets Approval from European Commission on Asiana Merger

The European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air, subject to conditions.

European Travel Commission to Hold Annual Meeting in Athens

The European Travel Commission’s research and marketing directors of national tourism organizations in Europe will gather in Athens, Greece, in February.

Maritime Spatial Planning: European Commission Refers Greece to EU Court of Justice

The European Commission has referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to establish and communicate its maritime spatial plans.

European Commission Names New Schengen Visa Application Platform

The European Commission announced the name of the EU’s new online Schengen visa application platform.

New Commission Rules Aim to Improve Traveler Rights in the EU

The EU aims to revise rules that will strengthen traveler rights and improve the overall travel experience.

Commission Approves Greece’s Revised Recovery Plan

Greece’s revised national recovery plan was approved by the Commission, paving the way for 76 reforms and 103 key investments.

Commission: Greece’s Economy Making Modest Recovery in 2023

The Greek economy is set to make a ‘modest recovery’ in 2023 growing by 2.4 percent, before gradually moderating to 2.3 percent in 2024.

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.

Greek Competition Commission Approves Attica Group-ANEK Lines Merger

The Hellenic Competition Commission gave the green light for the absorption of Cretan coastal shipping company ANEK by Attica Group.

European Commission Presents Guidelines for an EU Tourism Data Space

The EU is aiming to create a tourism data space that enable businesses and public authorities to share data.

European Commission Lists Greece as ‘Moderate Innovator’

Greece is listed as a ‘Moderate Innovator’ on the EU Innovation Scoreboard, released by the European Commission.

European Travel Commission Elects Miguel Sanz as New President

Miguel Sanz has been announced as the new president of the European Travel Commission (ETC) and will prioritize sustainable and inclusive tourism.

Europe Travel Commission Launches Climate Action Plan

The European Travel Commission (ETC) wants ‘impactful initiatives’ from its members after launching its climate action plan.

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Commission: Greece Referred to EU Court for Failure to Meet Single European Railway Area Directive Requirement

The European Commission clarified that Greece had been referred to the European Court of Justice in February for failure to meet its obligations under the Single European Railway Area Directive.

UNWTO and European Commission Share Joint Vision for Tourism’s Future

UNWTO has joined the European Commission in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized tourism sector.