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Greece to Subsidize Holidays for 107,204 People This Year

A total of 107,204 people will be going on holiday this year subsidized by the Greek state with up to 400 euros as part of the "Tourism for All" program.

New Hotel Star Rating System Unveiled in Europe

A revised set of criteria for the star classification of hotels in Europe is scheduled to take effect in January 2025.

Bournemouth Airport: Rhodes Among Top 5 Performing Destinations for Summer 2025 Travel

The Greek island of Rhodes is among Jet2's top five performing destinations from Bournemouth Airport for travel in summer 2025.

Greek Tourism Minister and Ambassador for Singapore Talk Investments

Greece's attractiveness as an ideal destination for high-quality investments in the hotel sector was on the agenda of a meeting between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Ambassador for Singapore Simon Tay.

Special Easter Menu, Gifts at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens

The Hotel Grande Bretagne is preparing to offer Easter experiences to its guests, visitors and residents of Athens.

Κ. Μπαντουβάς Α.Ε: Περιβαλλοντική δράση στο Πάρκο Καλλισθενικής στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης

Ο όμιλος εταιριών Κ. Μπαντουβάς Α.Ε. γιόρτασε την ετήσια περιβαλλοντική δράση του στο Πάρκο Καλλισθενικής Ζαχαρίας Κ. Μπαντουβάς στο Ηράκλειο, Κρήτης.

Greece Sees Q1 Int’l Arrivals Rise 18.7% to 1.6 Million

International arrivals to Greece rose by 18.7% in the first three months of the year reflecting a growing demand and extended season.

Study: Tourists Turning to Wellness Travel After Covid  

After the Covid-19 pandemic, all the more travelers are interested in nature, outdoors and sports tourism products, according to data by Mabrian.

HOTREC: Hospitality Representatives Agree on Policy Priorities Ahead of European Elections

Europe's hospitality representatives are concerned about acute labor and skills shortages, uncertain digital rules and a changing political climate.

Air Travel Capacity Hits a High as Greek Easter Holiday Rush Begins

Air ticket bookings show a strong demand by Greeks for domestic and international travel for Orthodox Easter and May Day.

GNTO: Trips by Cypriots to Greece Up by 9% in January-March

The number of trips from Cyprus to Greece in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9%, compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

Mideast Travel Promotes Greece at Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt

Mideast Travel introduced the "captivating charm" and rich cultural heritage of Greece during the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt.

Acropolis Museum Exhibition: The Parthenon and Byron

On the occasion of 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, the Acropolis Museum honors his memory with a symbolic exhibition.

Passenger Traffic Up 14.4% at Greece’s Airports in First Quarter

Passenger traffic at all 39 airports in Greece during January-March increased by 14.4% compared to the same period last year.

Greece to Pour €3b into Repair and Upgrade Works in Flood-hit Thessaly

Greece will be channeling 3 billion euros into reconstruction and upgrade works in the Region of Thessaly, which was hit by destructive floods last fall.

Airbnbs in Greece Fail to Win Over Travelers During Catholic Easter

Demand for Airbnb-style accommodation in Greece for Catholic Easter in March was down compared to other European countries found a study.

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.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Focus on Destination Management, Become DMO

As part of efforts to expand its scope and attract funds, Thessaloniki’s tourism organization will operate as a DMO (destination management organization).

CruisePlan: New Sales Platform for Cruises Introduced to Greek Travel Agents

CruisePlan, a new sales platform for cruises created exclusively for travel agencies, has been launched by PameKrouaziera.gr.

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.