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Greece Among ‘Most Excellent’ Places to Travel Worldwide, Says TripAdvisor

Greece is among the “Most Excellent" global tourism destinations that have the highest percentage of TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipients.

Greece Presents Ambitious Post-bailout Tourism Plan

A development plan drawn up by the Greek government, concerning the next steps for when Greece exits its bailout program, includes tourism among top priorities.

Greek Airports See 6.4% Rise in Passenger Flow in January-April

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority released data for the first four months of 2018 that shows a continuous upward trend in the passenger flow at Greek airports.

Henley Index: Japan Passport World’s Most Powerful

Japan’s passport is the most powerful with holders enjoying access to the highest number of countries in the world, according to the 2018 Henley Passport Index.

Acropolis in Athens Once Again Applauded by Travelers on TripAdvisor

The Acropolis in Athens is among the top 25 landmarks in the world, ranking 16th on the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards for Landmarks list.

Greece Posts 13.8% Q1 Rise in Tourism Revenue

Revenue from Greek tourism increased by 13.8 percent year-on-year to 557 million euros during the January-March period, according to the Bank of Greece.

Report: Emotional Impact Latest Trend in Luxury Travel

Luxury hospitality is undergoing an evolutionary shift, as travelers are now seeking a transformative soul-enriching experience, according to a report by Horwath HTL and Soul Luxury.

Lira Tumble a Bonus to Turkish Tourism, a Setback for Greece

Tourism flows to Turkey have begun to soar, as authorities expect over 40 million travelers this year, while sector insiders expect this trend to impact Greece as a destination.

Greek Think-tank Calls for ‘Brain Gain’ Strategy

The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) is urging the Greek government to draw up a ‘brain gain’ strategy, in view of the growing potential of the tourism industry.

Thomas Cook: Strong Demand for Greece in Summer 2018

Strong demand for holidays in Greece this year have contributed to a rise in summer 2018 bookings for Thomas Cook.

WWF: Majority of Greek Islanders Open to Renewable Energy Systems

The residents of 15 Greek islands want to revert to renewable energy sources, according to a study carried out by WWF Greece.

Low-cost Carriers Bringing People Closer, Study Says

Τhe services of low-cost carriers are bringing people and regions in Europe closer, according to a report by the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS).

Senior Tourists in Greece Spent €2 Billion in 2016

Senior tourists in 2016 accounted for 6.1 percent of all trips to Greece and some 2 billion euros in tourism-related revenue, according to SETE Intelligence.

Greek Hotels’ Digital Client Roster Getting Bigger in Q1

Online bookings for Greek hotels grew by 57 percent in the first four months of the year, according to data collected by Nelios and Axia Hospitality.

TUI China Invites Greeks to Holiday in Beijing

Tour operator TUI China, an affiliate of leading travel and tourism group TUI, is aiming to attract outbound Greek tourists to China.

Future Shipping Trends Presented at 6th Maritime Conference in Athens

The new reality of unmanned ships was among the future trends in shipping, presented to over 270 executives during the 6th Maritime Trends Conference in Athens.

Greek Tourism Curbs Joblessness in April

Greece’s tourism sector is tackling unemployment head on, creating 100,246 new jobs in April this year, marking a third consecutive month on the positive, according to data from the Ergani system.

TCB: Thessaloniki on a Steady Path in Conference, Meetings Industry

The city of Thessaloniki in Greece is slowly establishing itself as a global destination attracting international meetings and events.

Study: Greek Tourism Generates Rising Revenue

The tourism sector has evolved into a driver of the economy, with Greece receiving 27.2 million tourists in 2017, who generated a total of 14.2 billion euros, according to INSETE's latest report.

Greece and China Aim to Boost Tourism Cooperation

The strengthening of tourism cooperation between Greece and China is a priority in the tourism ministry's strategy, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.