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Greeks ‘Escaping’ Abroad and to the Islands for 3-Day Weekend Holidays

Passenger traffic at Greece’s airports is expected to soar for the Clean Monday and Greek Independence Day holidays.

UN Tourism: Traditional Visa Requirements Decline Making Global Travel Easier

More countries are easing visa requirements making global travel easier, found a UN Tourism visa openness study.

ACI Europe: Airport Traffic in Greece in Upward Trend in January

Airport traffic in Greece continued its upward trend in January marking a 12.4% rise over pre-pandemic 2019.

Greek Citizens Among the Least Affected by Visa Restrictions in 2023

Greece ranked 18th among 30 countries whose citizens were affected the least by visa restrictions in 2023, according to a UN Tourism report.

Athens Ranks 50th Best City in Europe Among 180 Destinations

Athens places 50th best city in Europe and is praised for its ambitious city-building in the 2024 Europe’s Best Cities Report.

Airbnb’s at Greek Carnival Destinations Almost Fully Booked

Short-term rentals in Greece are seeing occupancy rates rise for the three-day Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) weekend marking the end of carnival season.

Accor: Greece in Top 5 Southern Europe Holiday Spots in 2024

Greece is in the Top 5 destinations for Europeans planning their holidays this year with Athens also among the top shoulder season choices.

INSETE: Greece Sees Most Air Arrivals from UK in 2023

The UK moved up the list of top source markets for Greece in 2023 accounting for 5 million arrivals last year.

Athens Airport: High Expectations for 2024 Following Record Year

With passenger traffic and revenues up in 2023, Athens International Airport has high expectations for this year.

Women Are a Driving Force for Travel & Tourism, says Report

To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

ITB Berlin: AEGEAN Welcomes Positive Feedback from Germany for 2024

German travelers’ interest and growing demand for Greece this year comes as positive news to executives of AEGEAN.

ITB Berlin 2024: German Tour Operators See Greece as Top Choice this Year

Tour operators alltours and TUI named Greece as a top choice for German travelers this year during the ITB Berlin 2024 trade show.

Alpha Bank Optimistic About Greek Tourism Despite Challenges

Despite being optimistic about the future of tourism in Greece, Alpha Bank analysts expect climate change to be a new challenge.

IATA: 2024 Off to Strong Start, Passenger Demand Up 16.6% in January

Global passenger demand is indicating a strong start for the year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

WTTC Launches Tool to Guide Businesses Through the ‘Jungle’ of Sustainability

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a roadmap aiming to simplify the journey of the Travel & Tourism sector towards sustainable compliance.

ITB Berlin 2024: Greece in Top 3 Favorite Destinations for German Travelers

Greece ranks third among the Top 10 countries for German travelers based on sales figures, says the DRV.

ITB Berlin 2024: Travel is Booming, Says WTTC CEO

This year is set to be a bumper year for tourism in Europe and the world, according to WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson.

ITB Berlin 2024: Travel Market Set for Growth Again, Say Experts

In 2023, the travel market not only recovered from its slump during the crisis of the Covid pandemic, it even surpassed 2019 levels, according to experts at ITB Berlin 2024.

Greece Tops Global 2024 List for its Golden Visa Program

Greece’s popular golden visa scheme is among the world’s Top 3 most attractive investment migration programs for 2024.