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Greek Tourism Enterprises Among Top Tax Evaders in 2019

Tourism-related businesses and taxi services were among the top tax evaders in Greece in 2019, according to data published by AADE.

PwC: 2020 a Year of ‘Slowbalisation’ for the Global Economy

PwC predicts that 2020 will be a year of ‘slowbalisation’ for the global economy, with trade tensions expected to create challenges for global supply chains.

BoG: New Actions Needed to Maintain Greek Tourism Dynamic

Greek tourism stakeholders need to take action in order to maintain the positive momentum of the sector, the Bank of Greece said.

Winter Evolving into Popular Tourism Season for the EU

EU countries are seeing a rising demand for their winter tourism products with visitors choosing to stay an additional 18.9 million nights last year, according to Eurostat.

TUI: Greece, Spain and Egypt Top Choices for German Travelers in 2020

Greece, Spain and Egypt are among the favorite holiday destinations of German travelers for 2020, according to TUI.

Greece’s Fraport-run Airports Welcome Over 30 Million Travelers in 2019

Greece’s 14 regional airports currently managed by Fraport Greece welcomed over 30 million travelers in 2019.

Athens Airport Breaks Traffic Record with 25.5m Passengers in 2019

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport reached a new record in 2019, at 25.5 million, up by 6 percent compared to 2018.

GNTO: Greece to Receive More Tourists from Norway in 2020

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is expecting a rise in tourist arrivals from Norway to Greece in 2020.

Greece’s October 2019 Unemployment Rate Drops

Greece’s jobless rate continued to drop in October 2019 to 16.6 percent from 16.8 percent the previous month.

Cruise Ship and Passenger Arrivals to Greece Rise in 2019

Cruise passenger traffic to Greece improved in 2019 against 2018, increasing by 15.64%, according to data by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Greek Passport Ranked 8th Most Powerful in the World

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world, ranking eighth in the 2020 Henley Passport Index.

ASN: 2019 One of the Safest Years Ever for Commercial Aviation

Τhe year 2019 was one of the safest ever for commercial aviation, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).

Greece Among Safest Places to Travel in 2020, Says Survey

Greece is included on the list of the Top 10 Safest Places to Travel in 2020, which was recently released by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection.

Greek Hoteliers Set Sights on Epiphany Weekend Arrivals

Greece’s hoteliers are betting on arrivals for the three-day Epiphany holiday to increase occupancy levels and boost revenues.

Tourism to Britain Sees Upward Trend Despite Brexit

Tourism to the UK has been on an upward trend over the last year with forecasts for a 6.6 percent rise in spending by tourists despite Brexit.

Greece in Top 5 Mediterranean Tourism Destinations

Greece ranks fourth in terms of its share in the Mediterranean tourism market, according to an analysis by the Bank of Greece.

Athens and Thessaloniki Airports Welcome Most of Greece’s November Arrivals

The airports of Athens and Thessaloniki welcomed the majority of Greece's international air arrivals in November 2019.

Greece’s Travel Receipts in Jan-Oct 2019 Exceed Total 2018 Revenues

Travel receipts in Greece during the first ten months of 2019 exceeded the total amount of the country's revenues in 2018, according to INSETE.

STR Study: Greece Debt Crisis Impact on Hospitality

The hospitality sector in Greece managed to withstand during the economic crisis that gripped the country in 2009, according to a study by STR.

Greek Tourism Companies Make it into 500 Most Profitable Businesses List

Fifty-three Greek companies active in tourism have made it into Greece's list of the 500 most profitable businesses for 2018.