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Tourism Boosts Greece’s Economic Growth in Q3, Says NBG

Data on Greece's GDP in the third quarter of 2019 shows that the country's economic activity grew stronger than initially expected, mainly due to tourism.

Greek Airports Set New 11-month Record in Passenger Traffic

Greek airports recorded a new record in passenger traffic during the first 11 months of 2019, with the number of passengers almost reaching 63 million.

Athens Airport Among EU’s Busiest in 2018

Athens International Airport (AIA) is ranked among the busiest airports in Europe in terms of total passengers carried in 2018, according to Eurostat.

Thirteen Greeks Among Most Influential in Shipping for 2019 – Lloyd’s List

Lloyd's List has included 13 Greeks among the 100 most influential people in the shipping industry for 2019.

Turnover Up for Greek Travel Agencies in Q3

An increase of 13.5 percent was recorded in the turnover of Greek travel agencies in the third quarter of 2019 compared to 2018, according to ELSTAT.

Greece Among 5 Most Popular European Destinations for Chinese Travelers, Says Report

Greece is on the Top 5 list of the most popular tourism destinations of Chinese travelers for 2019, according to a report by ETC and Trip.com.

Travelport Unveils the Trends that will Shape Travel Experiences in 2020

Travelport's 2020 Trends report reveals the major forces that will become the technology enablers of travel over the next decade.

WWF Calls for Action to Safeguard the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Sea still needs protection, says WWF, calling on leaders and policymakers to take action and set achievable goals.

INSETE: Greece’s Airbnb-frenzy Needs Regulating

Greece’s short-term rentals may have saved many struggling Greeks during the economic crisis years, but the practice needs immediate regulation, says INSETE.

Greece’s Q3 Turnover Index in Accommodation & Food Service Rising

Greece’s year-on-year turnover index in accommodation and food service in the third quarter of 2019 increased by 6.1% against the same period in 2018.

Greek Short-term Rentals via Airbnb, HomeAway Generate €1.5bn in a Year

Short-term rentals for hospitality purposes generated €1.15 billion in revenues in Greece over the June 2018-May 2019 period according to INSETE

Greek Tourism Minister Sees Positive Signs for 2020

Looking ahead to the new year, Greece's tourism minister, Harry Theoharis, said he expects to see positive signs for the country's tourism sector.

Athens Gains Ground, Moves Up to 43rd Spot on Euromonitor Cities Report

Athens, Greece, ranks 43rd among the top 100 most visited city destinations, according to Euromonitor.

ITB-IPK: Greece Among ‘Outperforming Destinations’ So Far in 2019

Greece is among the top five “outperforming destinations” in the first eight months of 2019, according to ITB Berlin and IPK International.

Climate Change Should Be No. 1 Priority, Say EU Citizens

Combating climate change should be the European Parliament’s top priority, a new Eurobarometer survey reveals, highlighting youth-led climate protests as great influencers.

Nelios Sees Increase of Online Hotel Bookings in Greece

Online hotel bookings in Greece increased by 12.6 percent during the first nine months of 2019, compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Nelios.

More Israeli Travelers Seeking Greek Hotel Services in October

All the more Israeli travelers are booking hotels in Greece, making Israel one of Greece’s top five booking markets for the first time.

Greece Returns to List of ‘Marketable Risk’ Countries on Jan. 1

Greece will return on January 1, 2020, to the list of “marketable risk” countries for short-term export credit insurance.

Greece Still Needs to Implement Reforms to Stimulate Productivity

Despite measures to drive Greece's economic growth, the government must find ways to increase productivity and advance employee training.

ABTA: Consumers Still Set on Spending for Holidays Despite Instability, Brexit

Consumers are still set on spending their savings on travel despite political instability and Brexit, according to the Travel Trends Report 2020 released by ABTA.