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Athens and China Further Develop Relations in Tourism and Culture

Athens and China will be working together to promote and enhance ties through joint initiatives in culture, tourism, and film.

Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands

Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO.

‘Sympossio’ Roadshow Event Promotes Greek Gastronomy for 14th Year

Leading tour operators in the UK, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland and Italy sampled Greek local products at the Sympossio 2024 event by Aldemar Resorts.

Greece Aiming to Extend Cruise Tourism to Other Destinations

An increasing demand for cruise tourism to Greece is creating the need for regulation and strategy to ensure the protection of destinations.

GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism

The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential.

UN, EU Agencies Team Up to Drive Rural Development Through Tourism

​​​UN Tourism has partnered with the European Committee of the Regions for a study that offers a comprehensive understanding of rural tourism and its impact on European regions.

Santorini’s ‘Santo Collection’ Welcomes New Luxury Hotel & Villas, Offers Over 30 Experiences to Guests

The Santo Collection Resorts & Villas welcomes two new members - Santo Mine and The Villas - and is ready to offer guests a combination of more than 30 unique experiences and top-notch services.

AEGEAN Invests in Upgraded Aircraft to Serve Non-EU Markets

Aiming to reach further and best serve non-EU markets, either in the Gulf area, Africa or in regions of Asia, AEGEAN is investing in new aircraft with extended range capabilities and upgraded cabin.

Costa Navarino Celebrates Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Enhances Sports Offering

Costa Navarino celebrates the Olympic Games 2024 with landmark events and enhances its sports offering, with a new summer camp.

CBRE: Greece Among Top 5 Countries in Europe Attracting Hotel Investment Interest

Greece and Athens are winning over investors interested in the hotel sector thanks to robust tourism figures.

Greece Announces €2bn Decarbonization Fund for the Greek Islands

Greece expanded its commitments to a bluer economy announcing the creation of a 2-billion-euro Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands.

Paris 2024 Olympic Flame Lit at Ancient Olympia, Countdown to Games Begins

The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics began on April 16 from Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Greece and China Explore Cooperation in Medical Tourism Field

Greece can be an attractive destination for people traveling for health reasons, according to Elitour President George Patoulis.

GNTO – ACG Team Up to Study Greece’s Tourism and Branding History

The GNTO and the American College of Greece will be working together to record and study the country’s tourism and branding history.

SKY express Expands Routes, Flies to More International Destinations this Summer

Following robust growth in the first quarter of the year, SKY express has expanded its routes, further developed its summer flight schedule and increased its available seats.

Air France and KLM Inaugurate New Air&Rail Terminal in Brussels Midi Station

Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines inaugurated their fully refurbished Air&Rail Terminal at Brussels-Midi/Zuid train station in the Belgian capital. 

European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 Competition Now Open for Applications

The European Commission is inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices.

Investors Poured €2.05bn into New Hotels in Greece Last Year

More than 2.05 billion euros went into the construction of new hotels in Greece last year, and mainly of 4- and 5-star units.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

Athens: Revamp Planned for National Garden, Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy  

A total of 101 million euros in funding has been secured for 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital.