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Greek Transport Ministry Gives Tips for Safe Winter Driving

The Greek Transport Ministry has released a video with road safety advice and tips for driving in bad weather.

WTTC Urges Travel & Tourism Businesses to Embrace AI

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is set to revolutionise the tourism sector, says the latest WTTC report.

Greece’s Hoteliers Call for Improved Border Point Services

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to take actions that will facilitate road tourism ahead of the peak summer season.

Greek Tourism Ministry Announces ‘Fast Learning’ Program for Tourist Guides

A new “fast learning” program that will provide certification for tourist guides will begin on Crete in March, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

ACI Europe Prioritizes Airport Assistance of People with Non-visible Disabilities

ACI Europe released the first-ever tool for airports on how to assist passengers with non-visible disabilities.

New EASA Scheme to Inform Flyers of Environmental Impact of Their Flight

Starting in 2025, travelers booking flights online will have access to environmental impact data.

The Met Showcases 161 Ancient Greek Cycladic Artworks

The Met inaugurated an exhibition featuring 161 ancient Greek artefacts from the Leonard N Stern Collection on loan from Greece.

HYMC: Greek Captains Launch Club to Boost Prospects of Professional Yachting

A small group of Greece's industry leading superyacht captains have joined forces to create the Hellenic Yacht Masters Club (HYMC) to advance the prospects of the country's yachting industry.

CLIA Announces Royal Caribbean’s Jason Liberty as New Chairman

Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

UNWTO Rebrands to ‘UN Tourism’, Marks New Era for Global Sector

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has entered a new era with a new name and brand: “UN Tourism”.

ACI Europe Launches Manifesto Aimed at Sustainable and Competitive Air Transport

ACI Europe presented a manifesto for EU transport policy aimed at enabling the decarbonization of aviation and keeping the sector competitive.

Thessaloniki’s ‘Vibing’ Tourism Campaign Breaks Numbers on Social Media

The latest digital media campaign of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization racked up thousands of views on social media.

Logo Presented for ‘2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism’

An open invitation has launched for proposals concerning the organization of events for the “2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism”.

Greece Welcomes Three Ancient Artefacts from Atlanta’s Michael C. Carlos Museum

Greece is welcoming the return of three ancient Greek artefacts from Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum collection.

Greece Strengthens Tourism Ties with Switzerland and Albania

Enhancing tourism ties topped the agenda of meetings between Greece's tourism minister and the ambassadors of Switzerland and Albania.

IATA and ICAO Extend Cooperation for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended cooperation on implementing global standards for dangerous goods shipments by air.

WTTC and Biosphere Join Forces to Promote Sustainability Criteria in Hotel Industry

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere have partnered to support common core principles in hotel sustainability, driving accommodation towards sustainable alignment.

UNWTO: World’s Most Visited Region Europe Recoups 94% of 2019 Tourism Levels

Europe, the world's most visited region, reached 94% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels in 2023 and is on track to full recovery in 2024.

EU Breaks New Record with 2.9bn Overnight Stays in 2023

Greece was among the best performing EU destinations that surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 overnight stay levels in 2023 .

Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium to Welcome Paris 2024 Olympic Flame on April 26

The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will arrive at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, on April 26, after beginning its journey from Olympia.