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Thessaloniki Hotels Win Over Customers for Service and Price

Thessaloniki hotels outdid those in Athens in November in terms of value for money and customer satisfaction.

Greece Sets Up Online Boat and Yacht Charter System

Greece has opened a new charter permission system for international recreational boats and vessels.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

World’s Safest Airlines 2024 List Released by AirlineRatings

Safety and product rating website AirlineRatings has named Air New Zealand as its safest airline for 2024.

Thessaloniki Among 20 Top LGBTQ-Friendly Destinations for Travel in 2024

The Greek city of Thessaloniki is included among the 20 top LGBTQ-friendly destinations that queer travelers should have on their radar in 2024.

ELIME: Hellenic Ports Association Announces New Board of Directors

Athanasios Liagkos, the executive chairman of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, has been elected president of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) for a two-year mandate.

EU: Bulgaria and Romania to Join Schengen Area Starting with Air and Sea Borders

Bulgaria and Romania are to join the Schengen area, starting with lifting controls at air and sea borders as of March 2024.

Greece Welcomes 33.4 Million Travelers in January-November 2023

International arrivals to Greece reached 33.4 million in the January-November period, contributing to the country’s complete post-Covid recovery.

Greece’s Investor Visa Scheme Brings in €1.5b in Revenues in 2023

The number of applications for Greece’s residence by investment program increased by 117% in the first 11 months of 2023.

Short-term Rentals to Pay New Tax to Municipalities from 2024

Short-term rental properties in Greece are now obliged to pay a stayover duty in favor of municipalities.

ECTAA – Greece Mark Fruitful Collaboration Towards ‘Greener’ Tourism

European travel agents and tour operators celebrate a fruitful cooperation with the Greek tourism board in 2023.

Survey: Dutch Travelers Have Crete at Top of 2024 Bucket List

The island of Crete was chosen by Dutch travelers as their favorite destination in Greece to travel in 2024, according to a recent online survey.

Report: Travelers to Take Fewer but Longer Trips in 2024

The first travel trend in a outlook report of ForwardKeys sees travelers opting for fewer but longer trips in 2024.

Greece’s 10-month Tourism Revenues Break Pre-Covid 2019 Record

Ten-month tourism revenues in Greece have already soared past total 2019 levels, paving the way for a new record year.

Alpha Bank: Tourism Key Driver of Greece’s Economic Recovery in 2023

Tourism played a decisive role in Greece’s post-Covid recovery and is set to support growth in the coming years, found a report.

Greece Sees Airbnb Demand Drop in Q1 2024 Despite Strong Autumn

Demand for short-term rentals in Greece in the first quarter of the new year is down despite a boom in October and November.

Greece Gets Third EU Recovery and Resilience Facility Payment: €3.6bn

The European Commission paid Greece the third payment, which amounts to 3.64 billion euros, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

Tourism Studies Upgrade Next on Greek Gov’t Agenda

Greece’s tourism and education ministers agreed to draw up a plan for the upgrade of tourism studies and training programs.

ECTAA: Greek Tourism Achieves Record-breaking Year, Focusing on Sustainable Growth

Greece's tourism sector marks an extraordinary milestone in 2023, demonstrating a robust resurgence to pre-pandemic levels, according to Europe’s travel agents.

LTI: Two Hotels in Greece Among World’s Best Luxury Arrivals in 2023

Two hotels in Greece, the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino and The Dolli, are among the 15 global arrivals that Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI) rates as this year’s best.