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German, UK, US Tourists Drove November Arrivals to Greece Upward

Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US drove November 2023 arrivals to Greece up by 27.5%, boosting travel receipts by 18.9%.

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.

HRADF Announces Highest Bidder for Sani Kassandra Property in Halkidiki

Sani Development and Tourism Company SA was announced the highest bidder for the development of the Sani-Kassandra property in the Halkidiki peninsula.

Greece’s 11-month Tourism Revenues Break Record in 2023

Tourism revenues generated from January to November 2023 by some 32 million travelers to Greece broke pre-Covid 2019 records.

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.

Off-season Tourists Boost Greek Hotel, Restaurant Turnover in November

Off-season tourists boosted turnover for restaurants and hotels operating in Greece in November 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Hellenic Seaplanes: First Test Run to Greek Port of Lavrio

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

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.

Report: A Greek Island Tops List of Best City Destinations for Solo Travelers

Rhodes in Greece was voted as the best city destination for solo travelers this year, according to a recent report released by Wizz 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 .

South Aegean and Ionian Islands Best Greek Tourism Performers in 2022

The South Aegean and the Ionian islands were the best performing tourism regions in Greece in 2022.

EASA Proposes First EU-wide Regulation on Ground Handling

EASA is aiming nto increase the safety, cybersecurity and consistency of all the actions that happen on the ground before and after a flight at EU airports.

Greece’s Iconic Shipwreck on Zakynthos in Danger of Disappearing Due to Neglect

One of Greece’s most iconic attractions, the shipwreck on Navagio Beach on Zakynthos, is at risk, facing decay due extreme weather.

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.

ITB Berlin Convention 2024 to Focus on AI, Chatbots and Machine Learning

Numerous experts will be looking at artificial intelligence, chatbots and machine learning, at the ITB Berlin Convention 2024 in Germany this March.

Luxury Property Market in Greece Gaining Momentum in 2024

The Greek luxury property market is gaining significant ground and set to attract investors and ultra high net worth individuals in 2024.

Greece Inaugurates New Office of National Tourism Board in Istanbul

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated a new office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Istanbul.