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Study: Leisure Travelers Now Booking Trips Earlier, Spending More

Spending more, booking earlier and lost luggage are some of the insights provided in a recent survey about 2024 travel planning by Sabre.

Rents and Property Prices in Wider Athens Rise in Q4 2023

Rents and property prices in the wider Athens area increased in the fourth quarter of 2023.

European Travel Commission to Hold Annual Meeting in Athens

The European Travel Commission’s research and marketing directors of national tourism organizations in Europe will gather in Athens, Greece, in February.

Hoteliers Say Thessaloniki Needs Comprehensive Tourism Strategy  

Thessaloniki hoteliers say a carefully designed tourism strategy is necessary for the further tourism development of the Greek northern city.

Thessaly Aiming to Keep Pelion Ski Center Open All Year Round

The Region of Thessaly is looking to keep the Pelion Ski Center open all year round with off-season activities in an aim to boost tourism.

Study: Travel Destinations Most Googled by Greeks in 2023  

Rome, London and Paris are the top 3 destinations that Greek travelers searched for most online in 2023, according to data released by Tourix.

Int’l Traffic Through Greece’s Regional Airports Hits New High in 2023

International passenger traffic through the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece hit a new high in 2023 marking a 14.14% rise over pre-Covid 2019.

Greece Leading the Way in Yacht Charter Availability

Greece is a leading country in terms of yacht charter availability, according to a report released by yachting experts Riginos.

Greece and Tourism Body GNTO Shine at Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Norway

Greece and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once again won “best” titles at the Grand Travel Awards in Norway.

Music Tourism Expected to Drive European Traveler Demand in 2024

Many people are looking to combine music and travel this year, according to research on travel trends for 2024 released by Amadeus.

Greece Boosts Presence in Dutch Market as Travel Demand Rises

Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria and the Region of Central Macedonia teamed up to promote their tourism offerings at Vakantiebeurs 2024.

Athens Airport to Welcome New Airlines, Serve New Destinations This Year

Athens International Airport welcomes new airlines to its roster serving more destinations worldwide.

AMG: Greece Among Most in-demand Destinations for 2024

Greece is one of the most-in-demand destinations for travelers this year topping the list of the Top 5 places people want to visit.

IATA: Key Risks for Air Transport Industry in 2024

Looking ahead to 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) lists the key risks to air transportation.

Greece Heightens Drive to Retrieve Stolen Items Including Parthenon Marbles

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

WTTC: France Remains Most Popular Destination for International Visitors

France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

Eurostat: Airbnb Demand in Greece Soars in Q3 2023

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece climbed in the third quarter of 2023 with over 22.6 million overnight stays reported.

Crete, Rhodes, Kos Top TUI Customer Picks for Greek Summer 2024

Crete, Rhodes, and Kos are the favorite destinations in Greece this summer for TUI customers.

Survey: Greek Islands Favored for 2024 European Travel

The Greek islands are among the top destinations for 2024, according to new travel trend research released by Aer Lingus, Ireland's flag carrier.

Athens on Fodor’s ‘No’ List in 2024 Due to Overtourism

Although Athens has been ranked as one of the world’s top 50 cities in 2024, travel guide Fodor’s has included it in its list of places to avoid this year.