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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.

Rhodes Hotel Association Announces New Board of Directors, Priorities for Tourism

The Rhodes Hotel Association plans to boost the island’s presence at tourism exhibitions and focus on specific markets to extend the season.

Greek Airports See All-time Record in Passenger Traffic and Flights

Passenger traffic at all Greek airports during the first 11 months of the year recorded an all-time record, with an increase of 9.6% compared to 2022.

Greece’s New Tourism Land Use Bill Sets Terms for Airbnbs and Uninhabited Islands

A new spatial planning bill in Greece sets limits to Airbnb-style operations.

Hard Rock’s First Hotel Casino in Greece Expected to Open in 3 Years

The “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens” has officially entered its construction phase.

Greece Aiming to Develop Cycling Tourism and Railbiking

Greece is exploring ways to develop cycling tourism and promote a new trend in Greece called railbiking.

New Report Sees ‘Significant’ Rise in Female Employment in Tourism

A new report reveals that the travel and tourism sector is delivering employment opportunities to women and young people.

Santorini Hoteliers Association Announces New Board of Directors

Greek hotelier Antonis Pagonis has been appointed president of the Santorini Hoteliers Association.

The Economist Names Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023

British weekly The Economist has named Greece ‘Country of the Year’ for 2023 for its resilience.

INSETE: 5 Greek Regions Account for 90% of Country’s Tourism Revenues

Greece’s tourism revenues reached 24 billion euros in 2022 contributing 11.5% directly to Greece’s GDP.

Minister: New Athens Metro to Save Commuters Time, Ease Traffic

The extension of the Athens metro network is expected to save commuters time, ease traffic and air pollution.

Film Tourism: GNTO and EKOME Boost Cooperation for Greece’s Promotion

The GNTO and EKOME renewed a memorandum of cooperation, aiming for the international promotion of Greece through TV and film productions.

New Tourism Spatial Planning Bill Divides Greece into Zones

A new spatial planning bill in tourism divides the country into five zones based on saturation levels and sets development limits.

Greece Launches ‘Rhodes Pass’ for Free Week-long Holidays

Greece said it would be offering free seven-day holidays for those who were forced to flee Rhodes last summer after the fires.