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Foreign Airlines to Resume Flights to Israel Amid Conflict

Foreign carriers are beginning to resume operations to Tel Aviv amid Israel's war with Palestinian group Hamas.

Athens Airport Stock Market Listing in the Pipeline

Draft legislation tabled in Greek parliament paves the way for the listing of Athens International Airport on the Greek stock exchange.

ECTAA Names Bulgaria as ‘Preferred Destination’ of Europe’s Travel Agents for 2024

Bulgaria becomes the “Preferred Destination” of European travel agents and tour operators for 2024.

Greece Among World’s Best Places to Retire in 2024

Greece ranks 7th among the Top 10 best places in the world to retire in 2024, according to the Global Retirement Index released by International Living.

Greece Revamps Subsidized Vacation Program ‘Tourism for All’

Greece has updated its ‘Tourism for All 2024’ program offering subsidized holidays to lower-income Greeks and their families.

SETAK: New Association of Greek High-Speed Ferries, Cruise Ship Owners Formed

The heads of Seajets, Alpha Lines and Golden Star Ferries have formed a new association for owners of high-speed coastal shipping vessels.

Europe’s Boeing 737 MAX-9 Aircraft are Safe, Says EASA After Alaska Airlines Incident

After the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 incident, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said operators in Europe remain unaffected.

Greece Presents the World with the Restored ‘Parthenon of Macedonia’

After 16 years of restoration work, the palace of King Phillip II in Aigai, Macedonia, Greece, opened its doors to the public.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, University of Aegean Partner to Build Skilled Workforce

Aiming to develop the skills of Thessaloniki's tourism professionals, the Greek city's tourism organization has partnered with the University of the Aegean.

Airlines Increase Available Seats, Boost Flights to Greece for 2024

Aiming to meet the growing traveler demand for Greece in 2024, airlines are increasing available seats.

Greece the World’s Most Googled Country for Travel in 2023

Greece topped the Top 10 most Googled countries in the world to travel to in 2023, with Rhodes among the most Googled travel islands.

Crete in ABTA’s ‘Destinations to Watch in 2024’ Report

Crete is included in ABTA’s “Destinations to Watch in 2024” report, which is intended to inspire holidaymakers and help inform their decision making.

Piraeus Port Welcomes Over 1.5 Million Cruise Passengers in 2023

Piraeus Port in Greece achieved a historical record in 2023 by welcoming some 1.5 million cruise passengers in total, compared to 880,000 in 2022.

Travelers Award Epirus Hotels Highest Satisfaction Score in November

The Region of Epirus received the highest hotel satisfaction scores in November for mainland Greece.

New Athens Mayor Doukas Announces City Priority Projects

New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas announces priority projects for the Greek capital, including the addition of 1,000 new trees by spring.

IATA: oneworld’s Member Airlines to Calculate Emissions with ‘CO2 Connect’ Tool

Thirteen oneworld member airlines will contribute operational data to IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator, hence improving the quality and accuracy of the tool.

Greece to Tap into TikTok to Reach New Tourist Markets

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be tapping into TikTok and new media to promote Greece to new markets.

Airbnb: Greece a Trending International Destination for Irish Vacationers

Greece is a trending international destination for Irish travelers this year, according to Airbnb’s 2024 travel predictions.

Athens Airport Soars to New Heights with 28 Million Passengers in 2023

Athens Airport in 2023 reached a record high with passenger traffic over 28 million, surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels by some 10%.

Maritime Spatial Planning: European Commission Refers Greece to EU Court of Justice

The European Commission has referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to establish and communicate its maritime spatial plans.