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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.

Ticket Prices to Greek Archaeological Sites and Museums Increase

The cost of tickets to archaeological sites, monuments and museums in Greece increases.

Greek Hoteliers Admit Need to Tap Into New Technologies and AI

Greek hoteliers acknowledge the need to integrate new technologies into their working models in order to remain competitive.

Growthfund: New CEO Appointed at Hellenic Public Properties Company-ETAD

The Hellenic Public Properties Company (ETAD), which deals with the private real estate assets of the Greek State, announced that Iro Hadjigeorgiou is its new Chief Executive Officer.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece Continue to Boost Regional Airport Traffic

Strong international traffic through Greece’s 14 regional airports is expected to continue into the new year.

Greece’s Shipping Ministry Sets Priorities for 2024

The Greek Shipping Ministry is aiming in 2024 to upgrade maritime education, enhance port safety and digitize services.

Greece to Launch New Round of Funding for Tourism Businesses

Greece is expected to announce a new round of funding supporting new very small, small and medium-sized tourism enterprises.

ECTAA: Greece Takes Bold Strides Towards Sustainable Tourism

Greece is ushering in a new era in its tourism strategy, focusing on nature conservation, community respect, and human-centric considerations.

Athens Seeing a Boom in 5-star Hotel Openings

Athens is seeing a boom in 5-star hotel openings with the number now double compared to 2015.

Permit Paves Way for Works to Begin on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens

Construction on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens, one of the largest projects in Greece and Europe, is ready to begin.

IATA Rolls Out Next Generation System to Support Contactless Travel

IATA has rolled out the next generation travel documentation system that supports contactless travel.

Proposals Tabled for the Sustainable Tourism Development of Remote Regions in Greece

Proposals were recently presented focusing on the importance of sustainable tourism development for remote regions in Greece.

Greece Welcomes the Return of 30 Looted Antiquities from New York

Greece welcomed last week the return of 30 looted antiquities after a decision by Manhattan’s district attorney.

Interview – Sabre’s Sean McDonald Talks Travel Trends, the World of NDC and the Greek Market

Sabre’s Sean McDonald speaks about the company’s NDC offering, technology and the Greek market in the world of travel.

Greece Expects Over €20 Billion in 2023 Tourism Revenues

The Greek government is expecting 2023 tourism-related revenues to reach 20 billion euros up from 18.17 billion euros in record-breaking 2019.