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Full Occupancy at Winter Destinations in Greece for the Holidays

Popular winter destinations in Greece are ready to welcome holidaymakers with the majority of hotels already fully booked.

Greece Plans to Launch Tenders for 22 Regional Airports in Q2 2024

Greek authorities plan to launch a new round of privatizations of 22 smaller regional airports in the summer of 2024.

Greece’s National Tourism Board to Get Digital Overhaul

Funding for the digitalization of the Greek National Tourism Organization has been approved.

European Commission Names New Schengen Visa Application Platform

The European Commission announced the name of the EU’s new online Schengen visa application platform.

Athens-Thessaloniki Railway Link: Passenger Trains from December 16

The railway connection on the central Athens-Thessaloniki route is being restored.

Athens International Airport Hosts Successful Emergency Preparedness Drill

Athens International Airport (AIA), airline partners and emergency organizations practiced their cooperation and coordination in the event of an incident.

Greece Passes New Tourism Tax, Short-term Rental Rules

Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules.

Greece and Turkey Sign Accord for Joint Actions in Tourism

Greece and Turkey agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism with the aim of increasing tourist flows between the two countries.

Athens Airport Sees Record Performance with Over 26m Arrivals in Jan-Nov

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport was above pre-COVID 2019 levels by 9.9% during January-November.

Interview – Henry Gemayel, The Gem Society Hotel: ‘Attention to Detail is Essential for Positive Guest Reviews’

Henry Gemayel, the founder of The Gem Society in Athens, introduces the hotel which receives overwhelmingly positive online reviews.

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Continues on Track in October

Global passenger traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Israel – Hamas War Affecting Travelers’ Security Perception

Travelers’ security perception of Greece remains unaffected despite the country’s proximity to the Israel-Hamas war.

Grand Hyatt Athens: A Resort Hotel in the Greek Capital

The Grand Hyatt Athens has completed a major expansion project that includes a new floor, an infinity pool, 548 rooms and 4,400sqm of space for events.

Flisvos Marina Best Practices Win Over Global Yachting Fans

Greece’s Flisvos Marina becomes a top mega yachting destination thanks to the implementation of a set of best practices.

New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Study: Fires, Floods and Heat Impact Greece’s Online Reputation

Fires, heatwaves, and floods took a toll on Greece’s online reputation in the July-September period.

IATA: 4.7 Billion Travelers to Fly in 2024 Generating $25.7b for Airlines

IATA sees an estimated 4.7 billion people flying in 2024 and generating 25.7 billion dollars for airline companies.

American Express: Greece Among Top 5 Travel Destinations Abroad for Brits in 2024

Some 13.6 million Brits are already booking their holidays abroad for 2024 with Greece among their Top 5 picks.

Labor Minister: Tourism Can Help Reduce Unemployment in Greece

The tourism sector can play a decisive role in reducing unemployment in Greece, according to Greek Labor Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Greece Can Become Leader in Fishing Tourism, Says Minister

Greece to tap into fishing tourism to support local communities, preserve jobs and attract more visitors.