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Greek Updated Law Includes New Tourism Tax, Rules for Short-term Rentals

The Greek Economy Ministry has tabled an updated draft law that includes rules for Airbnb-style rentals.

Regional Airports in Greece Welcome 32 Million Travelers in Jan-Oct Period

Greece’s regional airports handled more than 32 million passengers in the January-October period this year.

EU to Digitalize Schengen Visa Application Procedures

The EU Council adopted new rules to allow people who plan to travel to the Schengen area to apply online for a visa.

Greece and China Sign New Bilateral Aviation Agreement

Greece and China have signed a new agreement that establishes a liberalized framework for the operation of direct air services between the two countries.

Greece Aiming to Improve Sustainability Practices in Tourism, Says GNTO President

Greece’s hospitality and tourism industries aim to lead the way and address climate change by adapting sustainable practices.

Greece’s Tourism Body SETE Outlines 7 Key Priorities

Greece’s tourism body SETE set out seven key priorities to ensure the country’s tourism product remains competitive and up to date.

Hoteliers in Greece Urge Gov’t to Reconsider Tourism Taxation

Angered hoteliers in Greece are calling on the government to reconsider a decision to impose taxes on tourism activity.

IATA Chief Sees Strong Air Travel Momentum into the New Year

As global air traffic continues to recover after the pandemic, IATA is expecting the momentum to continue into the new year.

Greece Prioritizes Development of Wine Tourism Segment

The Greek Tourism Ministry is taking actions to promote wine tourism options on occasion of World Wine Tourism Day.

WTM London 2023 Expo Sees Attendance Soar by 22%

The World Travel Market (WTM) tourism expo in London this year saw 43,727 attendees, a 22% increase on the 35,826 who attended in 2022.

Corfu Airport to Close for Second Phase of Runway Construction Works

Corfu International Airport will suspend operations this month and again in January for the second phase of construction works on its runway.

New Greek Tourism Strategy has Four Goals

Greece has a new tourism strategy and will focus on achieving four goals, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

GNTO and MasterCard Team Up to Promote Greece

The GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, announced that it had teamed up with MasterCard to promote Greece through joint initiatives.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Spreads Decline in Global Bookings

The recent Israel-Hamas conflict is slowing the recovery of air travel worldwide, according to a recent report by ForwardKeys.

WTM: Long-term Legacy Should be Priority for Mega City Events

Host cities for sporting events such as the Olympics need to consider the long-term legacy of hosting, rather than concentrate on an immediate boost to visitor numbers.

WTM: Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Target UK Market in 2024

Thessaloniki aims to increase traveler flows from the UK with targeted promotional campaigns.

‘I Love Greece,’ Monica Bellucci Tells Tourism Minister Kefalogianni

Italian actress Monica Bellucci expressed her love for Greece during a meeting in Thessaloniki on Thursday with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greece Expects 2023 to Break Tourism Records

Greek tourism experts are forecasting that 2023 will end in record tourist arrivals and revenues paving the way for a stronger 2024.

Germany, UK Leading Sea & Sun Markets for Greece

Travelers from the UK and Germany account for 44% of total spending and overnight stays in the sea & sun segment in Greece.