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Tourist Demand for Greece Sends 8-month Travel Receipts Soaring

The strong tourist demand for Greece in the first eight months of the year boosted travel receipts by 15.3% to 14.66 billion euros.

Demand for Airbnbs in Athens Spurs New Listings

Airbnb demand spurred an increase in September listings in Athens by as much as 40% in some neighborhoods.

Greece Participates in 25th Session of UNWTO General Assembly

The Greek Tourism Ministry presented its positions at the 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly held in Uzbekistan.

World Travel Market London 2023 to Tackle the Big Tech Questions

WTM London this year will launch its first Technology Summit, including 10+ sessions with high-profile speakers from Amadeus, TUI, Sabre and more.

January-August 2023 Arrivals to Greece Up by 18.4% to 22.6 Million

Inbound arrivals to Greece grew by 18.4% to some 22.6 million in the first eight months of the year, boosting travel receipts by 15.3%.

Greece: Prebookings Strong for October 28 Holiday Weekend

Prebookings for the October 28 holiday weekend in Greece are rising with strong demand for winter destinations in Arcadia.

Greece – Monaco Explore Stronger Tourism Ties

Greece is hoping to boost ties in tourism and work together to address climate change with Monaco.

New Michelin Stars Awarded to Three Athens Restaurants

Three more Athens restaurants were awarded prestigious Michelin stars, establishing the Greek capital as a top gastronomy destination.

Exarcheia in Athens is One of the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods

Exarcheia in Athens ranks 31st on Time Out’s “40 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World” list.

WTM London: Ministers’ Summit 2023 to Highlight Importance of Education in Tourism

WTM London 2023 will shine a spotlight on the importance of education in the tourism sector at this year’s Ministers’ Summit.

Beijing: Greek Minister Addresses Climate Change, Heritage Protection at 6th Taihe Forum

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni represented Greece at the 6th Taihe Forum in Beijing and held talks to strengthen Greece-China ties.

UNWTO Announces List of Best Tourism Villages for 2023

UNWTO has unveiled the Best Tourism Villages for 2023, celebrating rural sustainability and cultural diversity.

Greece to Present New Tourism Strategy at WTM London 2023 Expo

Sustainability will be at the core of Greece’s new tourism strategy that will be presented at WTM London 2023.

Greece’s All Inclusive Sea & Sun Segment Generates €5.5b in 2022

One-fourth of all travelers to Greece in 2022 or 7 million chose all-inclusive holiday packages generating 5.5 billion euros.

US State Dept Urges Americans to Be on High Alert

The US State Department issued a worldwide caution alert advising Americans worldwide ‘to exercise increased caution’.

WTTC Partners with GSTC to Strengthen Sustainable Hospitality Standards

The WTTC has teamed up with the GSTC to develop a structured framework for hotel sustainability certification.

UK Travel Market Gets to Know Greece’s Adventure Tourism Experiences

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) introduced Greece’s adventure tourism experiences to the UK market.

WTM London Announces New Areas on Exhibition Floor, Replaces International Hub

World Travel Market (WTM) London will have three exciting new areas on the exhibition floor this year – Accommodation & Wholesalers, Experiences and Transportation.

IOBE: Greek Shipping Sector Pillar of the Economy, Contributes 7.9% to GDP

Greece’s shipping sector is one of the strongest drivers of the economy and a leader globally, contributing 7.9% to GDP.  

Strong Traveler Demand in the Fall Boosts Greek Airport Traffic in September

Demand for Greece in the fall is growing with airports marking a 9.3% rise in September traffic.