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‘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.

WTM: Greek Tourism Board Promoting the ‘People Dimension’

The Greek tourism board will focus its marketing activities on the ‘human dimension’ of travel and on Greek hospitality.

Works on Million-euro Εlounda Hills Tourism Project Kick Off on Crete

Works on the first project of Elounda Hills, a high-end tourism and real estate project on Crete, are underway.

WTM: Remove Visa Requirements to Attract Chinese Travelers, Says CBN Head

Nations wanting to attract Chinese visitors should remove visa requirements, according to CBN Travel Chief Operating Officer Adam Wu.

WTM: LGBTQ+ Travel Spending to Reach $568.5 Billion by 2030

The queer travel market is set to reach more than double its pre-pandemic levels by 2030 with spending from LGBTQ+ travelers expected to reach $568.5 billion.

WTM London Announces Best Stand Winners of 2023

The winners of the Best Stand Awards at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 were announced after being judged by an expert panel.

ETC: Air Traffic to Greece Driving Europe’s Tourism

Greece is so far one of the top countries in terms of international tourist arrivals, driving Europe’s tourism recovery.

WTM: Greece Looking to Attract Visitors During Shoulder Season

Greece is aiming to attract more holidaymakers to visit during the shoulder and winter seasons.

WTM: Ministers Stress Need for Education and Skills in Tourism

Tourism leaders say transforming the sector requires offering more educational and training opportunities to younger people.

WTM London 2023 Opens with Focus on Travel Trends, Sustainability, Future Plans of Destinations

The first day of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 kicked off with a number of key international gatherings.

WTM: 85% of Business Travel is Through Small to Medium Businesses

Travel leaders at the WTM London 2023 expo talked post-pandemic trends with enduring shifts in consumer behaviour and inflation in some markets having an effect.

WTM 2023: Greece is Starting a New Chapter in Tourism, Says Minister

Greece is entering a new chapter in tourism development, which has sustainability at its core.

WTM: ‘Revenge Travel’ Still in Full Swing, Rising Costs Not Discouraging Consumers

“Revenge travel”, a trend that sees consumers catching up on travel after COVID-19, has mitigated the impact of high costs on consumer behavior.

WTM Report: Tourists Abandon Sun Loungers in Favor of New Experiences

More holidaymakers are abandoning their sun loungers in favor of nature, foodie and wellness experiences.

Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

ACI Europe: July-September Greek Airport Performance Peaks

Athens Airport remained among Europe’s best performing airports in the third quarter of the year, exceeding pre-Covid 2019 figures.

Greek Hoteliers Not Happy With New Airbnb Regulations

Greek hoteliers are unhappy with a new set of Airbnb rules claiming these are outdated and fail to address the housing problem.

Pilgrimage Tourism to Greece Tops Agenda of Newly-formed Committee

Members of Greece’s Joint Coordination Committee of Pilgrimage Tourism met in Athens to discuss actions.