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Costa Navarino: Strongly Committed to Environmental, Social Responsibility

Costa Navarino has a long track record of initiatives and actions focused on sustainable development practices.

Traveler Flows to Greece in Jan-July Rise by 21.9% to 16.1 Million

Traveler flows to Greece in the first 7 months of the year increased by 21.9% to 16.1 million reflecting strong demand.

Greek Airports Handle Over 50m Passengers in First 8 Months of 2023

Greece’s airports continue to see passenger activity and flight numbers rise, paving the way for a record year.

Athens Hotels Participating in Biowaste Program to Get Special Label

The Municipality of Athens will be awarding hotels with a special label for participating in the city’s biowaste collection program.

Central Greece Hoteliers Reiterate Demands to Deal with Flood Aftermath

Hoteliers in Central Greece affected by Storm Daniel reiterated their calls for help, urging the government to take immediate measures.

Greece in Top 5 Summer 2023 Departure Destinations from Copenhagen Airport

Greece is among the top five summer 2023 destinations for travelers that departed from Copenhagen Airport, with Crete leading the charter flights list.

Thessaloniki in the Running to Host UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Thessaloniki to be the host city for the UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024.

International Property Buyers Keen to Invest in Greece

Property buyers from across the globe are keen to invest in Greece in permanent residences or holiday homes.

Greece – UK Agree to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

Ways to further enhance cooperation in tourism topped the agenda of talks this week between Greece and the UK.

Airports in Greece Full Speed Ahead for Record Year

Eight-month passenger traffic through Greece’s airports reflects a strong dynamic leading to a record year, according to aviation and airport experts.

STAMA: Greece’s Short-term Rental Sector Recognized as Market Player

Greece’s short-term rentals managers welcome the government’s recognition of Airbnb-style activity as an equal hospitality market segment.

Greek Tourism Should Promote Cultural Heritage More, Says Former SETE President

SETE’s former president, Yiannis Retsos, called for the enhanced promotion of Greek cultural heritage in tourism, during a recent Marketing Greece event in Athens.

Greece Celebrates Inclusion of Zagori on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

Greek Hoteliers: Stayover Tax Should Be Reassessed

Greek hoteliers are calling on the government to re-examine and redesign the stayover tax imposed on hotel customers.

Greece Keeps Q2 Online Reputation in Tact Despite the News

Greece managed to maintain its online reputation in tact in the second quarter of the year despite negative news.

Greek Tourism Still Unable to Capitalize on Cultural Heritage

Greek tourism faces challenges in capitalizing on Greece’s historical significance, according to research by INSETE.

Greek PM’s Decision to Tax Airbnb Activity Gets Mixed Reactions

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.

Flood-hit Tourism Enterprises in Thessaly Expect Slow Recovery

Tourism enterprises in Thessaly, Greece, affected by Storm Daniel are calling for support measures to ensure viability.

ForwardKeys: Greece in Top 10 Countries with Strong Tourism Growth in 2023

Greece is among the world’s leading destinations in terms of growth over the 2019-2023 period, said ForwardKeys.