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Upward Trends for Tourist Arrivals by Road, Car Rentals in Greece

The number of tourists arriving by road to Greece is expected to increase this year on the back of a 30.45% rise in road arrivals in 2023.

Four ‘Smart’ Greek Cities Awarded EU Mission Label

Four Greek cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, which recognizes their plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

Interview – Dimitris Antonakos Gives Details About 100% Hotel Show’s 1st Seasonal Edition on Crete

The very first seasonal edition of the 100% Hotel Show will take place on Crete during April 13-14.

Athens Hotels See Off-Season Demand Boost Occupancy, Room Prices

Hotels in Athens saw occupancy rise by 9% during January and February, two months that are usually least popular for travel.

Luxury Hotels in Greece See Revenues Rise in H2 2023

Revenues per room for luxury hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki rose by 25% in the second half of 2023 reflecting a strong demand for upscale travel.

Rhodes on its Way to Become World’s 1st Green Tourism Destination

The Greek island of Rhodes will be spearheading Greece’s sustainability goals through the ambitious "Co-Lab Rhodes" program.

Greece to Allocate More Funds for Air Traffic Management Upgrade

Greece announced plans to increase funding for the upgrade of the country’s air traffic management systems.

Greece’s Meteora-Pyli Joins UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network

Greece’s Meteora-Pyli has been added to UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network paving the way for a nature-centered tourism model.

Google Searches Show Santorini as One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations

The Greek island of Santorini is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world, according to recent research based on Google searches.

Hotel Transactions in Greece in 2023 Reach €300m

Driven by Greece’s strong tourism performance, hotel transactions in 2023 reached a value of 300 million euros, the third highest growth rate in Europe.

Greece: Lowest Travel CO2 Footprint Among Top 10 Destinations in Europe

Greece reported the lowest aviation-related carbon footprint among the 10 most-visited countries in Europe in 2023.

Tempi: Athens City Council Approves Monument for Train Crash Victims

A monument for the victims of the Tempi railway accident on February 28, 2023, will be built in Athens, according to the city's local authority.

ETC: Climate Change Impacting Greece’s Online Reputation

Climate change, the fires on Rhodes, the floods, and safety concerns impacted Greece’s online reputation in 2023, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Rhodes: Hoteliers to Spearhead Island’s Sustainability Agenda

Hoteliers on Rhodes will be the first to display the Region of South Aegean's "Co-Lab Sustainable Destination" sustainability seal.

Greek Hotels See Turnover Increase to €10.6 Billion in 2023

Hotels in Greece in 2023 marked a 22.5% rise in turnover to 10.6 billion euros, according to data released by INSETE.

ING: Greece Spearheads Post-Covid Competitiveness in the Eurozone

Greece emerges as a top eurozone performer in terms of competitiveness while Germany and other northern countries are losing ground.

Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year

Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases.

MSC Cruises Expands to Year-round Operation in Greece

MSC Cruises has announced winter calls to Greek ports, expanding operation in Greece to year-round.

Greece Sees Record-setting Tourism Figures in January 2024

Greek tourism in January saw an excellent beginning for 2024 with an all-time high in tourist arrivals and travel receipts.

Airbnb: Athens in Europe’s Top 10 Spring Break Travel Destinations

The Greek city of Athens ranks among the 10 most popular European destinations for spring break, shows data by AirDNA.