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Fraport Greece Announces Lower Airport Charges to Extend Greek Tourism Season

Fraport Greece has announced a subsidy on charges at the 14 Greek airports under its management, ranging from 25 percent to 50 percent.

Greece Among Most Cyber Secure Countries for Business in 2023

Greece ranks among Europe’s most cyber-secure countries, according to research by application security company Indusface.

WTTC Chief: Tourism Set to Create Over 17,000 Jobs in Greece this Year

Tourism activity in Greece is back on track fast approaching pre-Covid levels and set to create more than 17,000 jobs this year.

BoG: Arrivals to Greece Up in Jan-April, Average Spending Per Trip Drops

Tourists to Greece appear to spending less despite an increase in arrivals in the first four months of the year.

Greek Interim Tourism Minister Meets with Innovators to Discuss Next Day

Greece’s interim tourism minister, Ioanna Dretta, met with sector innovators to discuss opportunities and challenges ahead.

April Tourism Boosts Turnover at Greek Hotels and Restaurants

Greek Easter and the first tourist arrivals to Greece for 2023 boosted April turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers.

WTTC & UNWTO Sign Historic MOU to Advance Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Tourism

In an historic first, the major global tourism bodies WTTC and UNWTO have partnered to drive Travel & Tourism.

New Investments in 2021-2022 Boost Greek Hotel Sector

Nearly 4 billion euros went into Greece’s hotel sector over the last two years with the bulk of funds invested in the construction of new hotels.

Airports: ACI Expects Strong Northern Hemisphere Summer Season, 2.9bn Passengers in Q3

Air travel demand is expected to soar in the northern hemisphere this summer, said ACI World.

First Guidance Committee for Sustainable Greek Islands Convenes

The first guidance committee meeting for the GR-eco Islands initiative agrees on sustainable goals which will add value to the Greek island tourism product.

Summer 2023: Athens in Top 10 Most Searched Destinations for Travel

Athens moves into the Top 10 most searched for destinations for summer 2023, says travel intelligence provider ForwardKeys.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece’s Regional Airports Rise in January-May

The number of international arrivals at Greece’s 14 regional airports increased in the first five months of the year compared to 2022.

Global Traveler: Greek Islands Shine at US Leisure Lifestyle Awards

The Greek islands received prestigious accolades at the Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards with Santorini in the lead.

British Airways: Two Greek Islands See High Increase in 2023 Holiday Package Searches

Rhodes and Crete are among the top 10 world destinations with the highest increase in holiday package searches in 2023 so far.

Virtuoso: Greece a Top Pick for World’s Luxury Travel Lovers

Greece is among the world’s leading luxury travel spots this summer, according to luxury travel experts Virtuoso. 

Hungarian Vacationers Showing Interest in Greece this Summer

Greece is winning over more Hungarian travelers this year, according to travel agents in Hungary.

Ioanna Dretta: New Greek Gov’t Must Coordinate to Ensure Tourism Sector

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta sets out priorities for new government after elections.

EEA: Greece in Europe’s Top 3 for the ‘Excellent’ Quality of its Swimming Waters  

Greece is once again in Europe’s Top 3 countries for the excellent quality of its swimming waters, the European Bathing Water Quality report found.

Mykonos and Santorini Tourism Season Off to a Slow Start

Traveler interest for Mykonos and Santorini appears to be waning as the season starts off slow, say locals.

TUI Extends Packages for Greece to November Driven by Strong Demand

Travel demand for Greece this summer is growing with Crete leading the way, according to German travel giant TUI.