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LGBTQ+ Travelers More Concerned About Safety, Says Survey

LGBTQ+ travelers continue to face heightened safety concerns, leading to avoidance of affection and privacy control, according to a WayAway survey.

Greece Opens New Round of Tourism Business Funding  

Tourism business owners active in Greece can now apply for funding and grants under a second round of support.

Passenger Traffic at Athens Airport Continues its Upward Trend in May

Passenger traffic through Athens International Airport in May surpassed pre-Covid 2019 levels for that month by 11.1%.

Tourism Bodies Call on EU to Review VAT Platform Rules

A group of European travel and tourism associations are calling on the EU to reexamine a set of proposed VAT platform rules.

IATA: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Growing but Incentives Needed

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production is set for growth but needs policy support to diversify sources, says IATA.

ACI: Greek Airports Among Europe’s Best-performing in April

Greek airports are among Europe’s best-performing with passenger traffic on the rise and surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Greece on List of Top 20 Gay-friendly Travel Destinations for 2023

Greece ranks among the Top 20 Gay-friendly Travel Destinations for 2023, according to a recent study.

Greece’s Interim Tourism Minister Meets with Officials Ahead of Summer Season

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta met with counterparts to discuss ongoing matters ahead of the official launch of the tourist season.

IATA Presents Roadmaps to Guide and Accelerate Net Zero Goals in Aviation

In efforts to accelerate actions that will help the aviation industry achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA presented a set of roadmaps.

Jet2 Teams Up with Greek Local Gov’t to Promote Skiathos Island

Aiming to boost UK tourist arrivals to Skiathos, the island’s municipal authority has teamed up with Jet2 for the launch of a new campaign.

Arrivals by Air and Road to Greece Reach 4.4 Million in First Four Months

Greece welcomed 4.4 million arrivals by air and road during the January-April 2023 four-month period.

Study: Greece Among World’s Luxury Travel Destinations This Summer

Greece is among the world’s leading destinations for luxury travelers in 2023, according to a study by Condé Nast Johansens.

More Irish Travelers Adding Greece to Wish Lists

More travelers from Ireland are thinking about holidaying in Greece this year, according to the country’s Central Statistics Office (CSO).

UN and Aviation Industry Commit to Reducing Single Use Plastics

The UN and airlines have teamed up to accelerate the industry’s green transition including doing away with single use plastics.

IATA Names Diversity and Inclusion Award Winners for 2023

IATA honored Poppy Khoza, Camila Turrieta and Virgin Atlantic Airways for their remarkable achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion in aviation.

No Holidays this Year for One in Two Greeks

One in two Greeks will not be able to go on holiday this year due to the cost-of-living crisis, found a study.

Greece – Bulgaria to Launch Joint Tourism Promotion Program

Greece and Bulgaria are expected to sign a joint action plan for the promotion of tourism in the coming period.

IATA: Global Airline Industry Turns Profitable Despite Cost-of-living Crisis

Global airline industry net profits are set to reach 9.8 billion dollars in 2023 exceeding previous forecasts.

Thessaloniki’s New Cruise Passenger Terminal Begins Operations

Thessaloniki’s new cruise passenger terminal, located in a renovated building at the city’s port, has commenced operations.

FTI Group Boosting Presence in Greece Due to High Demand

Munich-based FTI Group will strengthen its presence in Greece this year due to high demand.