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Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.

Greek Court Puts Three Piraeus Port Extension Projects on Hold

Greece’s highest court decides to suspend three key investment projects at Piraeus Port after calls by residents.  

ILGA-Europe: Greece Moves Up Four Places on 2023 Rainbow Map

Greece has climbed to the 13th place on ILGA-Europe’s 2023 Rainbow Map, which ranks the legal and policy situation of LGBTI people in 49 countries.

Greece Signs Agreement with Cyprus and Lebanon to Increase Tourist Flows

An agreement was signed between Greece, Cyprus and Lebanon to facilitate and increase tourist flows between the three countries.

Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.

ACI Europe Calls for Update to 30-year-old EU Airport Slot Regulation

ACI Europe, which represents Europe’s airports, has renewed its call for the European Commission to bring the EU Airport Slot Regulation up to date.

Greece Invites Tourists to Live ‘A Life-changing Experience’

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new promotional campaign to inspire travelers to visit Greece this season.

GNTO Helps Greece Achieve ‘Miracle’ Tourism Recovery post-COVID

The major role the GNTO played in the post-pandemic recovery of Greece’s tourism industry was presented on Thursday.

New App Brings Acropolis of the 5th Century BC Back to Life

A new app gives visitors to the Acropolis the opportunity to experience the site as it was during the 5th century BC.

Fraport Airports in Greece Boost Group Business in Q1

Activity at Greece’s 14 regional airports helped boost Fraport Group's Q1 results.

Greece’s Blue Flag Beaches Pass the 600 Mark

Greece now boasts more Blue Flag beaches than ever before with 617 in total, according to the 2023 Blue Flag quality award list.

Minister: Greece Sees Longer Tourism Season, Tourists Coming to Athens Non-stop

The extension of the Greek tourism season has become a reality, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

TUI: Surge in Summer Bookings, Most Popular Destinations Include Spain and Greece

Summer travel demand remains strong for TUI with 8.3 million bookings to date.

Athens Airport Sees Double-digit Domestic Passenger Growth in April 

Athens International Airport (AIA) saw monthly domestic passenger movements reaching a record high in April, with a double-digit increase compared to 2019.

Study: Greece’s Popularity as Wine Tourism Destination on the Up

Greece is gaining popularity for its wine tourism experiences, with a 41% increase in searches for wine tours and tasting in 2022, according to a study by Tourix.

Tourism on Track for Full Recovery, Says UNWTO

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during January-March 2023 than in the same period of 2022.

European Tourism Regains Lost Ground, Ukraine War Fallout Continues to Impact Markets

European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, says the ETC.

Leisure Demand Helps Keep Athens Airport Above pre-Covid Passenger Numbers in Q1

Athens International Airport is among Europe’s airports that are back to pre-pandemic passenger levels.

Athens in Top 10 Summer European Destinations for Americans in 2023

Athens, Greece, is on Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Summer European Destinations list that shows where Americans intend to travel to this year.

Greece Looking to Target New Long-haul Tourism Markets

Greece is looking to broaden its target audience and attract more travelers from long-haul markets, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.