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Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism Kicks Off

The “2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism” has kicked off, paving the way for stronger tourism ties between the two countries.

Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

Greece Explores Jewelry-making as a Tourist Experience

Greece explores adding jewelry-making to its list of tourist experiences as part of plans to reach out to new markets and preserve local arts and crafts.

Athens to Host Women Political Leaders Summit 2024

Athens will be the host destination of this year's Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit, an event that gives women politicians from all around the world the chance to connect, share, and envision the path ahead.

Athens Development and Destination Management Agency Names New CEO

Ioannis Georgizas has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA).

Tourists Visiting Greece in 2023 Generate €20.5bn in Revenues

Tourists who visited Greece in 2023 generated 20.5 billion euros in revenues, a 15.7% increase over 2022.

Belgrade Tourism Fair: Greece is Most Popular Country for Serbian Travelers

Greece is by far the most popular market for Serbian travelers, according to the organizer of Belgrade's tourism fair, “Sajam Turizma”.

Greek Airports See 8.9% Rise in January Passenger Traffic

Passenger traffic at all airports in Greece in January increased by 8.9% compared to the same month in 2023.

General Strike in Greece May Ground All Flights on February 28

Flights are expected to be grounded in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, due to a general strike announced.

Interview – Thanassis Papadimitriou: ‘L’ETAPE Greece Cycling Event can Boost Greek Tourism Brand’

Major events like the L’ETAPE Greece by Tour de France cycling race can strengthen Greece's tourism brand.

Netflix Series ‘One Day’ Shows Paros Island to the World

The Greek island of Paros has received significant exposure serving as the backdrop of the of the Netflix series ‘One Day’.

Athens Development and Destination Management Agency Changes Legal Form

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) of the City of Athens is changing its legal form to become a Local Government Development Organization.

Greece – India Embark on a New Chapter After Greek PM’s Visit

Greece and India have agreed to work together in tourism as part of renewed efforts to strengthen ties.

Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover

Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows.

TripAdvisor: Greek Beaches on Best Lists of World, Europe for 2024

Beaches in Greece are among the "Best of the Best" in the world and Europe in 2024, according to TripAdvisor.

Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates

Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates.

Pieria Hoteliers Team Up with Greeks of Romania to Promote Destination

Τhe Pieria Hoteliers Association signed a MoU with the Union of Romanian Greeks to further promote the destination of Pieria and strengthen ties with the diaspora.

BoG: 32.7 Million Travelers Chose Greece in 2023

Greek tourism reached new heights in 2023, welcoming 32.7 million travelers from across the globe.

Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Greek Tourism Professionals Discuss Labor Issues With Minister

Digital work card and staff shortages top the agenda of talks between Greek tourism stakeholders and the labor minister.