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ChatGPT Says Greece a Top Global Travel Destination  

According to AI chatbot ChatGPT, Greece is among the world 25 top travel destinations.

Report: Adriatic Welcomes 3.5 Million Cruise Passenger Movements in 2022

Risposte Turismo gives a sneak preview of the new edition of its Adriatic Sea Tourism Report prior to the upcoming Adriatic Sea Forum 2023 event in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Volotea Announces Expansion of Greek Operations With 8 New Routes

Volotea expands operations in Greece with eight new routes and a codeshare agreement with AEGEAN, offering over 1.4 million seats to and from Greece.

US Bishops Embark on Pilgrimage Tour to Greece

Fifty US Evangelical Church bishops traced Apostle Paul's journey in Greece, visiting historic and religious sites during a fam trip organized by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization.

UNWTO and GTEF Announce Plans for Enhanced Partnership and Annual Forum

UNWTO and GTEF plan closer collaboration for a revamped annual forum, alternating host countries with 10th edition focused on tourism growth and development.

Greece Enters Pre-election Period on April 22

Greece announced that it will be entering pre-election period ahead of May 21 national polls.

Bloomberg Sees Longer Season, Tourism to Greece Booming

Greece has managed to extend its tourism season attracting all the more visitors, said Bloomberg.

Thessaloniki Port Authority Investing Millions in Expansion Projects

The Thessaloniki Port Authority is investing 45 million euros in expansion projects this year.

Athens Unites: 200+ Groups for Civil Society Festival

Athens' Serafeio complex will host the first-ever Civil Society Festival, uniting over 200 organizations under 7 themes to promote solidarity and understanding.

Costa Navarino to Open NBA Basketball School

Greece’s Costa Navarino will be hosting the first NBA Basketball School this summer.

Casino License Next Step for Crete’s Gournes Project

Greece’s Gaming Commission expects the licensing procedure for the Gournes casino to be announced by the end of the year.

Athens Ranks in Top 50 of Europe’s Best Cities 2023 Report

Athens has ranked in the top 50 of Europe's Best Cities 2023 Report by Resonance Consultancy, highlighting the city's tourism comeback.

Wastewater Treatment Projects Slated for Greek Islands and Small Communities

The Greek Environment Ministry said 53 small settlements would be getting new urban wastewater facilities.

Eastern Halkidiki – Lebanon Team Up for Tourism

Eastern Halkidiki is reaching out to the Lebanese market aiming to boost tourist flows.

Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.

Athens Municipality Upgrades Citizens’ Helpline

Athens Municipality upgraded its Citizens' Helpline (1595) for direct and efficient response to citizens' concerns, now available 24/7.

Corfu’s Kapodistrias Museum to be Promoted as Cultural Tourism Landmark

Officials, including the GNTO's President, recently discussed promoting Corfu's Kapodistrias Museum as a national cultural tourism landmark.

Greece Looks to Include Land Blessing Custom on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a file to UNESCO to include a traditional custom of blessing the bounty of the land on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

SETE Chief Sees Greece 2023 Tourism Revenues Exceeding €18.2bn

Greek tourism stakeholders are expecting at least 18.2 billion euros in tourism-related revenues this year.

Greek Easter Travel Boosts Hotel Occupancy Levels Countrywide

Destinations across Greece welcomed the boost in occupancy levels and spending during the extended Greek Easter weekend.