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Major Tourism Investment Projects to Take Off in Gournes, Crete

A luxury hotel, residences and shopping center are planned to be created at Gournes in Heraklion, Crete, over the next five years.

Taxes and Energy Costs Taking Toll on Greek Tourism and F&B Businesses

Greek hospitality and F&B businesses warn that taxes and rising energy costs are a threat to their viability.

Greece Promotes Alternative Forms of Tourism that Protect the Environment

In line with recent trends, Greece is investing in alternative forms of tourism and targeting the constantly increasing wellness market.

Greek Destinations Among Top 25 European Places Brits Want to Visit in 2023

Research by Celebrity Cruises found that British travelers want to visit Athens, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini and Mykonos this year.

Greece on its Way to Develop and Promote Beer Tourism

Brewery tours and beer tasting are to officially become part of Greece’s tourism product with the launch of the new Visitable Brewery Label.

January Airport Traffic in Greece Beats 2022 and 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports in January surpassed both 2022 and pre-Covid 2019 levels, says the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

Tourix Study Reveals Best and Worst Airports in Greece

Greece’s airports have been ranked based on Google user ratings, with Nea Achialos airport named the country’s best and Heraklion airport the worst.

Crete: Hersonissos Taking Action to Enter Wedding Tourism Market

The Municipality of Hersonissos on Crete is taking action to promote the city as a top destination for weddings and honeymoons.

Greece’s GNTO Branch in Germany Wins Globus Award for Top Notch Services

The services of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) branch in Germany were applauded and honored at the 13th Globus Awards event in Frankfurt.

Carnival Weekend a Welcome Boost for Greek Hoteliers

The three-day Carnival weekend which culminates on February 27 is set to boost Greek hotel businesses.

Greece Allocates Funds for Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades

Greece is planning to move ahead with tourism upgrade projects worth approximately 150 million euros.

Greece Taps into Digital Innovation to Enhance Tourism Experiences

Tapping into digital innovation to enhance the tourist experience is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Ionian Islands Region Aiming to Open DMMO to Boost Sustainable Tourism Growth

The Ionian Islands Region in Greece is planning to open a Destination Management & Promotion Organization (DMMO) with the support of the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Offering Exceptional Customer Service High on Priority List of Greek Travel Agents

HATTA, the association representing travel agents in Greece, has signed a cooperation agreement with the EBETAM certification body, aiming to offer exceptional customer service to travelers.

Social Media Puts Santorini in Top 10 Most Romantic Destinations

Santorini in Greece is ranked among the top 10 most romantic destinations in the world, according to a study by tourism intelligence specialist Mabrian.

EBD: Athens, Rhodes, Milos are ‘European Best Destinations’ for 2023

Athens, Rhodes and Milos are among the 20 best destinations in Europe for travel in 2023.

Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022

Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April.

Greece Seeks to Open Cheese and Dairy Factories to Tourists

Cheese and dairy factories in Greece will soon be open to tourists as part of the overall experience.