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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.

Travelers from Belgium and Germany Considering Greece for 2023

Interest in visiting Greece this summer is on the rise in Germany and Belgium, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

HATTA’s New Board of Directors Aims to Tackle Tourism Challenges

HATTA, the association representing travel agencies in Greece, has announced a new Board of Directors.

Amadeus Identifies Traveler Tribes that will Develop in Next 10 Years

Amadeus has released a report defining the four new traveler profiles – Traveler Tribes – that will emerge in the next decade.

Energy Crisis is the Real Threat for Hotels, Says Phocuswright Study

Hotels see the energy crisis as their main challenge, according to a Phocuswright study presented in Athens.

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

Greece One of the World’s Top Family Holiday Destinations

Greece is among the ten best destinations for families to visit in 2023, according to a list released by The Family Vacation Guide.

Greece Announces Creation of Green Cities Network

Eighty-five Greek cities teamed up to create a green cities network that will help accelerate the country’s green transition.

ETC: Greece a Top Pick for Europeans Planning Upcoming Trips

Greece is among the Top 10 countries Europeans are considering for their next trip, says the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Global Airline Industry Making Dynamic Comeback in 2022  

The world’s airline industry managed to cover significant lost ground in 2022, fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

GNTO to Support Ioannina, Epirus, as Top Tourist Destination

Promoting Ioannina in Epirus as a city break destination is among the goals of the GNTO for the northern Greece town.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization: City Booms as Cruise, Food, Film Destination

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s 2022 report highlights the northern Greek city’s growth in cruise, food and film tourism.

Balkan Market to Pick Greece This Year

More travelers from Balkan countries are expected to visit Greece this year, boosting the number of road arrivals to the country by 40% over 2022.

Greece Nominates Mount Olympus for UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece has submitted its final nomination file to UNESCO to include Mount Olympus on the World Heritage List.

Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index

Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”.

Greece and Brazil Agree to Work Together for Tourism

Greece and Brazil have signed three bilateral agreements in the areas of tourism, defense and aviation.

Athens Airport Exceeds 2019 Levels for First Time in January  

Athens International Airport is setting the pace for 2023 exceeding 2019 figures in January for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.

Early Bookings to Greece Set Positive Pace for 2023

Greek tourism market insiders say early bookings are so far giving indications of a strong year ahead.

Greek Airports Mark Strong Passenger Traffic in 2022, Says ACI Europe

Airports in Greece were among the top performers in Europe in terms of 2022 passenger traffic, according to ACI Europe.

Athens: Where to Donate to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

The Municipality of Athens will be collecting donations of essential supplies to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.