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Crete Ranks Second Most Popular Beach Destination for US Travelers this Year

Crete is the second most sought-after beach destination for US travelers in 2023, according to a HomeToGo report based on traveler searches for vacation rentals.

Expedia: Air Travel is Back, Gen Z and Millennials More Likely to Fly

Some 51% of consumers are planning to travel by air travel in the next 12 months with almost 60% of Gen Z and millennials planning a flight in 2023, according to Expedia.

Greece, Albania Hold Talks to Create Aoös-Vjosa Cross-border Park

Greece and Albania are looking to create a cross-border park to protect the biodiversity of the Aoos-Vjosa river.

GBR: Greece’s Hospitality Sector Makes Steady Steps Towards Recovery in 2022

Greece’s hospitality sector in 2022 managed to cover losses incurred by the Covid-19 pandemic despite the decline in arrivals and overnight stays.

Greece to Showcase Western Macedonia as Tourist Destination

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing its actions on promoting Western Macedonia as a tourist destination.

Εight Investors Interested in Developing Volos Port in Thessaly

Eight investment schemes have expressed interest in gaining a majority stake of the port of Volos, a coastal city in Thessaly, Greece.

Greece Deploys Immediate Aid to Quake-hit Turkey and Syria

Greece sent help to Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake struck earlier today killing thousands.

Renovation Work in Full Swing for Greece’s New Conrad Hotel (ex Hilton Athens)

Renovation work is in full swing for the property that housed the Hilton Athens, located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in the Greek capital.

Fire-hit Mati in Eastern Attica to be Redeveloped into Massive Park

The Mati area in Eastern Attica, destroyed by one of Greece’s deadliest fires, will be redeveloped.

Athens Among the First to Reactivate Direct Flights to China

Athens is among the first cities to have most reactivated their flight connections with China for 2023.

Athens – Attica Hotels Reach 69.1% Occupancy in 2022

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens, Attica, reached 69.1% in 2022, still down by 10.7% over pre-Covid 2019.

Business Travel Making Strong Comeback in Europe, Says GBTA

Ιnternational bookings for business trips in Europe have recovered to some 60% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by GBTA.

Greece Creates Park to the Memory of the Mati Fire Victims

Greek authorities are creating a park in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2018 fire at Mati, located on the east coast of Attica.

Fifteen Stolen Artifacts to Return to Greece from Switzerland

Fifteen ancient artifacts, including figurines and pots, will be repatriated to Greece, following a Swiss court ruling on illegal trafficking.

UNWTO Announces Winning Tourism Startups of ‘Awake Challenge’

The UNWTO has announced the 15 winners of its “Awake Challenge”, celebrating the startups that can contribute to the development of a sustainable tourism sector.

Greece High on Wish Lists of Long-Haul Market Travelers, Says ETC

Greece is among the Top 10 European destinations for travelers from long-haul markets, says the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer.

Americans Made Most Searches for Accommodation in Athens in 2022

High number of online searches reflect growing interest by Americans to stay in Athens this year.

UFI Barometer: Global Exhibition Industry Adapting to Post-Covid Era

The majority of companies active in the global exhibition industry are set to recoup 80% of pre-Covid 2019 levels in June.

AEGEAN – TUI France to Offer Flights from Lille to Greece

Greek carrier AEGEAN and TUI France announced the launch of direct flights from Lille Airport to destinations in Greece.

Luxury Cruise to Dominate the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Greece

The appeal of Greece for luxury cruising will be one of the main highlights of the upcoming 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum this April in Thessaloniki.