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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.

GNTO’s Corporate Website Goes on the Air

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced that its new corporate website is now operational.

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.