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Athens Airport Expects 30m Arrivals in 2024, Revises Revenue Forecast Upward

Athens Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis adjusted initial revenue projections upward in light of positive Q1 data, forecasting arrivals to reach 30 million in 2024.

Greece to Subsidize Holidays for 107,204 People This Year

A total of 107,204 people will be going on holiday this year subsidized by the Greek state with up to 400 euros as part of the "Tourism for All" program.

New Hotel Star Rating System Unveiled in Europe

A revised set of criteria for the star classification of hotels in Europe is scheduled to take effect in January 2025.

Greek Tourism Minister and Ambassador for Singapore Talk Investments

Greece's attractiveness as an ideal destination for high-quality investments in the hotel sector was on the agenda of a meeting between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Ambassador for Singapore Simon Tay.

Greece Sees Q1 Int’l Arrivals Rise 18.7% to 1.6 Million

International arrivals to Greece rose by 18.7% in the first three months of the year reflecting a growing demand and extended season.

Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023

Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros.

Study: Tourists Turning to Wellness Travel After Covid  

After the Covid-19 pandemic, all the more travelers are interested in nature, outdoors and sports tourism products, according to data by Mabrian.

HOTREC: Hospitality Representatives Agree on Policy Priorities Ahead of European Elections

Europe's hospitality representatives are concerned about acute labor and skills shortages, uncertain digital rules and a changing political climate.

Greece Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System on Athens Airport Express Buses

A new contactless 'Tap & Pay' System is now available for passengers riding the express buses to Athens International Airport.

GNTO: Trips by Cypriots to Greece Up by 9% in January-March

The number of trips from Cyprus to Greece in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9%, compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Best Greek Hotels for 2024

More than 100 Greek hotels are on Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best" lists for 2024 that are based on reviews of real travelers.

Passenger Traffic Up 14.4% at Greece’s Airports in First Quarter

Passenger traffic at all 39 airports in Greece during January-March increased by 14.4% compared to the same period last year.

VORIA: €250m Hospitality Project to Transform Northern Athens into Tourism Hub

Details on Project VORIA, a 250-million-euro tourism investment in Marousi, Athens, have been released.

Greece to Pour €3b into Repair and Upgrade Works in Flood-hit Thessaly

Greece will be channeling 3 billion euros into reconstruction and upgrade works in the Region of Thessaly, which was hit by destructive floods last fall.

Airbnbs in Greece Fail to Win Over Travelers During Catholic Easter

Demand for Airbnb-style accommodation in Greece for Catholic Easter in March was down compared to other European countries found a study.

Culture Projects Worth €170m Planned for Attica Region

The rebranding of the wider Athens region will focus in large part on tapping into its cultural wealth.

Skiathos Tourism Season Begins Earlier than Ever, Mayor Expects Bumper Year

With a tourism strategy focused on sustainability, accessibility, and extending the season, the mayor of Skiathos, Thodoris Tzoumas, has high expectations for this year.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Focus on Destination Management, Become DMO

As part of efforts to expand its scope and attract funds, Thessaloniki’s tourism organization will operate as a DMO (destination management organization).

Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme May See Drop in Demand

Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand.

Greece Welcomes Increase in Off-season Tourist Arrivals in Jan-Feb

Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%.