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US International Propeller Club to hold Annual Maritime Convention in Athens

The International Propeller Club, one of the world’s oldest international maritime organizations, will hold its 96th annual convention in Athens, Greece, during September 20-22.

Greece to Allocate Funds to Extend Tourism Season into Winter

The Greek government will approve funds for Greece’s further promotion abroad to extend the tourism season into the winter, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced.

ForwardKeys: Summer 2022 Record Breaking for Flights to Greece

This summer was a record breaking one for flights to Greece with international visitor arrivals to the country exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Thessaloniki Cruise Ship Arrivals Rise Tenfold from 2019

The port of the Greek city of Thessaloniki is expected to close this year with a total of 60 cruise ship arrivals compared to just six calls in 2019, a tenfold increase.

The Ellinikon: Deal Signed for Integrated Tourist Resort-Casino on Athenian Riviera

LAMDA Development and GEK TERNA Group have signed the agreement for the concession of the land on The Ellinikon site where the latter will develop Greece’s first integrated tourist resort-casino.

Thessaloniki to Host 2023 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

The prestigious Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place for the first time in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki in 2023.

Athens’ Tourism Businesses Invited to Take Part in Sustainability Stories Competition

Tourism businesses in Athens, Greece, are invited to participate in a picture and video competition and share their sustainability efforts.

Greek Economy Boosted by Tourism in Second Quarter of 2022

Greece’s surge in tourism this year has boosted the Greek economy in the second quarter, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

EU to Make it Difficult, More Expensive for Russians to Get Travel Visas

The Commission has proposed to fully suspend the EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement and make it more difficult for Russians to get a visa to enter the EU.

Air Travel Continues Recovery Trend in July, Some Markets Approach pre-COVID Levels

The performance of airlines in July continued to be strong with some markets approaching pre-COVID levels, according to IATA.

Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Thessaloniki Accessibility Issues

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to ensure Thessaloniki’s infrastructure, hotels and attractions are accessible to people with disabilities.

Safety Measures for Navagio Beach to be Updated

Greek authorities are reviewing the safety measures for the famous Navagio beach on Zakynthos following a landslide on Thursday due to a 5.4-magnitude earthquake.

Athens International Airport Completes Two ‘Single European Sky’ Projects

Athens International Airport (AIA) has achieved two major milestones of a European Commission co-funded project that concerns the EU’s priority for the creation of the “Single European Sky”.

Greek Hotels Top GRI Guest Satisfaction Index in July

Visitors to Greece were satisfied with the quality and services provided by Greek hotels in July, according to the latest data released by INSETE.

Thessaloniki Prepares for New Era with 30 Landmark Projects

Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal.

WTTC Report Reveals World’s Biggest Travel & Tourism Market

The latest Economic Trends Report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the world’s biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market.

Athens Airport Recovers 94% of 2019 Levels in August

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to rebound in August falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels by only 6.1 percent.

Ancient Greek Masterpiece ‘Kore of Thera’ Makes First Public Appearance

Santorini and Greece recently celebrated the first public appearance of the “Kore of Thera”, a 2.48-meter, white marble statue of a “Kore” - a standing female figure - dating back to the 7th century BC.

Region to Promote Attica Wines in US, Canada, Japan

The Attica Region will be taking action to promote wines produced in the area to countries abroad including the United States, Canada and Japan.

International Arrivals to Greece Hit 15.4 Million in January-July

A total of 15.4 million people visited Greece in the first seven months of 2022 via air or road fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data released by INSETE.