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Tourists Help Boost Summer Sales Turnover in Athens

Athens’ retail market saw a better performance during this year's summer sales period than in 2021 due to increased tourist flows.

Athens Center Gets ‘Green’ Upgrades in August

Aiming to build a more sustainable city, the Municipality of Athens in August carried out 19 green upgrade projects in neighborhoods around the city center.

Holy Land Uncovered: Special Thessaloniki Episode to Air September 18

The Greek city of Thessaloniki will be presented to Israelis through an episode of ‘Holy Land Uncovered’, a popular TV show on i24 News.

Greece to Set New Record for Tourism in 2022, Says Alpha Bank

Greece will probably break records in terms of tourism revenue this summer, Alpha Bank said in its latest economic developments report.

Rhodes, Crete and Athens are ‘Overflowing’ with Tourists, Says Study

Three Greek destinations are among European cities that are ‘overflowing’ with tourists during the summer, according to a list by Holidu.

Scheduled Air Capacity for Greece Stays Strong in September

Scheduled air capacity for Greece is expected to grow by some 2 million seats in the forthcoming incoming flight schedules for the country.

Greece Makes its Debut at MICE Expo ‘IBTM Americas 2022’

Greece made its debut at the IBTM Americas 2022, a leading international trade show in Mexico that connects professionals of the meetings and events industry.

Alonissos Hosts Greece’s First Underwater Wedding

Greece's first underwater wedding ceremony recently took place in the waters of Alonissos island of the Sporades group.

South Aegean Reports Booming Tourist Arrivals in August

2022 may just be the best tourism year for the islands in the South Aegean, according to data released for this August.

Mayors of Athens and New York Talk Tourism

Following the high increase of American tourists in Athens this summer, the Greek city's mayor is looking for ways to secure the rise and even attract more US travelers in the future.

World’s Most Powerful Passports: Greece Ranks 8th

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries.

Greece Doesn’t See Covid Vaccination Certificates Returning

Covid-19 vaccination certificates will most likely not be needed again in Greece, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Mina Gaga.

Four Greek Destinations Among Europe’s Top Spots with Fastest Mobile Internet Speeds

Athens, Nafplion, Santorini and Heraklion are among Europe’s top vacation destinations that offer the fastest mobile internet speeds, according to a survey conducted by Ookla.

Greece Sees Tourist Demand Up for Autumn, Winter Vacations

Greece is expecting the increased tourist flows this summer to continue into the winter and this way extend the 2022 tourism season.

Report: What the Internet was Saying About Greece and Athens in July

The volume of online social conversations for both Greece and Athens in July saw an important boost as visitation to the country and the city increased.

Thessaloniki’s TIF Event to Fill Up City’s Hotels in September

The Greek city of Thessaloniki is seeing a surge in bookings for September, especially for the period of the 86th TIF, a leading event in Southeastern Europe.

Thessaloniki – Izmir Ferry Service Expected in September

A new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki in northern Greece with Izmir in Turkey is expected to begin next month.

Athens Mayor Agrees to Support Sustainable Rebuilding of Ukrainian Cities

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis has agreed to support the sustainable rebuilding of Ukrainian cities by joining an initiative backed by the Eurocities network.

BBC Puts Attention on Lesser-known Tinos Island

The BBC highlights the landscape, tourism offerings and traditions of the lesser-known Greek island of Tinos.

GNTO Puts Greek Culture on the Calendar in September

The GNTO is supporting three cultural events that will take place in Athens and on the islands of Corfu and Chios in September.