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Longer Tourism Season, More Destinations are SETE’s Goals for Greece

Extending the tourism season and introducing lesser-known destinations are at the core of the Greek Tourism Confederation’s plan for the next years.

Greece Sees Opportunity in Sustainable Tourism Products

A key priority for Greece is to achieve a “top of mind” brand name by offering the very best in sustainable tourism options, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

Greece Announces Measures to Ease Energy Crisis Impact on Households, Businesses

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday announced a 3.2-billion-euro energy scheme, in efforts to ease the impact of soaring energy costs on households and businesses.

The Guardian Includes Seven Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Best

Seven beaches in Greece are included among the best in Europe on a list released by UK daily newspaper The Guardian.

Sojern: Global Travelers Picking Greece for Summer Vacation

Greece is winning over more holidaymakers from around the globe who are making plans for summer, according to Sojern.

Tighter Safety Rules for Hotels in Greece, More Inspections

Starting this month, Greece’s Labor Inspection Body will be carrying out checks at hotels to ensure laws and safety regulations are being implemented.

Greece’s State-funded Holiday Scheme Made Easier

Greece's state-funded program covering holidays for lower-income families or individuals will be extended to more people and be easier to get.

Greek Hoteliers Protest Unfair Practices by Digital Platforms

Greek hoteliers have filed a complaint with the Competition Commission requesting immediate action to tackle unfair practices employed by digital platforms.

Thessaloniki Expecting Over 60 Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2022

Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event.

Greece Among Top Countries for Adventure Travel, Study Reveals

Greece is among the world’s top countries for adventure travel, ranking 12th on a list recently released by Superdry.

100 Cities Participating in EU Mission for Climate-neutral, Smart cities by 2030

Six Greek cities including Athens, are among the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, according to an announcement by the Commission.

Greece Expects Tourism Surge from Romania

Greece this year is expecting a strong increase in the number of Romanian travelers who are showing an interest in destinations including Halkidiki, Pieria, the Ionian islands, Evia and Thassos.

New Thomas Cook: 30% of Bookings for 2022 are for Greece

Greece is currently the biggest selling destination of the new Thomas Cook, according to the company's CEO, Alan French.

GBR: Athens and Thessaloniki Welcomed New Hotels During the Pandemic

The hotel sectors in both Athens and Thessaloniki saw an expansion during the two first years of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest report by GBR Consulting.

Athens Airport Sees Passenger Numbers Bouncing Back

Athens International Airport (AIA) is seeing its numbers begin to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels with its passenger traffic in April at 1.68 million, below the respective 2019 levels by just 15.5%.

Ancient Nemea Gets European Heritage Label Status

The archaeological site of Nemea in the Peloponnese has been awarded the European Heritage Label by the European Commission.

Tourism Minister Kikilias Begins Promoting Greece to Target Markets – First Stop: Romania

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias is traveling to Romania under the ministry's ‘door to door’ strategy to promote Greece to target markets.

US Carriers Have More Plans for Greece, New Connections Under Consideration

Greece may see an expansion of existing US airline routes for 2022 and new direct connections to/from American cities such as Miami and Dallas next year.

Greece Sees Big Rise in Airline Seat Capacity on Incoming Flights in May

Greece is getting ready to welcome over one million arrivals this month, according to data from the Recovery Tracker tool of INSETE.

Greece to Promote Tourism Product Through ‘Door to Door’ Strategy

The Greek Tourism Ministry will follow a ‘door to door’ strategy to promote Greece as a tourism destination to target markets abroad.