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Attica Region – China Agree to Join Forces in Tourism

The Attica Region agreed with the Embassy of China in Athens to set up a five-member working group that will oversee joint initiatives in tourism.

MSC Cruises Bringing 500,000 Passengers to Greece this Season

MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise brand, will have six different ships calling to Greek shores this season.

Rhodes Hoteliers Call for VAT Cutback in the Dodecanese Islands

Rhodes hoteliers are calling on Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reduce VAT for the Dodecanese islands to support growth.

Greece in Top 10 Most Popular Babymoon Destinations of 2024

Greece is among the top 10 most in-demand babymoon hotspots of 2024, according to a new global study by baby care company My 1st Years.

Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023.

Marousi’s Multi-million-euro Casino & Hotel Project Moves to Next Phase

Athens suburb Marousi is set to become a tourist hub thanks to ‘Project Voria’ which includes a casino, a 5-star hotel, park area and shops.

Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

Cyprus-Greece Ferry Connection to Start on May 29

The ferry service linking Cyprus with Greece is scheduled to resume operations for a third year in a row this May.

Greece Aiming to Include Knossos on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Greek authorities have taken action to include the world-famous site of Knossos on Crete on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024, Says WTTC

2023 paved the way for a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024 according to data by the WTTC.

Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

PNO: No Ferries in Greece on April 17 Due to Strike

Ferries throughout Greece will remain docked on Wednesday, April 17, due to a 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO).

ICAO Aiming to Tackle Unruly Passenger Behavior on Planes

ICAO urges members to accelerate ratification of international unruly air passenger treaty to address spike in disruptive incidents on board flights.

South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Two Top Floors of Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Shut Down

The Greek Tourism Ministry has sealed off the two top floors and the rooftop bar of Coco-Mat Athens BC which were blocking views to the Acropolis.

Green Transition in Greek Shipping to Start with Souda, Stylida Ports

The Greek Shipping Ministry is moving ahead with the green transition of the sector with Souda and Stylida port upgrades.

SAAE Gathers Greek Aviation Leaders to Discuss Industry Challenges

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) held an exclusive gathering in Athens, celebrating the vital role and continuous cooperation among its members in the aviation sector.

Eurostat: Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece Up by 15% in 2023

The number of short-term rentals in Greece last year increased by 15% compared to 2022 positioning the country 6th in the EU.

Greece’s Shipping Ministry Prepares for Green Transition

Greece is aiming to set up a maritime cluster that will focus on developing green technologies for the shipping sector.

Cyprus-based Thanos Hotels and Resorts has Big Plans for Greek Market

Thanos Hotels and Resorts, a family-run company in Cyprus, is aiming to open 10 new hotels in Greece over the next three years.