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Greek Parliament Passes Golden Visa Changes, Reduces Grace Period

Greece passed its revised golden visa rules which increase investment limits and foresee a grace period for in-the-process buys to August 30.

Greek PM Envisions Turning Kalavryta into Year-round Destination

Actions will be taken to attract tourists to Kalavryta all year round, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

HOTREC: Rhodes to Host 1st EU Tourism Forum for Climate Crisis

Europe's tourism bodies, including HOTREC, ACI Europe, A4E, CLIA and ECTAA, will gather on Rhodes to discuss the climate crisis.

EU Bans Turkey’s Southwind Airlines Citing Ties with Russia 

Turkey’s Southwind Airlines plans to take legal action after the European Commission banned it from entering EU airspace.

Greece – China Connection Getting Stronger Through Tourism

The first direct flight from Shanghai to Athens marks the beginning of stronger tourism ties between China and Greece, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Report: Greece Among Countries with Best Beach Destinations for Solo Travelers

Greece is one of the top 5 countries in the world with the best beach destinations for solo travelers, according to a report by Wizz Air.

Greece’s ‘Rodos Week’ to Offer Free Stays to Last Year’s Rhodes Tourists

Greece will offer free accommodation on Rhodes to those evacuated from their hotels during the destructive fires last summer.

Greek Tourism Ministry Welcomes Strong Interest in Upgrade Funding Programs

The Greek Tourism Ministry welcomed dozens of investment plans seeking funding for upgrades and modernization.

Athens Welcomes First Direct Juneyao Air Flight from Shanghai

Juneyao Air touched down at Athens Airport on Tuesday, inaugurating its new intercontinental non-stop Athens-Shanghai service.

Safety a Top Priority for Property Buyers in Greece, Say Real Estate Experts

Safety, access to parking and public transport are the main factors affecting decisions to buy or rent property in Greece, a country-wide study found.

Employee Rights Priority for Greek Tourism, Labor Ministries

Ensuring that employee rights are respected and labor laws obeyed are the top priorities for the Greek labor and tourism ministries ahead of the tourist season.

Brown Hotels Announces More Hospitality Investments in Greece

Brown Hotels has plans to further expand in Greece this year with the opening of new hotels and also by managing third-party units.

Mylopotamos, Crete, Aiming for Tourism Development

The Municipality of Mylopotamos on Crete is aiming to transform the area into a destination that meets the needs of modern travelers.

Greek Airports See Passenger Traffic Rise by 15.7% in February to Over 2.4 Million

Greek airports in February saw the positive trend of the beginning of the year continue and experienced another increase in passenger traffic.

Greece Announces New Aviation Tourism Committee

Greece's committee for Aviation Tourism has been re-established by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry.

Piraeus Port Sees Strong Revenues from Cruise, Ferry Travel in 2023

Cruise travel and coastal shipping activities drive Piraeus Port Authority revenues up in 2023.

Europe’s Travel Sector Welcomes Romania and Bulgaria to Schengen

EU travelers to Romania and Bulgaria will no longer need to go through passport checks after the two countries joined the Schengen open travel zone.

Upward Trends for Tourist Arrivals by Road, Car Rentals in Greece

The number of tourists arriving by road to Greece is expected to increase this year on the back of a 30.45% rise in road arrivals in 2023.

Four ‘Smart’ Greek Cities Awarded EU Mission Label

Four Greek cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, which recognizes their plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

Skiathos Advertised to London, Paris and Berlin Commuters

A campaign promoting the Greek island of Skiathos is set to run in stations of London's underground and Paris' metro and on Berlin's tram to attract visitors this summer.