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Greece Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System on Athens Airport Express Buses

A new contactless 'Tap & Pay' System is now available for passengers riding the express buses to Athens International Airport.

GNTO: Trips by Cypriots to Greece Up by 9% in January-March

The number of trips from Cyprus to Greece in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9%, compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

Mideast Travel Promotes Greece at Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt

Mideast Travel introduced the "captivating charm" and rich cultural heritage of Greece during the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt.

Acropolis Museum Exhibition: The Parthenon and Byron

On the occasion of 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, the Acropolis Museum honors his memory with a symbolic exhibition.

Greece to Pour €3b into Repair and Upgrade Works in Flood-hit Thessaly

Greece will be channeling 3 billion euros into reconstruction and upgrade works in the Region of Thessaly, which was hit by destructive floods last fall.

Airbnbs in Greece Fail to Win Over Travelers During Catholic Easter

Demand for Airbnb-style accommodation in Greece for Catholic Easter in March was down compared to other European countries found a study.

Culture Projects Worth €170m Planned for Attica Region

The rebranding of the wider Athens region will focus in large part on tapping into its cultural wealth.

Skiathos Tourism Season Begins Earlier than Ever, Mayor Expects Bumper Year

With a tourism strategy focused on sustainability, accessibility, and extending the season, the mayor of Skiathos, Thodoris Tzoumas, has high expectations for this year.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Focus on Destination Management, Become DMO

As part of efforts to expand its scope and attract funds, Thessaloniki’s tourism organization will operate as a DMO (destination management organization).

CruisePlan: New Sales Platform for Cruises Introduced to Greek Travel Agents

CruisePlan, a new sales platform for cruises created exclusively for travel agencies, has been launched by PameKrouaziera.gr.

More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Thessaloniki Drops on 2023 Traveler Satisfaction Index

Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels.

Elitour: Greece can Play a Leading Role in Thermal Tourism

Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour.

Greece’s GNTO Named Best Tourist Board Partner for 2023 by UK Tour Operators

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association.

Posidonia 2024 Marks the Rebirth of Greek Shipbuilding Industry

Over 85 shipyards from 26 countries already confirmed to showcase vessel design and production innovations at the Posidonia exhibition during June 3-7.

Golden Star Ferries Sails to Paros this Summer with Andros Queen Ship

Golden Star Ferries will connect the port of Rafina with the island of Paros for the upcoming summer season, starting on June 10.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Cruise Body CLIA Calls for Measures to Protect Seafarers from Security Threats

CLIA attended the G7 Transport Ministerial Session on Maritime Connectivity and stressed the need to ensure seafarer safety, considering current security threats in the Red Sea and elsewhere.

New Luxury ‘Nammos Hotel Mykonos’ Set to Open on Psarou Bay

Nammos Hotels & Resorts is launching its inaugural luxury property on Mykonos this summer on Psarou Bay.

The Bridge: Avant Mar Hotel to Open New ‘Bar Destination’ on Paros

A key feature of the Avant Mar on Paros this year will be "The Bridge", the hotel's new Gin and Tonic Bar expected to become a new "bar destination" on the island.