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PwC: Greek Mergers and Acquisitions Increased in 2018

Greek companies attracted a total capital of 5.5 billion euros in 2018, according to a report on “Deals in Greece” published by financial advisor PwC.

Posted On 15 Feb 2019

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

European Commission Sees 2.2% Growth for Greece in 2019

The European Commission is forecasting a 2.2 percent growth for the Greek economy in 2019, following the completion of its bailout program last August.

Posted On 14 Feb 2019

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Greece Expects Visitor Numbers from Israel to Soar in 2019

More than 700,000 travelers from Israel are expected to visit Greece in 2019, according to figures released by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Posted On 13 Feb 2019

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Healthy Passenger Demand Continued in 2018, Says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global passenger traffic results for 2018 showing that demand rose by a healthy 6.5% compared to full-year 2017.

Posted On 12 Feb 2019

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Fraport-run Greek Airports See 12.3% Passenger Traffic Rise in January 2019

Greece's 14 regional airports run by Fraport Greece registered a 12.3% rise in passenger traffic in January this year, compared to the same month in 2018.

Posted On 12 Feb 2019

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Greece Sees 80% Rise of Tourists from India in 2018

Greece has reported an 80 percent rise in arrivals from India in 2018 over 2017, following the Greek Tourism Ministry's strategy to make the country a sought after destination for Indian travelers.

Posted On 11 Feb 2019

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Greece Reports Decade-long Record of Arrivals from Belgium

Greece has achieved a decade-long record of visitor figures from Belgium, growing arrivals from the country to over 530,000 for 2018, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Posted On 08 Feb 2019

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Tourism to North Aegean Islands Recovers in 2018 After Migrant Crisis

The islands of the North Aegean, which have been on the receiving end of refugee and migrant flows from neighboring Turkey, recorded improved tourism results in 2018.

Posted On 08 Feb 2019

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London is the ‘Capital of Love’, Says Valentine’s Travel Survey by Ryanair

London is the most popular destination for travel this Valentine’s weekend (February 14-17), according to the results of a travel survey conducted by Ryanair.

Posted On 08 Feb 2019

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ITB Sees Global Travel Growth in 2019, Europe Holding Strong

Outbound travel from Europe grew by 5 percent in the first eight months of 2018, and is set to expand even further this year, according to the ITB World Travel Trends Report 2018/2019.

Posted On 07 Feb 2019

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Piraeus Breaks New Record, Second Largest Container Port in the Med

Cosco broke a new record in 2018, handling a total of 4.90 million teu and making Piraeus the second largest port in the Mediterranean after Valencia.

Posted On 07 Feb 2019

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Photo Source: @ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors

Greece Expecting Twice as Many US Travelers in 2019

Greece is expecting the number of travelers from the US to Greek destinations to double this year on the back of a 25 percent rise in incoming US tourism in 2018.

Posted On 06 Feb 2019

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Greeks Turned to Airbnb for Extra Income, Study Finds

The economic crisis, which took a bite out of Greeks’ wages or even left them unemployed, has led an ever-growing number to turn to short-term rentals.

Posted On 06 Feb 2019

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Sees Rise in Airbnb Rentals, Drop in Long-term Housing Availability

The short-term rental of properties in Greece has begun to create problems to the traditional long-term rental market, according to a Grant Thornton study.

Posted On 05 Feb 2019

, By Nikos Krinis

Bloomberg: Greece Working to Keep UK Travelers Coming After Brexit

The Greek government is reportedly taking measures ahead of a no-deal Brexit, in efforts to facilitate incoming tourism from the UK.

Posted On 05 Feb 2019

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Report: Thessaloniki Port Could Boost Balkan Activity

Thessaloniki Port, the second largest container port in Greece, can boost activity in the Balkan region and Southeastern Europe, once upgrade works are completed.

Posted On 05 Feb 2019

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Study Reveals how Greece can Attract Foreign Direct Investment

Greece can achieve growth by tapping into the manufacture of aircraft and ships - areas that attract foreign direct investment, according to a study carried out by IHS Markit.

Posted On 05 Feb 2019

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WTTC Says 700,000 Travel and Tourism Jobs at Risk Under ‘No-deal’ Brexit

Some 700,000 travel and tourism jobs could be at risk under a 'no-deal' Brexit, according to new analysis from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Posted On 04 Feb 2019

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More Greeks Choose Tourism Studies Thanks to Best Career Outlook

All the more young people in Greece are choosing to study tourism thanks to its strong professional outlook, according to the Labor Ministry's Ergani system.

Posted On 04 Feb 2019

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