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EUFCN: Chiliadou Beach, Greece, Wins Best European Film Location Award

Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia in Greece was crowned “Best European Film Location of 2022” by the EUFCN.

Hyatt Looks to Add More Greek Hotels in its Luxury ‘Inclusive Collection’

Hyatt-owned ALG is interested in adding more Greek hotels to the “Inclusive Collection”, a portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts.

Yalos Tours Promotes Greece to French Tour Operators at FestiVITAS

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2023 at FestiVITAS show in France.

Greece: ‘Barbara’ Storm Affects Services, Closes Schools, Disrupts Travel

Greece’s winter storm named “Barbara” has put Greek authorities and citizens on alert as snowfalls, low temperatures and frost are expected on Monday.

Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

EUFCN: Greece’s Chiliadou Beach Nominated for Best Filming Location

The European Film Commission Network (EUFCN) has included Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia, Greece, among the five finalists for the Best Filming Location competition.

CNN Travel: Skyros, Greece, One of Europe’s Best Getaway Islands

CNN Travel chose Skyros, part of the Sporades Island complex in Greece, as an ideal European destination to “get away from almost everyone”.

New York Times: Methana One of ‘52 Places to Go in 2023’

Methana, situated on a volcanic peninsula attached to Northeastern Peloponnese, was included in The New York Times’ “52 Places to go in 2023” list.

Grivalia Invests in First Energy Autonomous Resort in Greece

Grivalia Hospitality has recently announced its plans to develop the first energy autonomous luxury resort in Greece.

Central Greece Aiming to Host More Sports Tourism Events, Attract Film Productions

The 2023 tourism promotion plan of Central Greece will focus on attracting more sports events and film productions to the region.

IATA: Global Air Travel Demand Robust in September

Strong demand for air travel in September kept the sector’s recovery on track with global traffic at 73.8% of September 2019 levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Aria Hotels Opens ‘360° Residences’ Complex on Kefalonia

Aria Hotels, a privately-owned boutique hotel and villas company, has opened the 360° Residences complex on the Greek island of Kefalonia.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Continues to Lag Behind pre-Covid Levels

Despite Greece’s strong comeback in tourism in 2022, Athens hoteliers are far from satisfied with the occupancy levels in the first eight months of the year.

Greek Gov’t Aiming to Take Tourism Sector Into a New Era

Sustainable tourism development focusing on environmental protection is among the government’s top priorities, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Thousands of Greeks Used Discounted Vacation Vouchers in August

Some 49,000 vouchers for subsidized vacations in Greece were used for hotel stays in August, according to the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Greece Aiming for €20bn in Tourism Revenues this Year

Greece’s tourism industry is closer to recovering fully with a growing number of international arrivals set to generate an estimated 20 billion euros by the end of 2022.

Greek PM Set to Announce More Relief Measures at Thessaloniki Fair Next Month

The Greek PM in September will present a new round of support measures aimed at offering relief to Greeks impacted by the energy crisis and inflation.

Aria Hotels Planning to Offer ‘Air Taxi’ Services to Guests in the Future

Aria Hotels has announced that in the future it will provide access to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to help its guests traverse Greece and its isles.

Greece Doubles ‘Tourism for All’ Subsidized Vacation Vouchers

Twice as many Greeks are eligible this year for subsidized holidays under Greece's “Tourism for All” scheme, with 200,000 more people to get the benefit.

Greek PM Pledges Relief for Athens Suburbs Hit by Fires

Greece’s PM announced relief measures for those affected by the devastating fire that ravaged several suburbs north of Athens on Mt Pendeli this week.