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Terrorism Crisis Hits Greece’s Cruise Industry Hardest, For The Moment

Greece's cruise industry, because a significant portion of its business comes from North American customers, is in for a tough time. Along with this, the industry also has to deal with the possible surge in oil prices, the likelihood of a global recession, the difficulties in air...

Brussels to Clamp Down on Airbnbs After Legal Win

Brussels will be imposing its own rules and limits on Airbnb-style rentals after winning a court challenge.

Demand for Airbnbs in Athens Spurs New Listings

Airbnb demand spurred an increase in September listings in Athens by as much as 40% in some neighborhoods.

Moody’s: Spring or Autumn the New Trend for Tourists Visiting Greece

Climate change impact on Greece may prompt travelers to change habits and visit off season, according to Moody’s.

Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities

Home-sharing giants Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO have agreed to work with Greek tax authorities.

Top 10 Athens Neighborhoods Highest in Demand for Airbnbs

Travelers looking for Airbnb-style accommodation in Athens are booking in these 10 areas.

Op-Ed: ‘Greece should strive to lead a sustainable aviation revolution’ – Rafael Schvartzman, IATA

IATA Regional Vice President for Europe Rafael Schvartzman talks to GTP and highlights that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the industry's number one priority.

Global Ecotourism Market Gaining Ground, Expected to Grow 15% Between 2023-2033

The ecotourism market is set to surge in the following years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable travel and supported by technology and conservation efforts worldwide.

ForwardKeys: Events and Trends that Shaped the Travel Industry in 2022

ForwardKeys has released a travel review of 2022, which paints a conflicting picture in which optimism following the Covid-19 pandemic is offset by pessimism regarding other threats.

Greece Sees Available Airbnb-style Rentals Rise in 2022

The number of properties available online for short-term accommodation rental increased in 2022, according to data by the Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA).

Athens Airport Announces Measures to Tackle Curbside Traffic Congestion

Athens International Airport (AIA) will install an access control scheme at the entrance and exit areas of its Departures and Arrivals curbs to decongest vehicular traffic.

WTTC Tells How Travel & Tourism Can Reverse Destruction of Nature

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.

Autohellas Acquires Hertz Franchisee Partner in Portugal ‘HR Automoveis’

Autohellas has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of 85.60% of the share capital of HR Automóveis, the franchisee partner of Hertz International in Portugal, at a consideration of 31.5 million euros.

US Drops COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers Flying into the Country

The Biden administration has lifted its requirement that international travelers test negative for Covid-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States.

ETC Sees Full Comeback for Domestic Travel in Europe this Year

Domestic travel is expected to recover fully in 2022 as the Covid-19 pandemic gradually subsides, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Greeks Join Ukraine Airbnb Support Initiative

The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has joined a global Airbnb initiative to support people impacted by the Russian invasion through symbolic bookings made for properties in Ukraine.

Quendoo Presents Innovative Solutions for Greece’s Property and Hotel Owners

Quendoo, a company that offers digital infrastructure to generate direct bookings and manage OTA bookings for all size hotels and vacation rentals, recently entered the Greek market.

TravelStaytion Selected as Official Connectivity Provider of Homes & Villas by Marriott Int’l

TravelStaytion has been selected as an official connectivity provider of Homes & Villas by Marriott International.

ECDC Advises Adults to Consider Third Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is advising adults and mainly those over 40 to consider getting a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Germany: Unvaccinated Travelers from Greece Have to Quarantine

Unvaccinated people traveling to Germany from four EU countries, including Greece, will be required to quarantine upon arrival.