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Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

Run Greece Piraeus 2024

Run Greece returns renewed and more dynamic and celebrating its 12th edition. Fourth stop will be the town of Piraeus on June 22.

Report: Greek Tourism Sees Robust Recovery in 2023 Compared to pre-Covid Levels

Greece in 2023 saw a robust tourism recovery in the post-Covid era with 32.7 million tourists and 20.4 million euros in revenue.

East Med Yacht Show 2024: Poros Port to Host 120 boats on Display

Greece's annual East Med Yacht Show on Poros will see 120 boats on display this year and expects thousands of attendees throughout April 25-28.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

February 28 Strike in Greece to Affect Public Transport, Ferry & Air Travel

Transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Wednesday, February 28, as transport employees will participate in a strike and work stoppages.

ELIME: Hellenic Ports Association Announces New Board of Directors

Athanasios Liagkos, the executive chairman of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, has been elected president of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) for a two-year mandate.

Greece Leading EU Country for Maritime Transport in 2022

Greece was one of the countries in the EU to remain in the lead in terms of maritime passenger transport in 2022.

Celestyal Cruises: Three New Countries, Six New Ports for 2024 and 2025

Celestyal is adding three new countries - Croatia, Montenegro and Italy - and six new ports - Kefalonia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Bari, Corfu and Katakolo - to its 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Environment Ministry Tables Bill Paving Way for Greek Port Upgrades

A bill paving the way for the launch of important port upgrade projects in Greece is open for public comment until November 15.

Holland America Line’s ‘Nieuw Statendam’ Cruise Ship Comes to Piraeus

The Nieuw Statendam vessel of Holland America Line was presented to a group of Greek travel agents and tourism professionals while it was docked in the port of Piraeus.

Piraeus Invites All to 2nd Taste Festival for ‘Seafood and More’

The Municipality of Piraeus will hold its second “Piraeus Taste Festival: Seafood and More” event on World Tourism Day.

Attica’s Top Ports Handle 4 Million Travelers in July-August

In July and August, Attica’s three largest ports handled a total of 4 million passengers.

Greek Ports, Highways Packed as Athenians Begin Summer Holidays

Piraeus and Rafina ports and the Greek national highway were packed over the weekend as the first Athenians set off for their summer holidays.

Athens and Piraeus Ready to Welcome UEFA Super Cup 2023

Athens and Piraeus are ready to welcome the UEFA Super Cup 2023 this August for the first time.

Sofitel Athens Airport Opens New Rooftop Restaurant: Jenny’s

The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel has opened its fully revamped rooftop restaurant bar on the ninth floor named “Jenny's”.

Greece and Piraeus Among Top Luxury Cruise Destinations in June

Greece and Piraeus are among the most popular luxury cruise hotspots this month, according to CruiseCompete’s latest survey on global cruise trends.

CLIA: Cruise Tourism is an Opportunity for Greek Travel Agents

Travel agents in Greece should view cruise tourism as an opportunity to increase or diversify their offer, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Andy Harmer, Managing Director, UK & Ireland.

Sea Days 2023: Piraeus Celebrates Maritime Heritage and Cultural Diversity

Discover the rich maritime heritage of Piraeus at Sea Days 2023, offering a vibrant celebration of culture, entertainment, and captivating performances.

MSC Cruises ‘Musica’ Ship Homeports for First Time in Greece

MSC Cruises is basing a new ship - the MSC Musica - in the port of Piraeus in Greece for the summer 2023 season.