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Fraport Greece Conducts Full-scale Emergency Exercise at Kefalonia Airport

Fraport Greece held a drill at Kefalonia Airport "Anna Pollatou" to test the effectiveness of its emergency response plan in the event of an aircraft accident.

Hellenic Seaplanes: First Test Run to Greek Port of Lavrio

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

Int’l Traffic Through Greece’s Regional Airports Hits New High in 2023

International passenger traffic through the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece hit a new high in 2023 marking a 14.14% rise over pre-Covid 2019.

Adaptability – Innovation New Tourism Strategy Focus for Greece

Greece’s new tourism strategy will focus on adaptability and innovation, announced Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Hilton Launches New Long-Stay Brand ‘LivSmart Studios’

Hilton has announced “LivSmart Studios by Hilton” as the official name of its new studio apartment-style, extended-stay hotel brand.

Greece the World’s Most Googled Country for Travel in 2023

Greece topped the Top 10 most Googled countries in the world to travel to in 2023, with Rhodes among the most Googled travel islands.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at the SNFCC in Athens

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will ring in the new year with a phantasmagoria of fireworks, live music, a huge party, the first race of the year and ice skating into the night.

Report: Travelers to Take Fewer but Longer Trips in 2024

The first travel trend in a outlook report of ForwardKeys sees travelers opting for fewer but longer trips in 2024.
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2023 Year in Review: Greek Tourism News Highlights

GTP Headlines takes a look back at what happened in 2023, an eventful year that saw Greek tourism recovering from the impact of the pandemic despite natural disasters, inflation and geopolitical instability.

Alpha Bank: Tourism Key Driver of Greece’s Economic Recovery in 2023

Tourism played a decisive role in Greece’s post-Covid recovery and is set to support growth in the coming years, found a report.

ECTAA: Greek Tourism Achieves Record-breaking Year, Focusing on Sustainable Growth

Greece's tourism sector marks an extraordinary milestone in 2023, demonstrating a robust resurgence to pre-pandemic levels, according to Europe’s travel agents.

INSETE: 5 Greek Regions Account for 90% of Country’s Tourism Revenues

Greece’s tourism revenues reached 24 billion euros in 2022 contributing 11.5% directly to Greece’s GDP.

Greece Launches ‘Rhodes Pass’ for Free Week-long Holidays

Greece said it would be offering free seven-day holidays for those who were forced to flee Rhodes last summer after the fires.

Aldemar Resorts Joins We4all Alliance, Plants Trees in Ilia

Greek hotel group Aldemar Resorts recently planted 100 saplings during a tree planting initiative in Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece Continue to Boost Regional Airport Traffic

Strong international traffic through Greece’s 14 regional airports is expected to continue into the new year.

Meliá Hotels: Rise in Bookings for Crete and Rhodes During 2023

Meliá Hotels has observed a consistent upward trend in tourism in Greece, with bookings for 2023 showing a significant increase compared to 2022.

Minister: Greece Setting High Sustainability Goals in Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking ahead to a new era setting high sustainability goals.

Athens, Greece, Among Best Cities in the World for 2024

Athens, Greece, is in the 2024 World’s Best Cities index for its resilience and growth despite challenges.

Athens International Airport Hosts Successful Emergency Preparedness Drill

Athens International Airport (AIA), airline partners and emergency organizations practiced their cooperation and coordination in the event of an incident.