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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.

Dutch, Austrians Pick Halkidiki for Hiking, Camping, Alternative Tourism

Camping, hiking and special forms of tourism are winning over travelers from Austria and Holland, who are choosing Halkidiki as their holiday destination.

Greece Expects More Arrivals from Austria and Norway in 2019

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is expecting a double-digit rise in tourist arrivals to Greece from Austria and Norway in 2019.

Athens, Crete, Santorini, Rhodes Hotel Investments Get Green Light

Major tourism projects in Athens and on the islands of Crete, Santorini and Rhodes have received the go-ahead by Greek authorities.

AirlineRatings.com Announces World’s Safest Airlines for 2019

Safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com has released its annual lists of the Top 20 safest airlines and Top 10 safest low-cost airlines for 2019.

Condor Adds New Routes to Greece for Summer 2019

German airline Condor will fly from Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Hanover to a number of Greek destinations, according to its summer flight schedule that starts at the end of March 2019.

GBR: More 5-star Hotels in Greece Running Under Brand Names

The majority - 59 percent - of five-star hotels in Greece are running under a brand name, according to a survey recently released by GBR Consulting.

Polish Demand for Greece on the Rise, More to Come in 2019

Greece welcomed 960,000 visitors from Poland during the January-September 2018 period, remaining at the top of the Polish market.

Greek Airports See 12.4% Rise in Incoming Traffic Overall

Greece’s major airports have seen a 12.4 percent rise in incoming traffic since the beginning of the year until the end of October.

Alonissos Attracts Interest of Leading Travel Experts in Finland

A number of Finnish tourism professionals and journalists were introduced to the tourism offerings of Alonissos in Greece, during an event in Helsinki.

Greece in ‘High Spirits’ at WTM London 2018 Expo – Photo Report

With the traditional market of the United Kingdom showing growth, Greece is expecting a new record of British arrivals in 2018.

Greece: No Indication (Yet) of Brexit Impact on UK Bookings for 2019

The booking behavior of British holidaymakers for Greece does not seem to currently have a "Brexit effect".

Halkidiki to Welcome Ireland as New Tourism Market in 2019

Ryanair's new Dublin-Thessaloniki flight, to take off in 2019, has sparked interest for the northern Greek destination of Halkidiki from the Irish market.

British Holidaymakers Lose the Booze and Embrace Instagram Instead, Says Survey

Posting the perfect Instagram pic on holiday is more important to young British holidaymakers than drunken debauchery, reveals research by WTM London.

Airlines Making Contingency Plans Ahead of Potential Brexit Upset

Unclear air traffic regulations due to Brexit, may lead to disruption, or even worse, to the complete halt of operations for up to a week.

Greece Looks to Boost Air Connectivity with France

Welcoming more flights from France to Greece in 2019 was high on the agenda of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura during recent discussions with French travel professionals.

Greece Presented to European Tourism Leaders by Minister Kountoura

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura presented Greece's tourism policy to over 150 European leaders in tourism, during the WTTC's first Europe Leaders Forum in Lisbon, Portugal.

Investors Eye Five-star Hotels as Greek Hospitality Market Changes

All the more investors are setting their sights on Greece, as tourism flows increase and businesses with non-performing loans need a way out.

Handelsblat: Robust Tourism Driving Greece out of Crisis

Tourists continue to flock to Greece despite the deadly fires, reports Handelsblat days after the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reassured travelers that the country was a safe destination.

WTM London: Applications Open for ‘World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018’

The application period for the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018, which will be held during WTM London in November, has opened and will last until August 6.