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Greek Tourism on Track to Reach and Even Surpass 2019 Levels, Says SETE

SETE is optimistic about the course of Greek tourism this year and says the record 2019 figures may even be surpassed.

Greek Tourism Stakeholders Call for Unified 11% VAT Across Services

Greek tourism professionals reiterated their call for a unified 11 percent VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

Greece is a Leading Vacation Choice Among 10 Source Markets, says Report

Greece is a leading outbound holiday destination choice in most of its main source markets, according to research by INSETE.

Investments and Infrastructure Priorities for Greek Tourism Ministry

Greece’s new tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, says investments, infrastructure and developing new destinations are top priorities.

Dodecanese Islands Welcome Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January-May

The Dodecanese islands welcomed 78,000 more visitors in the first five months of the year marking a 14% increase over 2022.

Marketing Greece Appoints Ioanna Dretta as New President

Ioanna Dretta has been elected as president of Marketing Greece, a private sector initiative established to promote Greece as a modern tourism destination.

Greece Welcomes 1.2 Million More Air Arrivals During January-May

Greece welcomed a 29.3% increase in international arrivals by air during the first five months of the year.

Study: 70,000 Jobs Still Open as Greek Tourism Season Starts

Greece’s peak tourism season has kicked off with some 70,000 jobs still open, found a study.

BoG: Arrivals to Greece Up in Jan-April, Average Spending Per Trip Drops

Tourists to Greece appear to spending less despite an increase in arrivals in the first four months of the year.

New Investments in 2021-2022 Boost Greek Hotel Sector

Nearly 4 billion euros went into Greece’s hotel sector over the last two years with the bulk of funds invested in the construction of new hotels.

Alexandros Thanos Steps in as SETE’s New Approved Advisor

Alexandros Thanos steps in as approved advisor for SETE, the body that represents all suppliers of Greek tourism.

Arrivals by Air and Road to Greece Reach 4.4 Million in First Four Months

Greece welcomed 4.4 million arrivals by air and road during the January-April 2023 four-month period.

SETE’s New President Sets Priorities for Greek Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will focus attention on five areas to ensure the continued sustainable development of Greece’s largest sector.

Eurobank Chief Says RRF Tools to Drive Greek Tourism Sector Growth

More than 600 million euros in funding, 200 million euros of which coming from Eurobank, are expected to go into Greece’s tourism infrastructure.

Greek Tourism Body SETE Announces New Board of Directors

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held elections on Wednesday and elected its new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate.

SETE: Yiannis Retsos Passes the Torch to New President

Yiannis Retsos has stepped down as president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), after six years in that role since 2017.

Airlines Boost Seat Capacity to Meet Greek Summer Demand  

Airlines are increasing seating capacity to meet the growing demand for Greece ahead of summer.

Greece’s INSETE Launches Free Air Data Tracking Tool

The INSETE Greek tourism research body has launched a free tool that monitors air seat planning and bookings on international flights.

Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.