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Greek Easter Travel Boosts Hotel Occupancy Levels Countrywide

Destinations across Greece welcomed the boost in occupancy levels and spending during the extended Greek Easter weekend.

Marketing Greece Launches Promo Videos for Argosaronic Islands

Marketing Greece and AEGEAN airlines promote the Argo-Saronic Islands with 1-minute videos exploring local history, gastronomy and culture.

Study: Greece Tourism Professions in High Demand for the Future

SETE Intelligence's study on Greece's hospitality industry reveals the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling to meet future demands.

Greek Tourism Bodies Calling for Lower VAT Tax Rate

Greece’s tourism bodies have called for a unified 11% VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

PM: Increasing Tourist Spending in Greece a Top Priority for 2023

Increasing traveler spending in Greece is a main government priority for 2023, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece Winning Tourists with Strong Online Reputation

Greece and Athens managed to maintain their strong online reputation during October–December 2022, according to INSETE data.

Study: Greek Tourism Sector Short of 60,000 Employees in 2022

One in five jobs or 60,225 of the 262,981 related to tourism was never covered last year in Greece due to difficulty finding staff.

Loss of Russian Tourists in 2022 Keeps Greece’s Tourism Revenues Below 2019

The loss of the Russian market and fewer cruise passenger arrivals kept Greek tourism revenues below 2019 levels in 2022.

INSETE: Making Sustainability Part of Tourism Policy Vital for Greece

Incorporating sustainability practices into Greece’s tourism policy is crucial for the sector to remain resilient in the new era.

Mitsis Hotels and Voxel Give Insight on B2B Digital Payment Solutions for Travel Industry

Over 140 professionals from the travel, banking and digital sectors gained valuable insight on B2B digital payments in hospitality during a conference held by Mitsis Hotels and Voxel.

Ο Όμιλος Mitsis Hotels και η Voxel «δείχνουν» το μέλλον των ψηφιακών συναλλαγών Β2Β

Ο Όμιλος Mitsis Hotels και η Voxel συνδιοργάνωσαν με επιτυχία την ημερίδα «Future Trends in B2B Digital Payments in Hospitality».

Greece’s Tourism Ministry Honors Key Figures for Contribution to Industry

The Greek Tourism Ministry honored key figures of the industry for their efforts and contribution to tourism over the past years.

Marketing Greece Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Greek Tourism, Announces Next Steps

Marketing Greece, a non-profit organization and private sector initiative, this year celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

New Video Promotes Thassos’ Traditional Crafts, Local Products

A new video that promotes the traditional crafts and local products of Thassos has been released by Marketing Greece in the framework of its “Kavala–Thassos Tourism Partnership” initiative.

Travel Receipts for Peloponnese Region Greece Declined in 2021

Greece’s Peloponnese region saw tourism-related revenues drop in 2021 despite higher visitor spending, according to data recently released by INSETE.

Study: 11-month Arrivals to Greece Rise but Revenues Drop

The number of air travelers visiting Greece increased in the January-November period but spending dropped compared to 2019, according to INSETE.

In Memory of Dia Capsis

Dia Capsis, one of the most dynamic and innovative businesswomen in the Greek hospitality sector, has recently passed away.

Greek Hotels Dominate GRI Guest Satisfaction Index in November

Greek hotels outperformed rival markets in customer satisfaction in November, managing to remain in the lead for 11 consecutive months.

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).