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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.

Metropolitan Park at Faliro Delta to Be Europe’s Largest NEB Project

A new metropolitan park at Faliro Delta is expected to be one of Europe’s largest and a major project towards Attica’s green transition.

Alpha Bank: Greece Tourism Set for Another Strong Year

Greece’s tourism industry is set for another strong year on the back of a quick post-Covid recovery in 2022, say Alpha Bank analysts.

Redevelopment of Faliro Seaside Zone Outside Athens Gets Green Light

The redevelopment of the Faliro seaside zone, the coastal zone mainly in the Athens suburb of Faliro, has been approved.

Passenger Traffic, Flights on Steady Rise at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is set to continue its positive performance and even exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023.

Greece Reports Largest Quarterly Growth in Eurozone

Greece recorded the highest quarterly growth in the Eurozone, up by 1.4% in Q4 2022, according to data released by Eurostat.

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.

ITB Berlin: Reactivating Long-haul Travel Crucial to Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Keeping long-haul travel strong is key if Europe wants to sustain its post-Covid travel recovery, according to industry experts at ITB Berlin.

GNTO: Tourism Can Be a Tool to Strengthen Global Ties

Greece can employ tourism in its strategy to strengthen international ties, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

Greece Allocates €100m to Culture Projects in Thessaly Region

The Greek government has announced 100 million euros in funding for culture projects in the Thessaly region.

Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals  

The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023.

Greek Minister Presents Tools for Thessaly Region Tourism Enhancement

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented tools for the promotion of the Thessaly Region.

East Macedonia & Thrace Region Explores Next Steps for Tourism

The Region of East Macedonia & Thrace is exploring ways to strengthen its tourism offering.

Nearly 30 Million People Chose to Holiday in Greece in 2022

Almost 30 million people chose to holiday in Greece last year with more than 4 million Brits leading the way.

Tourists to Greece Generate €17.63bn in Travel Receipts in 2022

The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts.

EU States Agree to ‘Phase Out’ Covid Travel Measures for China

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

Greek Travel Receipts from UK, French, German Markets Rise in 2022

Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019.

Dozens of Infrastructure Projects to Take Greek Tourism into New Era

One billion euros in infrastructure projects, including ports, marinas and ski resorts, are set to take Greek tourism into the new era.

Rhodes Co-Lab Plan Sets Out Actions to Make Greek Island Sustainability Model

In five years, the Greek island of Rhodes is expected to have developed into a global model of sustainable tourism.

ETC: Greece Among Countries to Recover Tourism Fast in 2022

Greece was among the top destinations in the Mediterranean to win over travelers last year, an ETC study found.