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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.

GNTO: Authentic Experiences Can Enhance Greek Yachting Tourism

Authentic experiences on yachting and sailing trips could further enhance the Greek tourism offering, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

Greece to Enhance Tourism Offering with Health & Wellness Products

Greece is taking actions to further enhance the tourist experience with health and wellness products.

Taxes and Energy Costs Taking Toll on Greek Tourism and F&B Businesses

Greek hospitality and F&B businesses warn that taxes and rising energy costs are a threat to their viability.

Greece Promotes Alternative Forms of Tourism that Protect the Environment

In line with recent trends, Greece is investing in alternative forms of tourism and targeting the constantly increasing wellness market.

AEGEAN Launches 10 Direct Flights to Destinations in the Middle East

AEGEAN is boosting its activity in the Middle East with 10 new direct flights to a number of destinations.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

Greece Allocates Funds for Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades

Greece is planning to move ahead with tourism upgrade projects worth approximately 150 million euros.

Greece Taps into Digital Innovation to Enhance Tourism Experiences

Tapping into digital innovation to enhance the tourist experience is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Offering Exceptional Customer Service High on Priority List of Greek Travel Agents

HATTA, the association representing travel agents in Greece, has signed a cooperation agreement with the EBETAM certification body, aiming to offer exceptional customer service to travelers.

Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022

Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April.

Greece Seeks to Open Cheese and Dairy Factories to Tourists

Cheese and dairy factories in Greece will soon be open to tourists as part of the overall experience.

Travelers from Belgium and Germany Considering Greece for 2023

Interest in visiting Greece this summer is on the rise in Germany and Belgium, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

ETC: Greece a Top Pick for Europeans Planning Upcoming Trips

Greece is among the Top 10 countries Europeans are considering for their next trip, says the European Travel Commission (ETC).

GNTO to Support Ioannina, Epirus, as Top Tourist Destination

Promoting Ioannina in Epirus as a city break destination is among the goals of the GNTO for the northern Greece town.

Balkan Market to Pick Greece This Year

More travelers from Balkan countries are expected to visit Greece this year, boosting the number of road arrivals to the country by 40% over 2022.

Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index

Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”.

Athens Airport Exceeds 2019 Levels for First Time in January  

Athens International Airport is setting the pace for 2023 exceeding 2019 figures in January for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.