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Early Bookings to Greece Set Positive Pace for 2023

Greek tourism market insiders say early bookings are so far giving indications of a strong year ahead.

Western Macedonia Ready to Implement New Tourism Promo Plan

Sustainability and destination awareness are at the core of the Western Macedonia region’s new tourism promotion strategy.

GNTO’s Corporate Website Goes on the Air

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced that its new corporate website is now operational.

Greece to Showcase Western Macedonia as Tourist Destination

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing its actions on promoting Western Macedonia as a tourist destination.

Athens Among the First to Reactivate Direct Flights to China

Athens is among the first cities to have most reactivated their flight connections with China for 2023.

Americans Made Most Searches for Accommodation in Athens in 2022

High number of online searches reflect growing interest by Americans to stay in Athens this year.

Greece Subsidizes Holidays for an Additional 125,000 Applicants

Greece will subsidize holidays for an additional 125,000 applicants under its “Tourism for All” plan.

Greece and Albania Explore Joint Ventures in Tourism

Greece and Albania are explore ways to work together to increase tourist flows between the two countries.

Israel Top Int’l Source Market for Thessaloniki in 2022

Travelers from Israel, US and Germany were back in Thessaloniki in 2022 boosting overnight stays.

Airlines from the US Boost Link to Greece with 56 Weekly Flights

Direct flights from the United States to Greece are set to boost tourism in the country and bring in 1 billion euros in revenue.

Greece Meets Conditions to Become Health Tourism Destination

Greece could potentially attract 100,000 tourists seeking medical, health and wellness services who would generate more than 400 million euros annually.

Dozens of Infrastructure Works to Prepare Crete for New Era

A total of 480 major infrastructure projects including road works, hospitals and a new airport are scheduled for Crete.

Demand for Airbnbs in Greece to Remain Robust in 2023

Demand for Airbnbs in Greece is expected to remain strong this year on the back of a positive 2022.

Tapping into Wellness Tourism Next Priority for Greece

Greece is aiming to tap into wellness tourism and take actions to attract investments in that direction.

WTTC: Sustainability to Top Travelers’ Agenda in 2023

Travelers are set to spend more on sustainable travel this year, according to a report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

2022 Flight Activity at Greek Airports Exceeds Pre-Covid Levels

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced that flight activity through all of Greece’s airports surpassed pre-Covid 2019 levels by 0.6%.

Greek Hotels, Restaurants Post Strong Gains in November

Turnover in November 2022 at hotels and restaurants in Greece outdid 2021 results, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Ioannina and Epirus Want to Boost Airline Connectivity in Winter

Hoteliers in Ioannina and Epirus are calling for more direct international flights in the winter and spring.  

Study: UK Prices for Package Holidays to Greece Soar

Package holidays to Greece for a week will cost British travelers 30% more this year compared to 2022, according to UK consumer association Which?.

Greek Tourism Businesses Eligible for Energy-saving Upgrades

The Greek government is allocating €100 million to tourism enterprises that want to invest in energy saving upgrades.