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Athens International Airport Best in Europe in Case of Flight Delay

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked by travelers as Europe’s best airport to get stuck in should your flight be delayed, according to travel tech company Holidu.

Posted On 26 Jul 2022

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Greece Expecting 5.7 Million Air Arrivals to Athens in 2nd Half of 2022

Some 5.7 million travelers are expected to fly to Athens in the second half of this year, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 25 Jul 2022

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Greece Doubles ‘Tourism for All’ Subsidized Vacation Vouchers

Twice as many Greeks are eligible this year for subsidized holidays under Greece's “Tourism for All” scheme, with 200,000 more people to get the benefit.

Posted On 25 Jul 2022

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Greece Flight, Passenger Numbers Up in First Half of Year

Greek airports recouped 90.6% of passenger traffic in the first six months of the year compared to the first half of 2019, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Posted On 22 Jul 2022

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Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August

Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector.

Posted On 21 Jul 2022

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Greek Airports Dealing Effectively With Delays

Greek airports appear to be handling flight delays effectively given the situation across Europe and around the globe, according to recent figures.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

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Tourism Minister Invites German Pensioners to Holiday in Greece Off Season

All the more Germans are hoping this year to visit Greece, which is both a favorite holiday spot and a popular vacation home investment destination.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

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Elitour and Athens Airport Team Up to Promote Health Tourism

Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour and Athens International Airport (AIA) agreed to work together to develop travel packages complete with benefits for medical tourism travelers.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

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Greece has Action Plan Ready for Autumn Covid-19 Wave

An action plan to address a recurrence of Covid-19 in Greece is ready and will be implemented in the fall if needed, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Posted On 19 Jul 2022

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US Tourists to Greece Up by 50% in June

Arrivals to Greece from the US, increased by 50 percent in June compared to record year 2019, reflecting a positive upward trend.

Posted On 08 Jul 2022

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Study: No Holidays This Year for 1 in 2 Greeks

One in two Greeks will not go on vacation this year, according to a study published recently by the Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE).

Posted On 08 Jul 2022

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GNTO to Showcase Mani Through its History, Culture, Food

The GNTO is looking to establish the region of Mani into a leading tourism destination with a focus on culture, gastronomy and history.

Posted On 08 Jul 2022

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Greece: New Rules for Tourists Infected with Covid-19

Tourists to Greece that find themselves infected with Covid-19 will not be required to quarantine, according to a new government decision issued this week.

Posted On 07 Jul 2022

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Minister: Tourism Driving Greece Growth Beyond Eurozone Average

Tourism is Greece’s “strong card”, set to generate revenues in 2022 that will boost the economy despite the challenges, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 07 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens Airport June Traffic Nears Pre-Covid Levels

Athens Airport nearly touched pre-pandemic passenger figures in June, reaching 2.43 million in total, still down by 6.8 percent over 2019.

Posted On 06 Jul 2022

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Greece’s Brand Name Stronger Than Ever

Greece's brand name is stronger than ever and Athens is making a comeback, said Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, adding that efforts were paying off.

Posted On 05 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Study: Limited Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Greek Tourism

Greek tourism enterprises are not likely to be affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, with new markets already replacing tourists from the two countries, found a recent report.

Posted On 05 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens Airport on Track to Full Recovery

Air traffic through Athens Airport is approaching pre-Covid levels with Greece expecting tourists into December, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 04 Jul 2022

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Fyli, Athens Aiming to Become an Alternative Tourism Destination

Developing Fyli in Athens, into an alternative tourism destination was the focus of a meeting between GNTO President Angela Gerekou and Fyli Mayor Christos Pappas.

Posted On 04 Jul 2022

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