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UK’s Newmarket Adds New Guided Trips to Greece for 2024

UK tour operator Newmarket Holidays to add more guided and escorted trips to Greece in 2024 and extra capacity on popular options.

Jet2 Teams Up with Greek Local Gov’t to Promote Skiathos Island

Aiming to boost UK tourist arrivals to Skiathos, the island’s municipal authority has teamed up with Jet2 for the launch of a new campaign.

No Holidays this Year for One in Two Greeks

One in two Greeks will not be able to go on holiday this year due to the cost-of-living crisis, found a study.

UNWTO: New Tourism Narrative Needed

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is underlining the need to change the tourism narrative and portray the sector as a driver of development.

Eurobank Chief Says RRF Tools to Drive Greek Tourism Sector Growth

More than 600 million euros in funding, 200 million euros of which coming from Eurobank, are expected to go into Greece’s tourism infrastructure.

Airlines Boost Seat Capacity to Meet Greek Summer Demand  

Airlines are increasing seating capacity to meet the growing demand for Greece ahead of summer.

Airbnbs in Greece Almost Fully Booked for Holy Spirit Weekend

Airbnb-style rentals in Greece are almost fully booked ahead of the three-day Holy Spirit weekend.

Greece’s INSETE Launches Free Air Data Tracking Tool

The INSETE Greek tourism research body has launched a free tool that monitors air seat planning and bookings on international flights.

HCAA: Greek Airports to Beat Pre-Covid 2019 Traffic Levels This Year

Greece is expecting passenger traffic in all airports this year to exceed pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Greece Welcomes More than 1 Million Travelers in Q1

More than 1.87 million travelers visited Greece in Q1 boosting travel receipts by 63.8% and setting the pace for the months ahead.

Greece Breaks 12-month Short-term Rentals Record

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece boosted 12-month occupancy levels past those of other European countries.

BoG: US Tourists Drive Rise in Greece Travel Receipts for January-March

Greece Q1 travel receipts came close to pre-Covid 2019 levels driven in large part by US traveler arrivals and spending.

Rising Demand Boosts Turnover at Greek Hotels and Restaurants

Greek hotels and restaurants posted strong gains in March reflecting a robust tourism dynamic for the months ahead.

NBG: Greek Hotels Optimistic for 2023, Expect Strong Growth in Next Three Years

Greek hotels are set for a positive three years ahead on the back of a dynamic start in 2023, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Air Passenger Traffic to Greece Continues to Mark Sharp Rise

Passenger arrivals across all airports in Greece marked a sharp increase in the first four months of the year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece Ranks 35th Out of 88 Countries in 1st Meaningful Tourism Index

Greece still has a long way to go in terms of achieving “meaningful tourism”, according to the first Meaningful Tourism Index released by the Hamburg-based Meaningful Tourism Center.

Greece Preparing Bill for New Health Tourism Products & Medical Visa

Greece is preparing a new bill to create a medical visa and health ministry-certified clinics to provide specialized services at large tourist resorts.

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.