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CLIA – SEA Europe Urge EU to Include Cruise Ship Building in Net Zero Act

Cruise lines, shipyards and marine equipment makers are calling on Europe to include cruise ship building and maritime technology in the Net Zero Industry Act.

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.

Greece One of the World’s Top Family Holiday Destinations

Greece is among the ten best destinations for families to visit in 2023, according to a list released by The Family Vacation Guide.

Crete: New Collaboration to Promote Heraklion’s Gastronomy to Cruise Passengers

The port of Heraklion, Crete, will host a year round exhibition space that will introduce the local gastronomy to cruise passengers, according to an agreement signed between the city’s municipal and port officials.

Greece Tops ‘World’s Most Popular Luxury Cruise Destinations’ List in October

Greece and the ports of Piraeus, Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes were among the most requested luxury cruise destinations in October, according to a report by CruiseCompete.

WTM 2022: Beach Holidays Still Number-one Choice of Brits, City Breaks Come Second

UK holidaymakers mainly prefer vacations by the beach, according to the WTM London 2022 industry report.

Piraeus Port Authority Makes Cruise Tourism a Top Priority

The Piraeus Port Authority is moving ahead with actions to establish Greece’s largest port into a major homeport in the Mediterranean.

Athens to Host 1st Public Health Congress on Maritime Transport

Athens is the host destination of the inaugural “Public Health Congress 2022 on Maritime Transport and Ports: sailing to the post-COVID-19 era”.

Adriatic’s Cruise, Ferry and Yacht Players to Meet at Maritime Forum in Bari, Italy

Players in the cruise, ferry and nautical sectors from the seven countries flanking the Adriatic will gather in Bari, Italy, for the 5th edition of the Adriatic Sea Forum during October 6-7.

New EU Border Rules Top CLIA Dialogue

The new EU border rules starting in 2023 and the ways they will affect passenger flows at port terminals topped the agenda of an event of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Greek Ministry to Promote Religious Tourism with Cruise

The Greek Tourism Ministry is working with the Church of Greece to develop religious tourism options, as part of ongoing efforts to diversify the tourism product on offer.

Greece to See More Cruise Ship Arrivals at Ports this Year, Says ELIME

More cruise ship arrivals to Greek ports this year are expected compared to 2019, according to the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Thessaloniki Expecting Over 60 Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2022

Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event.

Celestyal Launches 1st Cruise Out of Lavrio Homeport for 2022

Celestyal Cruises recently launched its first departure from the port of Lavrio - the third of its homeports - during a special event on board the "Celestyal Olympia".

Elivi Skiathos Promises Guests Exciting New Experiences for 2022 Season

The Elivi Skiathos resort is inviting travelers to discover the island of Skiathos through outdoor activities including hiking, cycling and diving.

Cruise Travel Gave Greek Tourism a Boost in 2021

The cruise industry helped boost tourism to Greece in 2021 and is set to contribute to the country’s dynamic comeback this year, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) final data.

Covid-19: CDC Lifts All Cruise Travel Warnings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently dropped all warnings for cruise travel.

CDC Revises Cruise Travel Advisory but Stills Sees ‘High’ Risk

The CDC has lowered the risk level for cruise travel but advises travelers to make sure they are up to date with Covid-19 vaccines before boarding a cruise ship.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Welcomes City’s First Cruise Ship for 2022

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) recently welcomed the Viking Sky, the first cruise ship to arrive at the city’s port, for 2022.

Cruise Travel to Greece to Break All Records in 2022, Says Minister Kikilias

Cruise travel to Greece will break all records in 2022 with a 300% increase estimated for Thessaloniki alone, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.