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ICAP PRIF: Greece’s Port and Marina Services Can Boost Tourism Revenues

Greece’s port and marina infrastructure and services can contribute to the country’s tourism revenues, according to an ICAP CRIF study.

Greece ‘TikToks’ its Way into World’s Most Trending Honeymoon Destinations

Greece ranked 4th on the “World’s Trending Honeymoon Destinations” list, according to TikTok data analyzed by luxury travel company Kuoni.

Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Thessaloniki’s Hotel Occupancy Still Not Close to 2019 Levels

Thessaloniki’s hotel occupancy rates during the first nine months of the year were down by 13.9% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the same period.

Greece Ranks 6th as World’s Most Popular Destination for Weddings

Greece ranks 6th in the World’s Most Popular Places for Destination Weddings list, according to Google search data analysis.

Greek Sports Tourism and Culinary Events Happening in October

Greece’s tourism season is continuing well into October with four international sports tourism and culinary events scheduled to take place.

Corinth’s Isthmus Tourist Info Kiosk Sees Visitor Numbers Rise

More than 9,500 tourists in August and September visited the revamped Isthmus Tourist Info Kiosk near the Corinth Canal in Greece.

Jan-Sept Passenger Traffic at Greece’s Regional Airports Beats 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through 14 Greek regional airports during the first nine months of the year exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels by 3.1%.

Melia Hotels International Set on Doubling Portfolio in Greece

Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International aims to double its portfolio of hotels in Greece by 2025.

Brown Hotels Boosts Presence in Greece with More Units

Brown Hotels will be opening nine new design hotels in Greece expanding its collection of boutique hotels in the country.

Strong Tourist Flows Boost Greek SME Business

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Greece are benefitting from the country’s increasing tourist activity this year, gaining support after two years of Covid-19 slowdown.

Short-term Rentals Regulations in Europe Expected by Year-end

The European Commission is expected to present rules for Airbnb-style rentals in Europe by the end of 2022.

September Regional Airport Arrivals in Greece Up by 7.2%

Tourist arrivals into autumn are going strong with Greece’s regional airports marking a 7.2% increase in September, compared to the same month in pre-Covid 2019.

Greece Evolving into Leading Yachting Destination

Greece is securing a spot on the global map of top yachting destinations following marina upgrades, according to the Tourism Ministry’s secretary general, Olympia Anastasopoulou.

Celestyal Removes Covid-19 Vaccination, Recovery Certificate Rule for Cruises

Celestyal has announced the immediate removal of requirements for proof of valid Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates for cruise passengers.

IATA: Global Air Travel Recovery on Track in August

Peak travel season ends on a high note in August, announced the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Amazon Pilot Project to Make Naxos a ‘Smart’ Island

Amazon has joined forces with Greek companies in a pilot project aimed at making the Cyclades island of Naxos a “smart island”.

SETE Expects Tourism Revenues to Reach €19bn in 2022

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) expects Greece’s tourism revenues in 2022 to exceed pre-pandemic 2019 levels and reach 19 billion euros.

Greece a Champion in Super Yacht Charters

Super yacht charters in Greece increased by 20% over the summer placing the country in the lead compared to rival destinations, according to recent data.

Greece to Benefit from EU-Qatar Air Transport Deal

Greek lawmakers approved an air travel agreement between Greece and Qatar which is part of a previous deal between the European Union and Qatar.