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Seaplane Arrival Paves Way for Waterway Operations in Greece

Greece received its first seaplane that will shorten travel time to the islands when waterway operations kick off.

Greece Welcomes R&I Rating Upgrade to Investment Grade

Japanese agency R&I upgraded the Greek economy's rating to investment grade BBB- with a stable outlook.

Greek Tourism Enterprises Say Incentives Key to ‘Green’ Transition

Greek tourism enterprises are counting on government incentives to move forward with sustainability objectives, according to a study by Deloitte and INSETE.

Greek Island Entrepreneurs Calling for Support, Incentives

The Greek government is looking into ways to encourage and support entrepreneurship on the Greek islands.

Greek Island Transport Subsidy Program Accepting Applications

Greek island residents and businesses can apply for transportation subsidies through to August 31.

Greece to Make POS Machines Mandatory in Taxis, Delivery Services

Greece will make POS machines mandatory in taxis and delivery services and encourage card use.

Athens and Thessaloniki to Welcome 250 Electric Buses, Says Transport Ministry

Athens and Thessaloniki will soon be welcoming the first 250 electric buses to facilitate transportation.

Greek Policymakers to Examine Measures for Airbnb-style Rentals

Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market.

Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Boosts Economy by Nearly €1bn in Jan-May

Greece’s residence by investment scheme boosted the economy by almost 1 billion euros in the first five months of 2023.

Investments and Infrastructure Priorities for Greek Tourism Ministry

Greece’s new tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, says investments, infrastructure and developing new destinations are top priorities.

Airbnb Drops Listings That Do Not Meet Quality Standards

Airbnb announced this week that it would be doing away with any listings that fail to meet quality standards.

Greece’s Property Market Strong in Q1 Despite Uncertainties  

Greece’s property market is boosting the economy with foreign direct investments up in the first three months of 2023.

New Minister Aims to Equally Distribute Tourism Across Greece

New Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has made it a priority to fairly distribute tourist flows and revenues to all of Greece.

SOKEE: Greece Should Focus More on Exhibition-driven Tourism

Further developing exhibition tourism was the focus of the first conference of the Greek Exhibition Industry Association in Athens.

Local Tourism Bodies Encourage Greek Airlines to Vie for Ioannina-Heraklion Route

Tourism bodies in the Ioannina prefecture are calling on Greek airlines to vie for the Ioannina-Heraklion air route.

Athens and Thessaloniki See New Hotel Project Boom in Q1

Athens and Thessaloniki are seeing a hotel boom as increasing tourist arrivals boost occupancy levels.

Demand for Airbnb Rentals in Greece Soars in May

Demand for Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Greece in May exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels and supply.

Ferry Travel in Greece Among the Costliest in Europe

The cost of traveling by ferry boat in Greece is among the highest in Europe, found a study.

Greece’s New Prime Minister Sworn in, Announces Cabinet

Greece’s new prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has announced the members of his cabinet.

Greece in the Top 10 Countries to Attract Millionaires in 2023

Greece ranks seventh on a list of countries expected to welcome the world’s wealthiest people this year.