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‘Space Between’ Art Show to Highlight Hilton’s History, Create New Conrad Narrative

Contemporary photography, snapshots from previous decades and street art are presented in an outdoor exhibition around the site that used to be home to Hilton Athens.

Greek Interim Tourism Minister Meets with Innovators to Discuss Next Day

Greece’s interim tourism minister, Ioanna Dretta, met with sector innovators to discuss opportunities and challenges ahead.

April Tourism Boosts Turnover at Greek Hotels and Restaurants

Greek Easter and the first tourist arrivals to Greece for 2023 boosted April turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers.

New Investments in 2021-2022 Boost Greek Hotel Sector

Nearly 4 billion euros went into Greece’s hotel sector over the last two years with the bulk of funds invested in the construction of new hotels.

Ioanna Dretta: New Greek Gov’t Must Coordinate to Ensure Tourism Sector

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta sets out priorities for new government after elections.

TUI Extends Packages for Greece to November Driven by Strong Demand

Travel demand for Greece this summer is growing with Crete leading the way, according to German travel giant TUI.

Eleonas’ Intercity KTEL Bus Depot Project Moves to Next Phase

The Eleonas intercity KTEL bus depot project has moved to the next phase after environmental terms were approved.

Greece Launches New ‘Tool’ to Crack Down on Tax Evasion

Greek authorities are enhancing tax fraud efforts with a new digital ‘tool’ that enables financial profiling and cross-referencing.

Hundreds of Small Family-owned Hotels in Greece Up for Grabs

More than 200 mostly family-owned hotels in Greece are being sold off to the best bidders as owners are unable to cope with rising costs.

MICE Tourism: Athens Welcomed 40,000 Business Travelers in 2022

Athens is steadily evolving into a meetings and conferences destination hosting 109 international conventions in 2022.

Grimaldi Group Acquires Majority Stake in Heraklion Port Authority

Grimaldi Euromed SpA and Minoan Lines SA awarded 67 percent majority stake in Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority.

Greece Opens New Round of Tourism Business Funding  

Tourism business owners active in Greece can now apply for funding and grants under a second round of support.

Study: Greece Among World’s Luxury Travel Destinations This Summer

Greece is among the world’s leading destinations for luxury travelers in 2023, according to a study by Condé Nast Johansens.

Plans for Amateur Panathinaikos Sports Club Facilities Approved

Plans for the facilities that will house Athens’ amateur Panathinaikos sports club were approved this week.

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.

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.

Skyros: Seaplane Port Almost Ready, Operator Installs Passenger Terminal

A seaplane port on the Greek island of Skyros to connect with an island and mainland waterway network is almost ready.