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Three Key Infrastructure Projects Underway in Thessaloniki

Three key infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki are moving ahead as scheduled and once completed will give the port city a new lease on life.

Greece’s Small Accommodation Owners Call on Gov’t to Reexamine Spatial Planning Law

Greece’s small accommodation facility owners are calling on the gov’t to review a new spatial planning law.

TEMES: New Partnership to Boost Wine Tourism Experience at Costa Navarino

TEMES SA, Premia Properties, and Hellenic Wineries, will be teaming up to further develop the Navarino Vineyards as part of the wider Costa Navarino experience.

Messinia Hoteliers Urge Authorities to Speed Up Kalamata Airport Upgrade

Messinia hoteliers are urging authorities to accelerate procedures so that Kalamata Airport is modernized ahead of the tourism season.

Greece Launches Historic Athens International Airport IPO

Greece launched a historic initial public offering (IPO) for a 30% stake in Athens International Airport SA to run through to February 1.

CEOWORLD: Greece in Top 5 Countries for Expat Retirement

Greece is on CEOWorld’s ‘Best Countries in the World for Expat Retirement’ list.

Greece Strengthens Tourism Ties with Switzerland and Albania

Enhancing tourism ties topped the agenda of meetings between Greece's tourism minister and the ambassadors of Switzerland and Albania.

Off-season Tourists Boost Greek Hotel, Restaurant Turnover in November

Off-season tourists boosted turnover for restaurants and hotels operating in Greece in November 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Hellenic Seaplanes: First Test Run to Greek Port of Lavrio

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

Luxury Property Market in Greece Gaining Momentum in 2024

The Greek luxury property market is gaining significant ground and set to attract investors and ultra high net worth individuals in 2024.

Greece Inaugurates New Office of National Tourism Board in Istanbul

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated a new office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Istanbul.

Rents and Property Prices in Wider Athens Rise in Q4 2023

Rents and property prices in the wider Athens area increased in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Int’l Traffic Through Greece’s Regional Airports Hits New High in 2023

International passenger traffic through the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece hit a new high in 2023 marking a 14.14% rise over pre-Covid 2019.

Greece Leading the Way in Yacht Charter Availability

Greece is a leading country in terms of yacht charter availability, according to a report released by yachting experts Riginos.

Athens on Fodor’s ‘No’ List in 2024 Due to Overtourism

Although Athens has been ranked as one of the world’s top 50 cities in 2024, travel guide Fodor’s has included it in its list of places to avoid this year.

Athens Airport Stock Market Listing Procedure Begins

The listing of Athens International Airport SA on the Athens Stock Exchange is scheduled to be completed in February.

Digital Tourism Map of Greece in the Pipeline

A digital tourism map of Greece that will provide useful destination-specific information to users is in the pipeline.

Greece Eyeing LGBTQ+, GenΖ, Digital Nomad Tourism Potential

Tapping into new segments of the tourism market such as LGBTQ+, Gen Ζ, and Digital Nomads is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greece to Focus on Attracting New Markets in 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be taking actions to attract new markets and strengthen traditional source markets in 2024.

Adaptability – Innovation New Tourism Strategy Focus for Greece

Greece’s new tourism strategy will focus on adaptability and innovation, announced Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.