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Greek Tourism Professionals Discuss Labor Issues With Minister

Digital work card and staff shortages top the agenda of talks between Greek tourism stakeholders and the labor minister.

Sustainability Crucial to the Growth of Greece’s Blue Economy

Greece is moving ahead with sustainable actions that will boost the ‘Blue Economy’ and protect marine ecosystems.

Ministry Aiming to Make Greece ‘Top of Mind’ Destination for US Tourists

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Greece as a ‘top of mind’ destination among North American tourists.

Value of Hotel Investments in Greece Rises to €3bn in 2023

The value of investments made in Greece’s hotel industry in 2023 came to 3 billion euros.

Greece Breaks Record in Yacht Charters in 2022-2023

Yacht charter activity in Greece picked up pace in the 2022-2023 period demonstrating the country’s leading position in Europe.

January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

Commission Sees Growth for Greece Stable at 2.3% in 2024

The Greek economy will continue to grow at a steady pace in 2024 on the back of a 2.2 percent rise in 2023, said the European Commission.

Minister: Greece Places Tourism at Center of its Growth Model

Greece aims to work with other countries, address shared challenges, and explore new prospects and synergies in tourism.

Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off

Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually.

Greek Tourism Minister Seeks to Bolster Ties with US, Canada

Greece – US cooperation in tourism topped Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni’s agenda during her visit to New York last week.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece is Making a Dynamic Comeback in Europe, Says Minister

Greece is regaining its position in Europe and entering a new era thanks to a number of key infrastructure and transport projects.

Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors

Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries.

Radisson RED Mitropoleos Square Athens Moves to Next Phase

A 30-million-euro Radisson Group hotel investment in the center of Athens moves to next phase of development.

Athens Airport Makes Stock Market Debut with a Bang

Keen buyer interest in Athens Airport during its stock market debut sent shares soaring in the first minutes of trade.

Greek Minister Kefalogianni in US to Boost Ties in Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will be visiting New York this week as part of ongoing efforts to increase tourist flows from the US.

Dozens of Investment Plans Submitted for Greek Port and Marina Upgrades

The Greek Tourism Ministry received 41 investment plans after a call for projects that will upgrade the country’s ports and marinas.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

Key Infrastructure Projects on Crete to Facilitate Tourism

Major infrastructure projects set to facilitate tourism to Crete, including the completion of the highly anticipated Kastelli Airport, are moving ahead.