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Greece Breaks 12-month Short-term Rentals Record

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece boosted 12-month occupancy levels past those of other European countries.

Contract Paves Way for Construction of Panathinaikos Stadium in Athens

The Municipality of Athens signed a contract with a consortium for the construction of the Panathinaikos Stadium in Votanikos.

NBG: Greek Hotels Optimistic for 2023, Expect Strong Growth in Next Three Years

Greek hotels are set for a positive three years ahead on the back of a dynamic start in 2023, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Greece to Protect Historic Athens Cinemas Ideal and Astor

The Greek Environment Ministry has decided to designate two historic Athens cinemas as protected cultural monuments.

Athens Airport: New Curbside Pick-up Rules Take Effect June 7

Athens International Airport will be putting into effect new curbside access and traffic rules starting on June 7.

Greece Ranks 35th Out of 88 Countries in 1st Meaningful Tourism Index

Greece still has a long way to go in terms of achieving “meaningful tourism”, according to the first Meaningful Tourism Index released by the Hamburg-based Meaningful Tourism Center.

Greece’s Regional Airports Outdo Pre-Covid 2019 Traffic Levels in April

Greece’s regional airports run by Fraport managed to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels last month handling 1.6 million passengers.

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Six Senses Luxury Resorts to Make Debut Near Athens

Luxury hospitality giant Six Senses will make its debut in Greece with the Six Senses Megalonisos hotel near the island of Evia.

Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.

Fraport Airports in Greece Boost Group Business in Q1

Activity at Greece’s 14 regional airports helped boost Fraport Group's Q1 results.

EU Ambassadors Confirm Investor Interest in Greek Tourism Projects

Investment opportunities in Greece were the focus of an EU ambassadors event held at the Swedish Institute in Athens.

Maye Musk Explores Greece’s Luxury Tourism Potential

Maye Musk explored ways Greece could evolve into a top luxury tourism destination during a conference held on Santorini.

Hotels in Greece Change Hands Through Million-euro Deals

A number of hotels in Greece worth over 300 million euros in total have gone to new owners demonstrating a growing investor demand.

Greek Tourism Revenue to Rise by 15%, Says GNTO Secretary General

Greece’s tourism bureau sees tourism-related revenues rising by 15 percent this year over 2022.

Infrastructure Upgrades Next in Line to Strengthen Greece’s Tourism

Accelerating infrastructure upgrades linked to tourism is a top government priority for Greece.

Delphi Forum: Investing in Luxury Tourism Should Be a Top Priority for Greece

Establishing Greece into a leading luxury destination should be a top priority, according to market professionals attending the 8th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece.

Greece to Promote Tourism Training for European Year of Skills

Enhancing tourism education is a key priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry during the European Year of Skills.

Greece’s South Aegean Region Boasts Most Arrivals, Revenues and Stays in 2022

For a second year in a row, the South Aegean Region is Greece’s leader in terms of arrivals, stays and revenues in 2022.

Greece’s Golden Visa Enticing More Property Buyers

Online searches for information about Greece’s golden visa plan grew by 75% in a single month, according to investment experts Astons.