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Greece Aiming to Tap into Fishing Tourism Potential

Greece, a country with one of the longest coastlines in Europe and the largest number of fishing boats, is looking for ways to tap into fishing tourism.

Greece’s Digital Transformation Reshaping the Hotel Guest Experience

As technology is gradually becoming an essential tool in the hands of Greek hoteliers, tourism experts expect digital transformation to completely change the hotel guest experience in the future.

Award-winning Culinary Writer Anya von Bremzen Visits Thessaloniki

Award-winning gastronomy expert Anya von Bremzen recently visited the Greek northern port city of Thessaloniki to explore the culinary options the city offers to travelers.

Flisvos Marina to Celebrate World Environment Day 2022 with Events

Attica’s Flisvos Marina this weekend will host a number of events in its premises in the area of Paleo Faliro, near Athens, to mark the celebrations for World Environment Day 2022.

TUI Expects its Tourism Numbers in Greece to Grow Up to 13% in 2023

Leisure travel giant TUI Group expects its tourism numbers in Greece to reach pre-pandemic 2019 levels by the end of the summer and further grow up to 13% in 2023.

Jet2 Starts Flights to Santorini, Skiathos, Preveza from Edinburgh Airport

UK tour operator Jet2 has launched flights from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini, Skiathos and Preveza in Greece for the 2022 summer season.

Wyndham Aiming to Add 15 More Hotels to Greece Portfolio

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to further expand its portfolio in Greece and increase the number of its hotels from 10 to 25 over the next three years.

Demand for Short-term Rentals in Greece Exceeds 2019 Levels

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece is set to exceed pre-pandemic 2019 levels this summer, according to AirDNA’s Market Review for Europe.

Skyscanner: Travelers Planning to Spend More in 2022

Travel is firmly back on the agenda for 2022 and travelers are planning to spend more this year, according to a survey released by Skyscanner.

Skiathos Island to Launch Electric Bike Sharing Network

The Municipality of Skiathos is planning to create its own electric bike-sharing network that will be available in 2023.

Thessaloniki to Host 6th International Monument Festival in June

An international festival dedicated to Thessaloniki’s landmark monuments will take place in the northern Greek city during June 3-5.

CapsuleT: Women Tourism Startup Founders in Greece are Rising

Women are innovating in Greece’s tourism tech startup ecosystem with many holding leadership positions in emerging startups, according to CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator Director Katerina Saridaki.

Athens Crowned Best Destination for MICE Tourism in Europe

Athens has been named the "Best MICE Destination in Europe" at the Business Destinations Travel Awards 2022.

Naxos is an Ideal Wedding Destination for Finnish Residents

Finnish residents see Naxos an ideal wedding destination, according to HAAT, a leading wedding magazine in Finland.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki Hotel Wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for receiving high ratings from guests around the globe.

Dutch Magazine Picks Thessaloniki as Perfect Location for Fashion Photo Shoot

The northern Greek city of Thessaloniki was the backdrop for a fashion photo shoot of Vrouw, a Dutch weekly magazine for women.

Greece’s Beaches are Most Popular in Europe According to Google Rankings

With thousands of monthly searches and Instagram hashtags, Greece was announced by a survey based on Google data as the most popular European country for beach-seeking travelers.

Limnos to Host Girls-only Surf Event in June, July

The Greek island of Limnos, in the northeastern Aegean, this summer will host the “Bikini Tribe Surf Sessions”, three weekly surf camps organized just for women.

Athens Agora: The ‘Largest Open Mall’ Aims to Attract More Visitors to Greek Capital

The ambitious Athens Agora project or “largest open mall”, a joint initiative of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, Athens Municipality and the Greek National Tourism Organization, is aiming to attract more visitors to the Greek capital.

Airbnb: Property Owners Become Hosts to ‘Make Ends Meet’

Forty percent of property owners with listings on Airbnb are using the income earned through hosting to “make ends meet”, according to a survey by the online platform.