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Greek PM Welcomes Strong Traveler Demand for Greece

Greece will continue to win over more international travelers as the reputation and brand name of the country becomes stronger, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece – Saudi Arabia Discuss Joint Actions in Tourism

The potential of cooperation in tourism with a focus on special interest products topped the agenda of the 5th Greek-Saudi joint ministerial meeting held in Athens.

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 Aiming to Attract Higher Spending Travelers

Attracting holidaymakers who are willing to spend more is a key priority for Greece, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

New Greece Promotional Campaign Stirs Emotions 

Greece’s new campaign “You Will Want to Stay Forever” goes beyond the depiction of the country’s popular destinations, telling a story.

Athens Airport Workshop Brings Sustainability to the Table

During an Athens International Airport (AIA) workshop, tourism and travel stakeholders discussed ways to transition to more sustainable practices as part of the post-Covid-19 “new normal” for air travel.

Investments, Cooperation Top Greek-Saudi Business Forum Agenda

The sky is the limit for what Greece and Saudi Arabia can achieve if they work together, according to Saudi Investments Minister Khalid Al Falih.

Greece Reaches Out to South Korean Travel Market

As part of Greece’s ongoing strategy to reach out to more markets, the Greek Tourism Ministry and the GNTO met in Athens with leading South Korean tour operators.

Ferry Boat Fares to the Greek Islands Up by 15%

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis has confirmed that the cost of traveling by ferry to Greece’s islands has increased by some 15%.

Greek Island Limnos Welcomes Olympic Athletes to New Sports Resort

The new Porto Myrina Sports Resort on Limnos island is ready to welcome the world’s leading athletes for holidays and training in Greece.

Greece Invites Emirates Airline to Consider Direct Links to Thessaloniki

Greece’s tourism minister has invited Emirates to examine the possibility of launching direct flights from Dubai and New York to Thessaloniki.

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.

Travelers Back in Athens Boosting Business

Tourists have included Athens in their travel plans this year, giving a much-needed breather to small and medium-sized businesses, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Rhodes Tourist Arrivals Pick Up Pace in May, Outdo 2019 Levels

Tourist arrivals to the Greek island of Rhodes are up by 6.5% compared to pre-pandemic 2019, according to data announced by South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos.

Hotel for Sports Tourism Opening on Limnos Island, Greece

The world’s leading athletes will be able to train while enjoying their holidays in Greece at the new Porto Myrina sports resort on Limnos island.

Serbia Tourism Organization to Open Office in Athens

Serbia’s National Tourism Organization and Tourism Ministry will open an office in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced during his visit to Belgrade.

Travelers from Serbia Set Sights on Greece this Year, Says Tourism Minister

Greece is expecting 900,000 travelers from Serbia this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told the Greek media after meeting in Belgrade with local tour operators.

Tourism, F&B Sectors Creating Jobs in Greece

Greece’s resilient tourism sector is supporting job creation with the balance of employment in April marking a 20-year record, according to the Greek labor ministry’s Ergani employment system.

Scandinavian Travelers Choose Greece this Summer, Says Swedish Ambassador

Thousands of travelers from Scandinavian countries will be visiting Greece this summer for their holidays, according to Sweden’s Ambassador to Greece, Johan Borgstam.

Greece Taking Measures to Address Overtourism

Actions are being taken to address the issue of overtourism in Greece, particularly on popular islands such as Santorini and Mykonos, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.