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EU States Agree to ‘Phase Out’ Covid Travel Measures for China

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

Greek Travel Receipts from UK, French, German Markets Rise in 2022

Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019.

Dozens of Infrastructure Projects to Take Greek Tourism into New Era

One billion euros in infrastructure projects, including ports, marinas and ski resorts, are set to take Greek tourism into the new era.

Rhodes Co-Lab Plan Sets Out Actions to Make Greek Island Sustainability Model

In five years, the Greek island of Rhodes is expected to have developed into a global model of sustainable tourism.

GNTO: Authentic Experiences Can Enhance Greek Yachting Tourism

Authentic experiences on yachting and sailing trips could further enhance the Greek tourism offering, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

Three New Destinations Join ‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiative

Three new Greek island destinations have joined the “Greek Breakfast” program aimed at showcasing local products.

Greece Promotes Alternative Forms of Tourism that Protect the Environment

In line with recent trends, Greece is investing in alternative forms of tourism and targeting the constantly increasing wellness market.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

Greece Allocates Funds for Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades

Greece is planning to move ahead with tourism upgrade projects worth approximately 150 million euros.

Greece Taps into Digital Innovation to Enhance Tourism Experiences

Tapping into digital innovation to enhance the tourist experience is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greece Seeks to Open Cheese and Dairy Factories to Tourists

Cheese and dairy factories in Greece will soon be open to tourists as part of the overall experience.

Travelers from Belgium and Germany Considering Greece for 2023

Interest in visiting Greece this summer is on the rise in Germany and Belgium, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

GNTO to Support Ioannina, Epirus, as Top Tourist Destination

Promoting Ioannina in Epirus as a city break destination is among the goals of the GNTO for the northern Greece town.

Balkan Market to Pick Greece This Year

More travelers from Balkan countries are expected to visit Greece this year, boosting the number of road arrivals to the country by 40% over 2022.

Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index

Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”.

Western Macedonia Ready to Implement New Tourism Promo Plan

Sustainability and destination awareness are at the core of the Western Macedonia region’s new tourism promotion strategy.

Greece to Showcase Western Macedonia as Tourist Destination

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing its actions on promoting Western Macedonia as a tourist destination.

Greece Subsidizes Holidays for an Additional 125,000 Applicants

Greece will subsidize holidays for an additional 125,000 applicants under its “Tourism for All” plan.

Greece and Albania Explore Joint Ventures in Tourism

Greece and Albania are explore ways to work together to increase tourist flows between the two countries.