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Αttica Group – ANEK Merger to Create One of Europe’s Largest Passenger Shipping Companies

Attica Group plans to invest 31.3 million euros in the fleet modernization of coastal shipping company ANEK Lines after merger.

CLIA Navigates Greek Maritime Students Through World of Cruising

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organized an educational cruise ship visit for postgraduate students of the University of Piraeus onboard the MSC Splendida in Piraeus.

Cost-of-living Crisis Forces Greeks to Slash Vacation Spending

The cost-of-living crisis is forcing Greeks to slash their holiday spending by 15% this year, a study found.

Greece Golden Visa Investment Limit Increase Pushed Back

Greece has postponed increasing the limit for property investments under its golden visa scheme to July 31.

Greek PM Presents Tourism Goals: 12-month Season, Annual Revenue of €30bn

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled goals for tourism should New Democracy secure a second term in the upcoming elections.

Taxes and Energy Costs Taking Toll on Greek Tourism and F&B Businesses

Greek hospitality and F&B businesses warn that taxes and rising energy costs are a threat to their viability.

Greek Tourism in 2022 ‘What a Success’, Hails ECTAA

Greek tourism has experienced a record – breaking year with almost 30 million visitors in 2022, according to a recent announcement by ECTAA.

US Travelers Top 2022 Tax Free Shopping in Greece

US Travelers boosted tax free shopping in Greece during the January-September 2022 period, according to a survey by Global Blue.

Region of Crete Puts Aside €1.5m for Tourism Support, Promotion

The Region of Crete’s budget for 2023 includes the amount of 1.5 million euros for the support of the island’s new tourism promotional program.

Thessaloniki Promoted to Israeli Market as Ideal City Break, Gastronomy Destination

A group of Israeli journalists recently had the chance to discover all that Thessaloniki, Greece, has to offer as a city break and gastronomy destination.

Athens Among US Travelers’ Top Winter Escapes in Europe

Athens is among the European capitals that Americans are considering to travel to this winter, says Allianz Partners USA.

Thessaloniki’s Wines Hailed as ‘Liquid Gold’

Thessaloniki’s and Central Macedonia’s wines are hailed as “liquid gold” by Nina Caplan, a renowned influencer of the wine niche.

Naoussa First Greek City to Join Europe’s ‘Iter Vitis’ Wine Cultural Route

The city of Naoussa in Northern Greece has joined the Council of Europe’s “Iter Vitis” Cultural Route, an initiative that safeguards wine biodiversity and strengthens European values.

‘Stay in Athens’ by Mastercard Initiative Promotes Greek Capital for Travel in November

The third edition of the “Stay in Athens” by Mastercard initiative will run in November aiming to promote the Greek capital as an autumn city-break destination.

Athens’ Historic Flower Shops at Syntagma Square Reopen

Athens’ historic flower shops, located on the left side of Greek Parliament, just steps away from Syntagma Square, have reopened to the public following a revamp.

Lesvos Takes Steps to Enter Cruise Market

The regional authority of the North Aegean has plans to rebrand Lesvos and reintroduce the Greek island as a cruise destination.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Go Viral with British Influencers

A group of British influencers and opinion leaders recently spread the word through social media on all that Thessaloniki and Halkidiki have to offer tourists.

Study: No Holidays This Year for 1 in 2 Greeks 

One in two Greeks will not go on vacation this year, according to a study published recently by the Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE).

Study: Greek CEOs Aiming to Make Firms More Resilient to Shocks

Greek CEOs are reshaping their strategies in efforts to make their companies more resilient to shocks after facing the impact of Covid-19, a study released by EY found.

Greece Announces Relief Measures to Tackle Energy Crisis

The Greek government has announced a set of relief measures including a fuel rebate and an electricity bill subsidy for some 1.4 million qualifying households.