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Airbnb’s at Greek Carnival Destinations Almost Fully Booked

Short-term rentals in Greece are seeing occupancy rates rise for the three-day Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) weekend marking the end of carnival season.

Thessaloniki Airport ‘Makedonia’ Ranks Among Europe’s Top Airports for Second Year

Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” in Greece was honored as one of the best airports in Europe for customer experience.

Greece Strengthens Ties with Emirates to Expand Presence in Key Source Markets

The GNTO has partnered with Emirates to boost visits to Greece from key source markets including the US, the UAE, Australia, India and China.

Interview – Thanassis Papadimitriou: ‘L’ETAPE Greece Cycling Event can Boost Greek Tourism Brand’

Major events like the L’ETAPE Greece by Tour de France cycling race can strengthen Greece's tourism brand.

Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates

Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates.

Greece’s Tourism Campaigns Scoop Six Leading Ermis Awards

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s campaigns for the promotion of Greece abroad in 2022 and 2023 won six major distinctions at the annual Ermis Awards.

Greece and Tourism Body GNTO Shine at Grand Travel Awards 2024 in Norway

Greece and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) once again won “best” titles at the Grand Travel Awards in Norway.

‘Choose Greece’ B2B Roadshow Kicks Off in Europe

“Choose Greece”, a private initiative that aims to become the largest Greek B2B road show for tourism, recently began promoting Greece in Europe.

AEGEAN Sees 26% Passenger Increase in 2023, Flies 15.5 Million

AEGEAN recorded another year of growth, welcoming 3.2 million more passengers in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Greece Announces Two New Energy Upgrade Programs for Tourism Businesses

The Greek Ministry for Environment & Energy is expected to announce two new energy upgrade programs for tourism businesses next month.

Athens, Greece, Among Best Cities in the World for 2024

Athens, Greece, is in the 2024 World’s Best Cities index for its resilience and growth despite challenges.

South Aegean Region: 47,900 International Flights in Jan-Oct

More than 6.5 million travelers visited Greece’s South Aegean islands in the first 10 months of the year surpassing 2022 levels.

Passenger Traffic at Fraport-run Greek Airports to Touch Record High in 2023

Passenger traffic at the 14 Greek airports run by Fraport Greece is expected to reach a new record in 2023.

Minister: Greece to Simplify Port and Marina Licensing Procedures

Aiming to encourage investment activity, Greece is revising legislation that will simplify licensing procedures for port and marina projects.

New Greek Tourism Strategy has Four Goals

Greece has a new tourism strategy and will focus on achieving four goals, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Vibing Thessaloniki: Video Campaign Highlights City’s Culture and Cuisine

Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, has unveiled the "Vibing Thessaloniki" campaign to showcase its unique culture and cuisine to younger tourists.

Holihouse Wins 2023 European Travel Award for Villas & Hospitality Management

Greek hospitality company Holihouse was honored in the prestigious 2023 European Awards program of the Travel & Hospitality Awards.

Austrian Radio Show to Showcase Rhodes’ Rich History and Beauty

Austrian radio hosts explore Rhodes' history, culture, and natural beauty, promoting it to academics.

Greece’s Gyros Among World’s Top 3 Most Confusing Dishes

A recent study by Remitly reveals Greece’s gyros as one of the world’s most perplexing and difficult to pronounce dishes.

Greece’s MITSIS Group Rebrands for the Future of Luxury Hospitality

MITSIS Group redefines luxury travel with a fresh brand identity and innovative hospitality experiences.