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Study: Travel Destinations Most Googled by Greeks in 2023  

Rome, London and Paris are the top 3 destinations that Greek travelers searched for most online in 2023, according to data released by Tourix.

Report: Rhodes is the Best City for Solo Travelers in 2023

A report by Wizz Air found that the Greek city of Rhodes was the most idyllic city destination for solo travelers in 2023.

Athens Airport Among Europe’s Top 10 Most Connected Megahubs

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among Europe’s 10 Airport Megahubs, according to OAG.

Acropolis Among Top 10 Most Beautiful World Heritage Sites

The Acropolis in Athens ranks as one of the world's most beautiful cultural world heritage sites.

Athens Ranks 2nd in Europe for Best Value-for-Money Airbnbs

Athens ranks second in Europe for best value-for-money Airbnbs compared to hotels, according to a recent report.

Crete on Top 10 List for Best All-inclusive Holiday Destinations for Brits

Crete is one of the best value all-inclusive holiday destinations for Brits in 2023, according to a study by Savoo.

Korean Air CEO Receives Excellence in Leadership Award from ATW

Korean Air CEO Walter Cho was awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award from Air Transport World (ATW) for his role as a key leader in the global aviation industry.

IATA Names Diversity and Inclusion Award Winners for 2023

IATA honored Poppy Khoza, Camila Turrieta and Virgin Atlantic Airways for their remarkable achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion in aviation.

Athens Among Top 10 European Cities Trending with US Travelers

Athens ranks among the top 10 European destinations for US travelers this summer, with a 52% increase in bookings compared to last year.

Looking for a Cruise this Fall? Just Sail with the ‘Eclectic Aegean’ and Celestyal!

Celestyal Cruises returns with the 7-night “Eclectic Aegean” itinerary from October 22 until November 12, calling at Istanbul, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Volos, Santorini and Athens.

Celestyal Announces Return to Year-round Cruising

Celestyal Cruises will return to year-round cruising to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean as of March 14, 2022.

Athens and Istanbul Mayors Pledge to Strengthen Ties

The mayors of Athens and Istanbul have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral relations between the two cities.

More Greeks Abroad Get Access to ‘myConsulLive’ Platform

Greece’s "myConsulLive" service is now available to more Greeks living abroad that need to conduct public record transactions.

Athens to Host ‘Fancy Women Bike Ride’ Event in September

Women in 120 cities around the world, including Athens, on September 22, will celebrate the joy of cycling by participating in the “Fancy Women Bike Ride” event.

Grecotel Hosts Classic Vehicles of Great Britain’s Veteran Car Club in Larissa

The Grecotel Larissa Imperial hotel recently hosted the drivers and classic vehicles of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain, which is currently on its “Orient Express 2019” voyage.

Attica Region Looks to Reinforce Inbound Tourism from Turkey

Officials from Attica, Greece, held a tourism workshop in Istanbul, aiming to increase the inflow of Turkish travelers to the region's many destinations.

Flybmi and Turkish Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement

Flybmi and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement, which provides flybmi passengers with the option to fly from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul.

Celestyal Cruises Aims to Extend Greek Tourism Season in 2019 and 2020

Celestyal Cruises has announced new routes for 2019 and 2020 from Piraeus in its aim to extend the tourism season in Greece.

Oman Air Adds New Destinations to 2018 Schedule

Oman Air has announced the launch of three new routes in 2018, from Muscat Airport to Istanbul in Turkey; Casablanca in Morocco and Moscow in Russia.

Thessaloniki Among Top Choices for Turkish Travelers

Thessaloniki has become a popular tourism destination for Turkish travelers, as the number of overnight stays from Turkey last year increased by 8 percent.