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GNTO: Trips by Cypriots to Greece Up by 9% in January-March

The number of trips from Cyprus to Greece in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 9%, compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

WPL Athens Summit Welcomes Women Leaders from Across the Globe

Athens welcomes hundreds of women leaders from 57 countries this week for the “Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit 2024’.

Alexandroupolis Can Be Model for Sustainable Tourism, Says Ministry

Tourism stakeholders in Alexandroupolis and the wider East Macedonia & Thrace region call for infrastructure upgrades to attract more travelers.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters New Phase of Growth in Greece

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announces plans to expand to popular and emerging destinations in Greece.

Dodekanisos Seaways Aims to Add More North Aegean Islands to Ferry Schedule

Dodekanisos Seaways will include the North Aegean Islands in its ferry schedule after North Aegean Region's request.

Greece – Ukraine Strengthen Ties in Tourism and Transport

Greece and Ukraine aim to strengthen ties in tourism and transport including exploring the possibility of launching a pilot train connection between Ukraine and the port of Alexandroupolis.

Greece to Launch Special Vacation Passes for Fire-stricken Evros and Dadia

The Greek government will launch special digital passes to stimulate tourism in the fire-stricken areas of Evros and Dadia.

AEGEAN Brings Holy Light to Greece on Special Flight

AEGEAN Airlines will transport the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

East Macedonia & Thrace Region Explores Next Steps for Tourism

The Region of East Macedonia & Thrace is exploring ways to strengthen its tourism offering.

Airbnbs in Greece Fully Booked for Carnival Weekend

Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead.

Tourix Study Reveals Best and Worst Airports in Greece

Greece’s airports have been ranked based on Google user ratings, with Nea Achialos airport named the country’s best and Heraklion airport the worst.

Carnival Weekend a Welcome Boost for Greek Hoteliers

The three-day Carnival weekend which culminates on February 27 is set to boost Greek hotel businesses.

Ioannina, Epirus to Become Southeast Europe Transport Hub

Ioannina and Epirus are expected to become an important Southeast Europe transport hub, upon the completion of major infrastructure works in the area.

Greece Pushes Forward with Port Upgrades

Greece is accelerating procedures in order to move ahead with infrastructure upgrades at ports across the country, according to Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Grecotel Prepares to Welcome Visitors to Athens, Halkidiki and the Islands

The properties of Grecotel Hotels & Resorts in Halkidiki, Athens and Alexandroupolis, as well as on the islands of Crete and Corfu, will open as of June 15.

TIF-Helexpo Offers Premises for Covid-19 Cause

TIF-Helexpo has offered its Thessaloniki and Athens premises to state authorites, with the aim to support their efforts against the further spread of the coronavirus in the country.

Smaller Greek Airports Next in Line for Modernization

The Greek government is set to launch a new round of airport privatizations, concerning 23 smaller regional airports in Greece.

Greek Gov’t Examines Funding Increase for Remote Island Ferry Services

The Greek Shipping Ministry is looking into ways to boost funding for remote island ferry services and ship lease, following problems on the Samothrace – Alexandroupolis route.

Seajets Returns to Samothrace – Alexandroupolis Route

Seajets’ Andros Jet catamaran on Monday, September 9, resumed services on the Samothrace - Alexandroupolis ferry route.