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Germans Lead May 2023 Bookings to Greece, Turkey and Netherlands

Greece, Turkey and the Netherlands saw significant growth in holiday bookings made by German holidaymakers in May, according to booking platform ANIXE.

Local Tourism Bodies Encourage Greek Airlines to Vie for Ioannina-Heraklion Route

Tourism bodies in the Ioannina prefecture are calling on Greek airlines to vie for the Ioannina-Heraklion air route.

Air Serbia Launches Direct Flights Between Belgrade and Heraklion, Crete

Air Serbia has launched a service between Belgrade and the Greek city of Heraklion for summer 2023.

Greece’s Island-hopping Cycladic Invests in Electric Planes

Cycladic, Greece’s first-ever inter-island airline, plans to invest in electric planes and add new destinations on June 15.

Greece Allows Pets in Specific Archaeological Sites Under New Guidelines

Under specific conditions, people can now visit select archaeological sites in Greece accompanied by their pets.

Air France Launches 6 Seasonal Routes to Greece from Paris

Air France has announced six medium-haul routes from Paris to popular Greek destinations including Santorini, Heraklion, and Mykonos for summer 2023.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

Major Tourism Investment Projects to Take Off in Gournes, Crete

A luxury hotel, residences and shopping center are planned to be created at Gournes in Heraklion, Crete, over the next five years.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

ITA Airways Promotes Summer 2023 Flight Schedule at BIT Tourism Expo in Milan

ITA Airways’ program for summer 2023 includes flights to 68 destinations out of which 22 are domestic, 36 are international and 10 are intercontinental.

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.

Greece One of the World’s Top Family Holiday Destinations

Greece is among the ten best destinations for families to visit in 2023, according to a list released by The Family Vacation Guide.

AEGEAN – TUI France to Offer Flights from Lille to Greece

Greek carrier AEGEAN and TUI France announced the launch of direct flights from Lille Airport to destinations in Greece.

Greece and Serbia Agree to Facilitate Tourism

Greece and Serbia have agreed to take actions that will facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries.

Master Plan for Piraeus Port Upgrade Approved

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.

Survey: Crete is Most Affordable Romantic Escape for 2023

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a new survey has found Crete to be the world’s cheapest romantic destination for 2023.

AEGEAN to Launch Flights to Tel Aviv from Ioannina, Chania and Kalamata

Greece’s flagship carrier AEGEAN recently announced plans to boost its activity in the Israeli market with flights connecting Tel Aviv with Ioannina, Chania and Kalamata.

Austrians Have Eyes Set on Greece for Summer 2023

Destinations in Greece are in high demand among Austrian travelers for the coming summer period.