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Chania Airport to Host ACI Europe’s ‘RACE 2023’ Conference and Exhibition

Chania Airport on Crete will host the ‘RACE 2023’ conference, ACI Europe’s annual meeting of European regional airport operators.

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel to Welcome First Sumosan Restaurant in Greece

Sumosan, the award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant, is set to open in its first location in Greece at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel.

Greece Expects Cruise Arrivals to Increase in 2023

On the back of a very good tourism year in 2022, Greece is expecting cruise arrivals to increase by 15% in 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.

GDPA Promotes Greece as Luxury Destination for Weddings at ITB Berlin

The Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA) found this year's ITB Berlin expo to be the perfect platform to promote Greece as top luxury destination for weddings.

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.

Loss of Russian Tourists in 2022 Keeps Greece’s Tourism Revenues Below 2019

The loss of the Russian market and fewer cruise passenger arrivals kept Greek tourism revenues below 2019 levels in 2022.

Crete Region Promotes Island’s 4 UNESCO Sites at ITB Berlin Expo

The Region of Crete agreed with UNESCO and Google to further promote Crete’s four UNESCO sites during a meeting at the ITB Berlin 2023 travel expo.

Spinalonga Leprosy Center to Be Converted into Exhibition Space

The Leprosy center and hospital on Spinalonga island, Crete, will be converted into multiuse spaces, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Mitsis Hotels Signs 10-year Property Management Agreement for ‘Bali Paradise’ on Crete

Mitsis Hotels Group has signed a new 10-year property management agreement for the 4-star Bali Paradise seaside hotel in Bali, Rethymno, on the Greek island of Crete.

Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals  

The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023.

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.

GNTO Joins Tourism Partnership for Chania, Crete

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

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.

Crete: Hersonissos Taking Action to Enter Wedding Tourism Market

The Municipality of Hersonissos on Crete is taking action to promote the city as a top destination for weddings and honeymoons.

Yalos Tours Promotes Greece to French Tour Operators at FestiVITAS

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2023 at FestiVITAS show in France.

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.

Greek Airports Mark Strong Passenger Traffic in 2022, Says ACI Europe

Airports in Greece were among the top performers in Europe in terms of 2022 passenger traffic, according to ACI Europe.