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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.

Posted On 14 Mar 2024

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January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

Posted On 16 Feb 2024

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Ionian Islands Region Requests for Corfu to be Included in Guinness Book of Records

The Region of Ionian Islands is seeking for Corfu to be recognized as the island with the most musicians and philharmonic bands per capita.

Posted On 10 Oct 2023

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Transavia to Launch Thessaloniki-Brussels Route in Summer 2024

Transavia in June 2024 will connect Brussels to Thessaloniki via two weekly flights.

Posted On 21 Sep 2023

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Greece’s South Aegean Region Boasts Most Arrivals, Revenues and Stays in 2022

For a second year in a row, the South Aegean Region is Greece’s leader in terms of arrivals, stays and revenues in 2022.

Posted On 27 Apr 2023

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Aria Hotels Expands Presence on Kefalonia with 4th Property

Aria Hotels, a family chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has added the Villa Comi to its portfolio of properties on Kefalonia.

Posted On 20 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 15 Mar 2023

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Greek Destinations Among The Telegraph’s Top 50 Hotspots for Family Holidays

A number of Greek island and mainland destinations are among the travel hotspots that The Telegraph suggests on its “50 fabulous family holidays for 2023” list.

Posted On 27 Jan 2023

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Study: Attica Region Accounts for Largest Share of Airbnb Activity in Greece

The Attica region accounts for the largest share of short-term rental activity in Greece, according to a study by KEPE.

Posted On 20 Jan 2023

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Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

Posted On 16 Jan 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Kefalonia’s Adults-only ‘Petani Bay’ Becomes a Member of Aria Hotels

Aria Hotels has added the Petani Bay Hotel - Adults Only on Kefalonia to its portfolio, strengthening its presence in the region of the Ionian Islands.

Posted On 14 Nov 2022

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Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Posted On 19 Oct 2022

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GNTO: Travelers from Serbia are Eyeing Greece for Vacations in 2022

Serbian travelers are looking towards Greece to spend their summer vacations this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Posted On 29 Mar 2022

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Ithaki, Kefalonia to Focus on Alternative Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish Ithaki and Kefalonia as alternative tourism destinations, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Posted On 28 Apr 2021

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