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ITA Airways Launches New Chicago – Rome Nonstop Flight

ITA Airways opened its new Chicago O'Hare - Rome Fiumicino nonstop connection, bringing the total of the North American destinations it serves this summer to seven.

Eurostat: Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece Up by 15% in 2023

The number of short-term rentals in Greece last year increased by 15% compared to 2022 positioning the country 6th in the EU.

Safety a Top Priority for Property Buyers in Greece, Say Real Estate Experts

Safety, access to parking and public transport are the main factors affecting decisions to buy or rent property in Greece, a country-wide study found.

Luxury Hotels in Greece See Revenues Rise in H2 2023

Revenues per room for luxury hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki rose by 25% in the second half of 2023 reflecting a strong demand for upscale travel.

Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year

Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases.

MSC Cruises Expands to Year-round Operation in Greece

MSC Cruises has announced winter calls to Greek ports, expanding operation in Greece to year-round.

Discover Airlines to Fly to Kefalonia from Munich this Summer

Discover Airlines, Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, announced an expansion to its portfolio in Greece with the addition of flights to the Greek island of Kefalonia from Munich, Germany.

Jet2 Announces New Flights to Greece from Bournemouth in 2025

Jet2 has announced new flights and holidays to four Greek destinations from Bournemouth Airport, which will become its 12th UK base airport, in summer 2025.

Skyscanner: 5 Destinations in Greece Trending This Year

Athens, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Heraklion and Corfu are among the top destinations for travelers using Skyscanner this year.

Hyatt: Inclusive Collection’s ‘Dreams Corfu’ Resort to Reopen its Doors on May 1

The 5-star Dreams Corfu resort, managed by the Inclusive Collection of Hyatt, will open its doors for the new summer season on May 1.

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.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

ITB Berlin 2024: German Tour Operators See Greece as Top Choice this Year

Tour operators alltours and TUI named Greece as a top choice for German travelers this year during the ITB Berlin 2024 trade show.

Greek Hotels Among TUI’s Top 100 in Global Portfolio

Ahead of the annual TUI Global Hotel Awards at ITB Berlin, TUI announced the Top 100 best hotels in its global portfolio with the list including 19 in Greece.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters New Phase of Growth in Greece

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

Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover

Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows.

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.

Aegeo Spas Picks Mindhaus to Further Promote its Wellness Services

The Aegeo Spas announced their collaboration with Mindhaus aiming to solidify its leading position in wellness and spa services.

More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024

To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.