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Travel Activity Surges in Greece as Easter Holiday Begins

Traffic increases at Piraeus Port, Athens Airport, and major highways as Greeks set off for the five-day Easter holiday.

Transport Ministry: Greece Prioritizes Railway Infrastructure Projects

Works are underway in Loutraki and Rio as part of Greek railway restructuring efforts.

Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023

Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros.

Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

Greek Parliament Passes Golden Visa Changes, Reduces Grace Period

Greece passed its revised golden visa rules which increase investment limits and foresee a grace period for in-the-process buys to August 30.

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.

GNTO: UK Travel Professionals, Media Show High Interest in Olympia

UK tourism professionals, media representatives and influencers have expressed a great interest to visit and promote Olympia, Greece, to British travelers.

‘Cruise in Greece’ Relaunching Aegina-Moni-Agistri Day Excursions from April 1

Cruise in Greece, a company offering unique one-day excursions to the islands of Agistri, Moni and Aegina, will be welcoming travelers back to its cruises as of April 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 Sees Four Wins at 4th Annual World MICE Awards

Two hotels, one destination management company and one exhibition center in Greece were honored at the annual World MICE Awards ceremony in Berlin that celebrates the finest MICE brands from across the globe.

Athens-Attica Hoteliers See Positive Signs for Year Ahead  

January occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased by 3.1% over a year ago giving hoteliers reason to be optimistic.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enters New Phase of Growth in Greece

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

Online Reputation for Greece and Athens on Upward Trend

American and British travelers give Greece and Athens highest points in online discussions in Q4 2023.

Greece’s The Ellinikon Experience Park Gets ‘Gold’ Sustainability Certification

The Ellinikon Experience Park in Athens is the first project in the New Construction category with SITES certification in Europe.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

New Attica Governor Aims to Establish the Region as Key Tourism Destination

The promotion of Attica Region’s tourism offerings to the world will be a priority of Governor Nikos Hardalias.

Greek Transport Ministry Gives Tips for Safe Winter Driving

The Greek Transport Ministry has released a video with road safety advice and tips for driving in bad weather.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.