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Air Travel Capacity Hits a High as Greek Easter Holiday Rush Begins

Air ticket bookings show a strong demand by Greeks for domestic and international travel for Orthodox Easter and May Day.

Greece Launches Contactless ‘Tap & Pay’ System on Athens Airport Express Buses

A new contactless 'Tap & Pay' System is now available for passengers riding the express buses to Athens International Airport.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Best Greek Hotels for 2024

More than 100 Greek hotels are on Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best" lists for 2024 that are based on reviews of real travelers.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization to Focus on Destination Management, Become DMO

As part of efforts to expand its scope and attract funds, Thessaloniki’s tourism organization will operate as a DMO (destination management organization).

Thessaloniki Drops on 2023 Traveler Satisfaction Index

Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels.

Greece’s GNTO Named Best Tourist Board Partner for 2023 by UK Tour Operators

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association.

Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists  

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

Grand Hotel Palace Teams Up with TexCycle Greece for Textile Recycling Initiative

Thessaloniki's five-star Grand Hotel Palace has partnered with TexCycle Greece, one of the largest used clothing collection companies, to recycle its textile waste.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

TIF-Helexpo: Greece’s National Expo Body Reaches Out to South American Market

Thessaloniki’s TIF-Helexpo announced actions to reach out to the Latin American market with an initial focus on the Andean states.

Tourism Sector’s Contribution to the Greek Economy in 2023 Highest Ever

The Greek tourism sector boosted the country’s economy by 28.5 billion euros in 2023, accounting for 13% of GDP.

Thessaloniki Promotes its City Break Tourism Side to Foreign Travel Agents

Travel agents from Europe and the United States had the opportunity to get to know Thessaloniki as an attractive city break destination.

Study: Less Than Half of Greece’s Businesses Have Digital Transformation Plan

Greece’s businesses still have a long way to go towards full digital transition with costs and lack of specialized human resources making it even harder.

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.

Four ‘Smart’ Greek Cities Awarded EU Mission Label

Four Greek cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, which recognizes their plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

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.

Philoxenia Hotel in Halkidiki Gets Ready to Open for the Season

The Philoxenia Hotel in Halkidiki will reopen its doors and welcome visitors on April 26, ready to offer unforgettable vacations and carefree moments of relaxation.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s Stand Applauded at Expo in Prague

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization was honored for its stand’s impressive appearance during the recent Holiday World & Region World tourism exhibition in Prague.

Cirium: AEGEAN Among Europe’s Most On-Time Airlines

AEGEAN had the best on-time performance in Europe in January and the third best in February.