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Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off

Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually.

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 is Making a Dynamic Comeback in Europe, Says Minister

Greece is regaining its position in Europe and entering a new era thanks to a number of key infrastructure and transport projects.

Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors

Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries.

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.

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.

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

Spain’s ‘Madrileños por el Mundo’ TV Show Visits Madrilenians Living in Thessaloniki

Spanish TV show "Madrileños por el Mundo" visited Thessaloniki to film the everyday life of the Madrilenians living in the Greek city.

Thessaloniki Tourism Body Looks to Help Educate Future Sector Professionals

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization further expands into education after partnering with the Institute of Vocational Tourism Training of Macedonia.

Greece Tops Irish Travelers’ Wish Lists This Year

Greece is at the top of Irish travelers’ bucket lists for 2024, according to feedback collected during the Holiday World Show 2024 in Dublin.

Three Key Infrastructure Projects Underway in Thessaloniki

Three key infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki are moving ahead as scheduled and once completed will give the port city a new lease on life.

Greece and US Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cultural Relations

Greece and the US discussed actions to further strengthen their cooperation in culture and heritage.

Off-season Tourists Boost Greek Hotel, Restaurant Turnover in November

Off-season tourists boosted turnover for restaurants and hotels operating in Greece in November 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Cellier Wine Fair to Make Debut in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece

The Greek city of Thessaloniki is getting ready to welcome the Cellier Wine Fair for the first time and give residents and visitors in Northern Greece the chance for fine tasting experiences.

Thessaloniki’s Christmas Campaign Goes Viral with 1.5 Million Views on Social Media

The Christmas campaign released by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization during the holiday season achieved significant success by generating over 1.5 million views on social media.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, University of Aegean Partner to Build Skilled Workforce

Aiming to develop the skills of Thessaloniki's tourism professionals, the Greek city's tourism organization has partnered with the University of the Aegean.

Travelers Award Epirus Hotels Highest Satisfaction Score in November

The Region of Epirus received the highest hotel satisfaction scores in November for mainland Greece.

Northern Greece Breaks Record in Tourist Arrivals by Road

Tourists from Bulgaria led the new road arrival record in Northern Greece marking a 31.6 percent rise over 2022.

Thessaloniki Convention Bureau Appoints Dimitris Ganitis as Managing Director

Dimitris Ganitis takes over as the new managing director of TCB, which aims to promote Thessaloniki as an ideal destination for meetings and conventions.