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ETC Athens Event Casts Spotlight on Greece and Attica

Athens and Attica came into the spotlight during the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) annual meeting held in the Greek capital.

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.

Greek Minister Kefalogianni in US to Boost Ties in Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will be visiting New York this week as part of ongoing efforts to increase tourist flows from the US.

Greece Looks to Attract Swedish Tourists All Year Round

The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to promote Greece as an attractive destination for Swedish tourists to visit during the whole year.

Dozens of Investment Plans Submitted for Greek Port and Marina Upgrades

The Greek Tourism Ministry received 41 investment plans after a call for projects that will upgrade the country’s ports and marinas.

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.

Greece Sets Tapping into Cruise Segment High on the Agenda

The Greek tourism and shipping ministries have prioritized policies that will increase cruise ship arrivals in 2024 and safeguard destinations.

Greece’s Small Accommodation Owners Call on Gov’t to Reexamine Spatial Planning Law

Greece’s small accommodation facility owners are calling on the gov’t to review a new spatial planning law.

Greek Tourism Ministry Announces ‘Fast Learning’ Program for Tourist Guides

A new “fast learning” program that will provide certification for tourist guides will begin on Crete in March, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Logo Presented for ‘2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism’

An open invitation has launched for proposals concerning the organization of events for the “2024 Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism”.

Greece Strengthens Tourism Ties with Switzerland and Albania

Enhancing tourism ties topped the agenda of meetings between Greece's tourism minister and the ambassadors of Switzerland and Albania.

Greece Inaugurates New Office of National Tourism Board in Istanbul

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated a new office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Istanbul.

Restored Piada Castle in Nea Epidavros Opens to the Public

The restored Piada Castle in Nea Epidavros officially opened its doors to the public this week.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni Visits Istanbul

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is paying a visit to Istanbul, where she will hold meetings with Turkish professionals and discuss ways to strengthen tourist flows between the two countries.

Greece – Canada Agree to Work Together to Increase Tourist Flows

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to work with Canada to increase tourist flows between the two countries.

Digital Tourism Map of Greece in the Pipeline

A digital tourism map of Greece that will provide useful destination-specific information to users is in the pipeline.

Greece Eyeing LGBTQ+, GenΖ, Digital Nomad Tourism Potential

Tapping into new segments of the tourism market such as LGBTQ+, Gen Ζ, and Digital Nomads is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greece to Focus on Attracting New Markets in 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be taking actions to attract new markets and strengthen traditional source markets in 2024.

Adaptability – Innovation New Tourism Strategy Focus for Greece

Greece’s new tourism strategy will focus on adaptability and innovation, announced Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Report: More Destinations in Greece Need to Tap into TikTok

Tourism stakeholders in Greece still haven’t taken advantage of one of the most powerful social tools on the market: TikTok.