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Athens, Greece, Among Best Cities in the World for 2024

Athens, Greece, is in the 2024 World’s Best Cities index for its resilience and growth despite challenges.

Germany to be Honored Country at 88th Thessaloniki International Fair

Germany will be the Honored Country at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) that will take place September 7-15, 2024.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 5 Years of Flights to Mykonos Airport

Qatar Airways in 2023 celebrates five years of flights between Doha and Mykonos, contributing to the success of the popular Greek island as a summer destination.

US to End Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements for International Air Travelers

The United States will end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, contractors and international air travelers on May 11.

Travel Trade Athens 2023: Greek Tourism Industry Meets Foreign Professionals

The 9th Travel Trade Athens aimed to connect Athenian businesses with international MICE professionals and promote collaboration between public and private sectors.

Athens Ranks in Top 50 of Europe’s Best Cities 2023 Report

Athens has ranked in the top 50 of Europe's Best Cities 2023 Report by Resonance Consultancy, highlighting the city's tourism comeback.

Greece’s Central Bank Sees Slower Tourism Growth in 2023

Inflationary pressures and the Russia-Ukraine war are set to hinder Greece’s tourism performance this year.

ABTA: Demand for Foreign Holidays is Back to pre-Covid Levels

New research from ABTA shows that the demand of the Brits for foreign holidays is back to pre-pandemic levels.

EU Says Covid Certificate Facilitated Travel More Than Other Tools

The EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC) was effective in facilitating travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Online Travel Agencies Predicted to Reach Over $1T by 2030

Following tourism sector's Covid-19 recovery, online travel agencies still face future challenges like high inflation.

Countries Reimpose Covid Rules for Travelers from China

Countries around the world have reimposed or are considering of reintroducing curbs on travelers from China, following a recent Covid-19 surge there.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Occupancy Slowdown in H1 2023

Greek hoteliers are expecting occupancy levels to drop in H1 2023, according to the European Accommodation Barometer carried out by Statista.

The Economist Names Greece Top Performer for 2022

The Economist ranks Greece as the top economic performer this year among 34 countries.

Greece Encourages French Investments in Tourism

Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki encouraged French investment activity in tourism during the “Investing in the Future” forum in Paris.

Greece Prepares for ‘Challenging’ Year in Tourism, Says Minister

Greece is preparing to address a number of challenges for tourism in 2023, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during a recent interview.

Greece Bets on Athenian Riviera to Boost Tourist Arrivals

The Greek Tourism Ministry is counting on the Athenian Riviera to attract thousands of travelers to Greece and particularly to Athens.

Greece Air Traffic up 86% in 2021, Athens Airport Leads the Way

Greece ranked third in the EU in terms of air passenger transport, marking an 86% increase in 2021 with Athens International Airport leading the way.

Greece’s Attractiveness Score for Private Business Ventures Rises

Greece is emerging as an attractive destination to do business, improving its attractiveness score in 2022, according to a survey released by PwC.

Greece to Tighten Rules on Multiple Airbnb Rentals

Airbnb operators leasing out dozens of properties in Greece will be seeing changes to the legal framework, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Europe’s CEOs Revising Business Plans in View of Challenges

CEOs in Europe are adjusting business plans to cope with challenges including inflation, Covid-19 and geopolitical instability, found a survey released by EY.