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EU Bans Turkey’s Southwind Airlines Citing Ties with Russia 

Turkey’s Southwind Airlines plans to take legal action after the European Commission banned it from entering EU airspace.

Greece Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine at Athens Summit

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated Greece’s support for Ukraine during the Athens Summit this week.

Mabrian: Russian Tourists Changing Holiday Destinations

Russian travelers are veering away from classic European destinations and opting instead to visit Turkey.

February Tourist Flows in Athens Best Ever, Says Greek Minister

Tourist flows in Athens surpassed pre-pandemic levels in February, showing a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2019.

UNWTO: One Year On, Tourism Stands Firm in Support of Ukraine

One year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine, the UNWTO has reiterated tourism’s calls for peace.

ForwardKeys: Events and Trends that Shaped the Travel Industry in 2022

ForwardKeys has released a travel review of 2022, which paints a conflicting picture in which optimism following the Covid-19 pandemic is offset by pessimism regarding other threats.

Greece Among Europe’s Top Destinations to Visit in 2023, Says ETC Market Study

Greece is among the most mentioned countries that European and American consumers are open to visit in 2023, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

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 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.

New Marina Planned for Meganisi Islet in the Ionian

The Greek islet of Meganisi near Lefkada in the Ionian sea will be getting a 94-berth marina valued at 5.5 million euros.

Greece Targets New Markets to Mitigate Russia Losses

Greece is reaching out to new tourism markets for the year ahead as part of its strategy to mitigate losses incurred by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Commission Forecasts 6% Growth for Greece this Year and Drop to 1% in 2023

The Commission is forecasting 6% growth for Greece this year, double the eurozone average, but sees high energy costs and inflation leading to a considerable slowdown to 1% in 2023.

Greek Tourism ‘Success Story’ Attracting More Visitors

Greece’s “success story” in tourism this year has placed the country among the world’s most popular destinations, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Tourism-dependent Greece Faces Energy Crisis Challenges

Credit rating agency Moody’s says that Greece is vulnerable to the market shock created by the energy crisis due to its heavy reliance on tourism.

ETC: Appetite for European Travel Still Strong Despite Rising Prices

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, Europeans are still planning to travel with Greece being among the Top 5 most sought-after destinations.

Putin Scraps Russia’s National Tourism Agency

Russia’s tourism policy will now be overseen by the country’s economic development ministry after Russian President Vladimir Putin scrapped Rostourism, the federal tourism agency.

September Regional Airport Arrivals in Greece Up by 7.2%

Tourist arrivals into autumn are going strong with Greece’s regional airports marking a 7.2% increase in September, compared to the same month in pre-Covid 2019.

SETE Expects Tourism Revenues to Reach €19bn in 2022

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) expects Greece’s tourism revenues in 2022 to exceed pre-pandemic 2019 levels and reach 19 billion euros.