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Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

Discover Airlines to Fly to Kefalonia from Munich this Summer

Discover Airlines, Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, announced an expansion to its portfolio in Greece with the addition of flights to the Greek island of Kefalonia from Munich, Germany.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

ITB Berlin 2024: German Tour Operators See Greece as Top Choice this Year

Tour operators alltours and TUI named Greece as a top choice for German travelers this year during the ITB Berlin 2024 trade show.

Greek Hotels Among TUI’s Top 100 in Global Portfolio

Ahead of the annual TUI Global Hotel Awards at ITB Berlin, TUI announced the Top 100 best hotels in its global portfolio with the list including 19 in Greece.

Dodekanisos Seaways Aims to Add More North Aegean Islands to Ferry Schedule

Dodekanisos Seaways will include the North Aegean Islands in its ferry schedule after North Aegean Region's request.

January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

Daily Express UK: Samos is a Wonderful Place to Retire

The “charming” seaside resorts and “delicious” local cuisine are just some of the reasons Samos is considered a top retirement destination for British citizens.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Samos, Chios and Lesvos to Star in Popular Polish TV Show

The Greek islands of Samos, Chios and Lesvos will shine on a popular Polish TV show in late October.

Greece a Top Choice for Austrian Travelers in Autumn 2023

Greece remains a top choice for Austrian tourists in 2023, with autumn bookings for travel to the country going strong.

Patmos First Dodecanese Island to Get Approval for Seaplane Flights

Patmos is the first Dodecanese island that received approval to operate seaplanes, according to Hellenic Seaplanes.

Greece’s Regional Airports Hit New Passenger Record in August

Traffic figures at the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport rose to 6.1 million passengers.

SKY express, Olympic Air Get Contracts for Remote Greek Destination Air Routes

SKY express and Olympic Air were announced contractors for six state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece until 2027.

Fraport Greece Announces Lower Airport Charges to Extend Greek Tourism Season

Fraport Greece has announced a subsidy on charges at the 14 Greek airports under its management, ranging from 25 percent to 50 percent.

AEGEAN Brings Holy Light to Greece on Special Flight

AEGEAN Airlines will transport the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

Samos Island’s Culinary Delights Impress Dutch Market

A GNTO gastronomy event dedicated to Samos and the Pythagorean diet wowed Dutch media and tour operators in Amsterdam.

Best Tourism Villages 2023: UNWTO Invites Applications

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is now accepting applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.