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Greece’s GNTO Named Best Tourist Board Partner for 2023 by UK Tour Operators

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Grand Hotel Palace Teams Up with TexCycle Greece for Textile Recycling Initiative

Thessaloniki's five-star Grand Hotel Palace has partnered with TexCycle Greece, one of the largest used clothing collection companies, to recycle its textile waste.

Greece Outlines Actions for Greener Air Transport

Greece is taking actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.

Athens Mayor Calls on Hotels to ‘Contribute’ Portion of Earnings to City

To cope with municipal expenses driven by tourist numbers, the mayor of Athens has suggested for hotels to allocate a portion of their earnings.

Greek Minister: Climate Change Overturning Traditional Business Models in Tourism

Greece’s tourism minister said climate change was forcing Greece and the world to identify new ways to adapt to a new reality.

SKY Express Receives Two Marketing Achievement Awards for its Business Class

SKY express received two marketing achievement awards for its strategic thinking, innovative action and efficiency regarding its Business Class product.

Athens Municipality Launches Competition to Make City Greener

The Municipality of Athens has announced a "green competition" for residents, aiming to make the Greek capital a more sustainable city.

Rhodes Forum: Travel and Tourism Commit to Achieving Sustainability Goals

Association representatives from Europe’s travel and tourism sector signed a landmark declaration aiming to tackle climate change.

Greek PM: New Unique Experiences Key to Extending Tourist Season

The Greek PM wants Greece to evolve into the ‘world’s best destination’ by creating special interest tourism products that will extend the season.

Rhodes Hoteliers Call for VAT Cutback in the Dodecanese Islands

Rhodes hoteliers are calling on Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reduce VAT for the Dodecanese islands to support growth.

Greek Tourism Minister Inaugurates New Mitsis Group Hotel in Piraeus

Greece's tourism minister inaugurated a new Mitsis Group hotel in Piraeus near the metro, shopping district, and cruise terminals.

ITA Airways Launches New Chicago – Rome Nonstop Flight

ITA Airways opened its new Chicago O'Hare - Rome Fiumicino nonstop connection, bringing the total of the North American destinations it serves this summer to seven.

HOTREC: Rhodes to Host 1st EU Tourism Forum for Climate Crisis

Europe's tourism bodies, including HOTREC, ACI Europe, A4E, CLIA and ECTAA, will gather on Rhodes to discuss the climate crisis.

Greek Tourism Ministry Welcomes Strong Interest in Upgrade Funding Programs

The Greek Tourism Ministry welcomed dozens of investment plans seeking funding for upgrades and modernization.

Mylopotamos, Crete, Aiming for Tourism Development

The Municipality of Mylopotamos on Crete is aiming to transform the area into a destination that meets the needs of modern travelers.

Interview – Dimitris Antonakos Gives Details About 100% Hotel Show’s 1st Seasonal Edition on Crete

The very first seasonal edition of the 100% Hotel Show will take place on Crete during April 13-14.

Rhodes on its Way to Become World’s 1st Green Tourism Destination

The Greek island of Rhodes will be spearheading Greece’s sustainability goals through the ambitious "Co-Lab Rhodes" program.