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Thessaloniki, Halkidiki and Pieria Reach Out to Hungarian Market

Northern Greece tourism professionals are targeting the Hungarian market where interest in Greek destinations is on the rise.

Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

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.

Thessaloniki Taking Innovative Steps to Shape Tourism Model

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is taking innovative steps to shape the city's tourism model and attract tourists all year round.

Autohellas Hertz Presents Benefits of Flexible Leasing Program ‘FlexDrive’

Autohellas Hertz has updated FlexDrive, its flexible leasing program that gives customers benefits and more flexibility with their transportation needs.

Greece Needs to Upgrade Infrastructure for Conference Tourism to Take Off

Greece needs to upgrade infrastructure to boost conference tourism which could generate as much as 1 billion euros in revenues annually.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece is Making a Dynamic Comeback in Europe, Says Minister

Greece is regaining its position in Europe and entering a new era thanks to a number of key infrastructure and transport projects.

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.

Top 10 Tourist Nationalities at Thessaloniki’s Hotels in 2023

America was the top tourist-generating country to the hotels in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2023

Arrivals from Turkey Lift Thessaloniki Hotel Overnight Stays in 2023

Thessaloniki welcomed a 116% rise in overnight stays from Turkey last year which contributed to a 14.75% rise in overall night stays in the Greek city.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

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.

Spain’s ‘Madrileños por el Mundo’ TV Show Visits Madrilenians Living in Thessaloniki

Spanish TV show "Madrileños por el Mundo" visited Thessaloniki to film the everyday life of the Madrilenians living in the Greek city.

Air Serbia and Etihad Launch New Codeshare to Expand Connectivity in Europe

The partnership between Air Serbia and Etihad Airways aims to enhance connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations, including Athens and Thessaloniki.

Three Key Infrastructure Projects Underway in Thessaloniki

Three key infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki are moving ahead as scheduled and once completed will give the port city a new lease on life.

Greece and US Focus on Strengthening Bilateral Cultural Relations

Greece and the US discussed actions to further strengthen their cooperation in culture and heritage.

Thessaloniki’s ‘Vibing’ Tourism Campaign Breaks Numbers on Social Media

The latest digital media campaign of the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization racked up thousands of views on social media.

Off-season Tourists Boost Greek Hotel, Restaurant Turnover in November

Off-season tourists boosted turnover for restaurants and hotels operating in Greece in November 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).