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New Spatial Planning Scheme to Enhance Greek Tourism Product

A soon-to-be finalized spatial planning framework is expected to create the conditions for a more sustainable tourism product in Greece.

Greeks Booking Early for the Holidays, Occupancy Levels High

Greek travelers are booking early for this year’s Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with Airbnbs in high demand.

Tourism to Lesvos Picks Up Pace, Arrivals Fully Recover

Arrivals to the airport of Lesvos have recovered fully as more airline companies are already offering flights.

Greece Welcomes 2 Million Travelers in October, Sees Off-season Demand Grow

Greece welcomed 2 million people in October breaking all records for the month and reflecting growing off-season tourist demand.

South Aegean Region: 47,900 International Flights in Jan-Oct

More than 6.5 million travelers visited Greece’s South Aegean islands in the first 10 months of the year surpassing 2022 levels.

NBG: Greece’s Tourism Sector Still on Track Despite Natural Disaster Toll

Greece’s tourism sector is set for a record year in 2023 despite 1.2 billion euros in losses incurred by fires and floods.

Greek Hoteliers Angered Over Climate Resilience Charge

Greek hoteliers urge the government to reassess a newly announced climate resilience levy, arguing that it creates market distortions.

Study: Fire – Flood Toll on Thessaly, Rhodes Hoteliers Reaches €96m

A study found that hoteliers in Thessaly and on Rhodes suffered 96 million euros in losses as a result of floods and fires this year.

Mabrian: Traveler Satisfaction Still Unaffected by Climate Change

Greece, Italy and Spain should take action to address climate change before it takes a toll on tourism, found a study.

Central Greece Port in Agios Konstantinos Gets Upgrade

The main port at Agios Konstantinos in Central Greece will for the first time be accessible to small and medium-sized cruise ships.

Grecotel: 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ Conference Spotlights Mediterranean Diet

The Cretan secret to longevity was presented during the 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ conference organized by Grecotel.

Greece and Malta Finalize Tourism Partnership Deal

Greece entered into a tourism cooperation with Malta as part of ongoing efforts to expand to new markets and encourage synergies and exchange.

Greece Presents Tourism Strategy at Malta Ministers’ Summit

Greece presented its tourism strategy during the Mediterranean Tourism Forum Ministers' Summit held in Malta this week.

GNTO Proposes Int’l Conference to Promote Greece’s Mt Olympus

The Greek tourism board, GNTO, proposed for an international conference that would focus on Mt Olympus to be planned.

Athens Landmark ‘Minion’ Lights Up 25 Years Later

Minion, a historic department store in central Athens, got a new lease on life this week after being illuminated as part of redevelopment works.

Greece’s 9-month Travel Receipts Increase by 15.2% to €17.9 Billion

Reflecting a strong tourism dynamic in Greece, travel receipts in the first nine months of the year rose by 15.2%.

Commission Approves Greece’s Revised Recovery Plan

Greece’s revised national recovery plan was approved by the Commission, paving the way for 76 reforms and 103 key investments.

Greece Fast Approaching 30 Million Traveler Arrival Milestone

Greece is quickly approaching 30 million traveler arrivals for this year ready to break a new post-Covid record.

Greece – Austria Explore Stronger Cooperation in Tourism

Greece and Austria explore ways to strengthen cooperation in tourism.

Greece to Keep Reduced Tax on Tourism, Culture and Transport

The Greek government will be extending reduced VAT on tourism, culture and transport products into the new year.