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Greek Island Transport Subsidy Program Expanded

Eligible Greek island residents and businesses can claim higher fuel discounts as part of this year’s transport equivalent measure.

Connectivity Tops Greece – Turkey Tourism Agenda

Greece and Turkey discussed ways to increase tourist flows by enhancing connectivity between the two countries.

Greece – France Cooperation Tops IFTM Top Resa Agenda

Tourism best practices and culture topped the agenda of meetings during Greece’s participation at the IFTM Top Resa 2023 expo in Paris.

Study: Almost Half of Crete Hotel Employees Want to Change Jobs

The pressure and pay of tourism jobs on Crete have led dozens of hotel employees to considering changing jobs, found a study.

EU Lawmakers Vote to Scrap Carry-on Luggage Charges

Airlines operating in the EU may soon be required to scrap charges for hand luggage and standardize rules on carry-on size and weight.

EY: Greece Moving Up as Attractive Investor Destination

Greece is winning over more investors and attracting foreign direct investments (FDI), according to the latest EY Attractiveness Survey.

Greek Tourism Board Welcomes ‘All-time Best September’

Last month was Greece’s “all-time best September” in terms of tourist arrivals, according to the GNTO’s Dimitris Fragakis.

Athens and Thessaloniki to Get New Electric Buses by Spring

A total of 250 new electric buses will be hitting the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki next spring.

Greece Welcomes October Rise in Tourist Arrivals

Incoming tourist flows to Greece by air are maintaining an upward dynamic into October.

Greece Joins UNWTO’s Sustainable Tourism Event in Riyadh

Greece participated in the UNWTO’s ‘Tourism and Green Investments’ conference in Riyadh and committed to sustainable practices.

Greece January-August Tourist Arrivals Pave Way for Great Year

The strong flows of tourists to Greece are expected to continue through to the end of the year.

Mabrian: Flight Costs to Greece Among the Top 5 Highest in Europe  

Greece together with Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Italy are among the most expensive destinations to travel to by plane.

ACI World: 2024 a Milestone for Global Passenger Traffic

ACI World projects that global air travel will nearly return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, with all regions expected to reach this milestone by 2024.

Athens’ Akadimia Platonos Neighborhood Gets New Playground

A refurbished playground is the first step in plans to redevelop the Athens neighborhood of Akadimia Platonos.

Greece Tops August 2023 Hotel Satisfaction Index

Greece outperformed competitor markets garnering the highest score for the quality of its hotels in August compared to rivals.

Athens Hotels See Drop in August Occupancy, Room Rates and RevPar

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

Travel Agents in Greece and Europe Team Up to Promote Sustainable Tourism

Travel agents in Greece and Europe have joined forces to push for sustainable tourism practices that address climate change.

Eurostat: Greece in Top 10 Global Tourist Destinations

The EU accounted for 45.8% of all arrivals in the world in 2022 with Greece being among the top destinations.

Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Gets Upgraded

Greece’s Regional Tourism Council gains new upgrade role in the decision- and policy-making.

Actions Required to Boost Trade Activity in Center of Athens, Says Study

Trade activity in the center of Athens must be preserved, according to a study released by the Athens Traders Association.