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BoG: US Tourists Drive Rise in Greece Travel Receipts for January-March

Greece Q1 travel receipts came close to pre-Covid 2019 levels driven in large part by US traveler arrivals and spending.

NBG: Greek Hotels Optimistic for 2023, Expect Strong Growth in Next Three Years

Greek hotels are set for a positive three years ahead on the back of a dynamic start in 2023, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Greece Names 2023 IVF Year to Promote Health Tourism

As part of ongoing efforts to promote Greece’s health tourism advantages, the Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour will name 2023 the “In Vitro Fertilization Year”.  

WTTC Tells Governments to ‘Get Serious’ About Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to offer incentives to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production.

Greece to Protect Historic Athens Cinemas Ideal and Astor

The Greek Environment Ministry has decided to designate two historic Athens cinemas as protected cultural monuments.

Athens Airport: New Curbside Pick-up Rules Take Effect June 7

Athens International Airport will be putting into effect new curbside access and traffic rules starting on June 7.

Greece Among Top Choices of British easyJet Flyers this Summer

British holidaymakers flying on easyJet are picking Greece this year, according to a poll conducted by the carrier.

Air Passenger Traffic to Greece Continues to Mark Sharp Rise

Passenger arrivals across all airports in Greece marked a sharp increase in the first four months of the year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece Ranks 35th Out of 88 Countries in 1st Meaningful Tourism Index

Greece still has a long way to go in terms of achieving “meaningful tourism”, according to the first Meaningful Tourism Index released by the Hamburg-based Meaningful Tourism Center.

Mykonos Tops Airbnb’s Most Searched Int’l Destinations by US Travelers in Q1

Mykonos is the top most searched for destination by US travelers seeking Airbnb accommodation in Q1.

Greece Preparing Bill for New Health Tourism Products & Medical Visa

Greece is preparing a new bill to create a medical visa and health ministry-certified clinics to provide specialized services at large tourist resorts.

Greece’s Regional Airports Outdo Pre-Covid 2019 Traffic Levels in April

Greece’s regional airports run by Fraport managed to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels last month handling 1.6 million passengers.

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

Eurocontrol: Daily Flights to Greece on Upward Trend

The number of daily flights to Greece is on a steady rise, placing the country in the Top 10 summer destinations.

Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.

Fraport Airports in Greece Boost Group Business in Q1

Activity at Greece’s 14 regional airports helped boost Fraport Group's Q1 results.

Airbnb: Top 10 Trending Destinations in Greece for Domestic Travelers

Greeks appear to be interested in Airbnbs on smaller, quieter islands according to the number of searches during January-March this year.

EU Ambassadors Confirm Investor Interest in Greek Tourism Projects

Investment opportunities in Greece were the focus of an EU ambassadors event held at the Swedish Institute in Athens.

Maye Musk Explores Greece’s Luxury Tourism Potential

Maye Musk explored ways Greece could evolve into a top luxury tourism destination during a conference held on Santorini.