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Passenger Traffic, Flights on Steady Rise at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is set to continue its positive performance and even exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023.

ITB Berlin – Tourism Faces New Risk: Finding Staff

A recent survey presented at the ITB Berlin 2023 expo finds an “alarming deficit” of staff at travel and tourism companies worldwide.

Greece Reports Largest Quarterly Growth in Eurozone

Greece recorded the highest quarterly growth in the Eurozone, up by 1.4% in Q4 2022, according to data released by Eurostat.

Europa Nostra Launches Costa Carras European Citizens Award for Safeguard of Endangered Heritage

Europa Nostra has announced the launch of the Costa Carras European Citizens award to protect cultural and natural heritage.

ITB Berlin: Alltours and TUI See High Demand by Germans for Greece in 2023

Alltours and TUI expect strong demand by German travelers for Greece this summer season.

TEMES and Lamda Finalize Plan for Two Luxury Hotels on Athenian Riviera

Two luxury hotel projects and dozens of branded villas are to be constructed along the Athenian Riviera as part of the multi-million-euro Ellinikon Project.

INSETE: Making Sustainability Part of Tourism Policy Vital for Greece

Incorporating sustainability practices into Greece’s tourism policy is crucial for the sector to remain resilient in the new era.

Greece Air Capacity Drops 10% as German Demand Wanes

German demand for Mediterranean destinations is still slow leading to a 10,52% decline in air capacity to Greece.

Survey: Women Traveling Solo Still Feeling Unsafe

Women traveling solo still feel unsafe compared to men, found a survey released on occasion of IWD2023.

ITB Berlin: Reactivating Long-haul Travel Crucial to Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Keeping long-haul travel strong is key if Europe wants to sustain its post-Covid travel recovery, according to industry experts at ITB Berlin.

Athens Among Most Desired Travel Destinations for Americans in 2023

Athens is among the Top 5 non-US cities American travelers want to visit this year, according to a study by Go City.

Greece Set to Win Over Romanian Vacationers This Year

Travelers from Romania are choosing Greece for their holidays this year, according to feedback gathered by the GNTO at this year’s Romanian Tourism Fair - TTR in Bucharest.

Study: Policies Needed to Protect Athens from Touristification

Policies are necessary for Athens to preserve its urban character in view of increasing tourism, according to a study released by GSEVEE.

Short-term Rentals: EU Decision on Data Sharing Aimed at ‘Balanced Tourism Ecosystem’

EU regulators agreed on a common approach to data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation rental platforms.

GNTO: Tourism Can Be a Tool to Strengthen Global Ties

Greece can employ tourism in its strategy to strengthen international ties, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

Gentrification of Athens Taking Toll on SMEs, Standard of Living

The gentrification of Athens over the last few years is impacting the life of residents and the viability of businesses, says a GSEVEE study.

Eurocontrol: Athens Airport Europe’s Most Punctual in February

Athens Airport ranks first among Europe’s top 3 airports singled out for punctuality of arrivals and departures for the third week of February.

Greece Allocates €100m to Culture Projects in Thessaly Region

The Greek government has announced 100 million euros in funding for culture projects in the Thessaly region.

Call for Entries: Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2023

The 2023 Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards are now open for applications, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has announced.

Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals  

The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023.