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AEGEAN Launches 10 Direct Flights to Destinations in the Middle East

AEGEAN is boosting its activity in the Middle East with 10 new direct flights to a number of destinations.

Greece to Create Park for People with Disabilities

A park for people with disabilities will be constructed in the coastal suburb of Elliniko in Attica.

January Airport Traffic in Greece Beats 2022 and 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports in January surpassed both 2022 and pre-Covid 2019 levels, says the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

South Aegean Islands Want Landing Slots for Smaller Planes

The governor of the South Aegean Region is requesting landing slots at the islands’ airports to handle smaller aircraft.

Carnival Weekend a Welcome Boost for Greek Hoteliers

The three-day Carnival weekend which culminates on February 27 is set to boost Greek hotel businesses.

Greece Allocates Funds for Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades

Greece is planning to move ahead with tourism upgrade projects worth approximately 150 million euros.

Greece Taps into Digital Innovation to Enhance Tourism Experiences

Tapping into digital innovation to enhance the tourist experience is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Offering Exceptional Customer Service High on Priority List of Greek Travel Agents

HATTA, the association representing travel agents in Greece, has signed a cooperation agreement with the EBETAM certification body, aiming to offer exceptional customer service to travelers.

Yalos Tours Promotes Greece to French Tour Operators at FestiVITAS

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2023 at FestiVITAS show in France.

Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022

Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April.

Greece Seeks to Open Cheese and Dairy Factories to Tourists

Cheese and dairy factories in Greece will soon be open to tourists as part of the overall experience.

Travelers from Belgium and Germany Considering Greece for 2023

Interest in visiting Greece this summer is on the rise in Germany and Belgium, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece Welcomes More Than 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2022

Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.

ETC: Greece a Top Pick for Europeans Planning Upcoming Trips

Greece is among the Top 10 countries Europeans are considering for their next trip, says the European Travel Commission (ETC).

GNTO to Support Ioannina, Epirus, as Top Tourist Destination

Promoting Ioannina in Epirus as a city break destination is among the goals of the GNTO for the northern Greece town.

Balkan Market to Pick Greece This Year

More travelers from Balkan countries are expected to visit Greece this year, boosting the number of road arrivals to the country by 40% over 2022.

Economist: Greece Moves Up 9 Spots in EIU Democracy Index

Greece moved up nine spots in the EIU Democracy Index, very near to being upgraded to a “full democracy”.

Greece and Brazil Agree to Work Together for Tourism

Greece and Brazil have signed three bilateral agreements in the areas of tourism, defense and aviation.

Athens Airport Exceeds 2019 Levels for First Time in January  

Athens International Airport is setting the pace for 2023 exceeding 2019 figures in January for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.