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Sparti, Greece, Makes Gastronomy Part of Tourist Experience

Tourism stakeholders in Sparti, Greece, recently announced plans to incorporate gastronomy into the tourist experience and promote local food products.

Studies Underway to Restore Venetian Port of Heraklio

Studies are underway ahead of restoration works on the Venetian Port of Heraklion on Crete, according to a recent Greek culture ministry announcement.

Greece May Consider Measures as Travel Begins from China

Greece may consider Covid measures for travelers from China if situation becomes critical, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Minister: Greek Tourism Off to a Dynamic Start in 2023  

Greece’s tourism sector is off to a dynamic start expected to generate increased revenue in 2023, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Welcomes First Direct Flight from Shanghai

Greece welcomed the first direct flight from Shanghai last month, after the country’s flag carrier Air China announced the launch of routes to Athens Airport.

China Counts on Greece to Further Strengthen Tourism Ties

China is counting on Greece to further strengthen ties in areas such as tourism, education and trade, according to its Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng.

Study: 11-month Arrivals to Greece Rise but Revenues Drop

The number of air travelers visiting Greece increased in the January-November period but spending dropped compared to 2019, according to INSETE.

Four Greek Cities in Euromonitor Top Cities Report

Four Greek cities have moved up in this year’s Top 100 city destinations, according to a report released this week by Euromonitor International.

Video: Greece Tourism Back Stronger Than Ever

The Greek tourism ministry has released a video with actions taken over the year that helped the sector recover after Covid-19.

Study: Greece’s Shipping Fleet a Global Leader

Greece’s shipping fleet remains a global leader in terms of size and number of active companies, according to the latest report released by Petrofin Research.

Unemployment in Greece Hits 20-year High in November

The end of the tourism season cost Greeks thousands of jobs, according to data recently published by the Greek Labor Ministry’s Ergani employment system.  

Greece Closer to Mapping Out All Forest Land

The Greek environment ministry announced this week that approximately 90 percent of the country’s forest land had been mapped out.

Greek Winter Destinations ‘Sold Out’ for the Holidays

Popular winter destinations have won over Greeks for the holidays, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Occupancy Slowdown in H1 2023

Greek hoteliers are expecting occupancy levels to drop in H1 2023, according to the European Accommodation Barometer carried out by Statista.

Greece 10-month Travel Receipts Mark Significant Rise

Tourists visiting Greece this year spent more in the first 10 months of the year to October, according to the latest data published by the Bank of Greece.

Attica Region: Hundreds of Infrastructure Works to Start in 2023

Hundreds of infrastructure projects, including road, anti-flooding works and energy upgrades, are set to kick off in the Attica region in 2023.

Greece Opens Ioannina Lake Protection Plan for Public Comment

As part of actions to better manage Lake Pamvotida in Ioannina, Greek authorities opened an environmental study for public consultation.

Greek Hotels Dominate GRI Guest Satisfaction Index in November

Greek hotels outperformed rival markets in customer satisfaction in November, managing to remain in the lead for 11 consecutive months.

Greece to Release Transport Subsidy for Eligible Islanders, Businesses

The Greek shipping ministry has announced that it will be disbursing subsidies valued at 30 million euros to eligible islanders and island-based businesses.

AEGEAN Invests Millions in New Technical and Training Hub

AEGEAN will create the first technical support services and training hub in Greece, housed in a former Olympic Air technical base at Athens International Airport.