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Greece to Spend €160m on Port and Marina Projects

As part of efforts to boost yachting, recreational and professional boating activity in Greece, some 160 million euros will be channeled into marina and port infrastructure works.

Greece January-August Travel Receipts Up by 92.1% Over 2021

Year 2022 has seen a dynamic tourism recovery for Greece with inbound traveler flows and receipts up in January-August over the same period in 2021.

South Aegean Region Sees 2022 Tourism Season Ending with Record Arrivals

The islands of the South Aegean Region are expected to see record international arrivals by air this year and surpass pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Greece Takes Steps to Rebrand Skyros Island

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to rebrand the island of Skyros into a sustainable tourism destination.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Picking Up Gradually

Hotel occupancy rates in Athens showed signs of improvement in September as a result of this year’s tourist dynamic, said the city’s hotel association.

Airbnb Demand in Greece Continues Upward Trend in September

Greece was among the six countries in Europe with the highest short-term rental demand in September, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Putin Scraps Russia’s National Tourism Agency

Russia’s tourism policy will now be overseen by the country’s economic development ministry after Russian President Vladimir Putin scrapped Rostourism, the federal tourism agency.

Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

ICAP PRIF: Greece’s Port and Marina Services Can Boost Tourism Revenues

Greece’s port and marina infrastructure and services can contribute to the country’s tourism revenues, according to an ICAP CRIF study.

Halkidiki a Favorite Holiday Destination for Italian Travelers

The Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece is gaining ground among Italian travelers, says the Halkidiki Tourism Organization.

Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Among Europe’s Top 3 in Q3

Greece’s investor visa plan was Europe’s highest in demand in quarter Q3 2022, according to a report released by property brokers Tranio.

Thessaloniki’s Hotel Occupancy Still Not Close to 2019 Levels

Thessaloniki’s hotel occupancy rates during the first nine months of the year were down by 13.9% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the same period.

Two Greek Hotel Bodies Join UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

Two Greek hotel bodies on Santorini have signed the “UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge”, which promotes sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation.

Athens Moves Ahead with Panathinaikos Stadium, Eleonas Upgrade Works

Athens Municipality is moving ahead with tenders for the planned 40,000-seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club.

Corinth’s Isthmus Tourist Info Kiosk Sees Visitor Numbers Rise

More than 9,500 tourists in August and September visited the revamped Isthmus Tourist Info Kiosk near the Corinth Canal in Greece.

Travel Packages to Greece Selling Strong in Germany, Says DRV

German tourist demand for Greece is going strong, according to holiday package sales which have increased by 22% this year compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Jan-Sept Passenger Traffic at Greece’s Regional Airports Beats 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through 14 Greek regional airports during the first nine months of the year exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels by 3.1%.

Greek Health Minister Says Covid-19 Pandemic Still Not Over

The Greek Health Ministry is concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 expected in the coming months.

Melia Hotels International Set on Doubling Portfolio in Greece

Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International aims to double its portfolio of hotels in Greece by 2025.