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Attica Hotels Provide Shelter to Athens Fire Victims

Attica hotels are offering free accommodation to people affected by the fires that ravaged several suburbs on Mt Pendeli, north of Athens, this week.

Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August

Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector.

Greece’s Yachting Body Seeks Promotion and Permanent Marina

Greece’s professional yacht owners briefed the Tourism Ministry on key priorities for the promotion and further development of the sector.

Greek Airports Dealing Effectively With Delays

Greek airports appear to be handling flight delays effectively given the situation across Europe and around the globe, according to recent figures.

Tourism Minister Invites German Pensioners to Holiday in Greece Off Season​

All the more Germans are hoping this year to visit Greece, which is both a favorite holiday spot and a popular vacation home investment destination.

Israeli Investor Takes Over Iconic Kythnos Xenia Tourism Venture

The iconic Xenia Hotel and two thermal springs on the Greek island of Kythnos has been awarded to Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid for a period of 99 years.

Elitour and Athens Airport Team Up to Promote Health Tourism

Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour and Athens International Airport (AIA) agreed to work together to develop travel packages complete with benefits for medical tourism travelers.

Santorini Experience Sports Tourism Event Enters New Era

The 2022 edition of the Santorini Experience sports tourism event will feature new running and swimming routes on the Greek island of Santorini.

Greek Hoteliers Angry Over Inclusion of Airbnbs in ‘Tourism for All’ Scheme

Greek hoteliers are angry over a government decision to include Airbnb-style accommodations in its “Tourism for All” subsidized holiday scheme.

Greece has Action Plan Ready for Autumn Covid-19 Wave

An action plan to address a recurrence of Covid-19 in Greece is ready and will be implemented in the fall if needed, according to Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Ancient Messene to Get New Archaeological Museum

A new archaeological museum is in the pipeline to host finds discovered at Ancient Messene in the Peloponnese.

July Tourist Arrivals Hitting All-time High in South Aegean Region

Post-COVID tourist arrivals at the South Aegean islands are hitting an all-time high, turning this month into the "best July ever" for the region.

New Funding Program for Agritourism Projects in Greece

The Greek Rural Development Ministry will be allocating funds to “green” tourism projects linking agriculture with manufacture. Interested parties can apply starting July 19.

Greeks Among 38m People in Europe Who Can’t Afford a Vacation

Greeks are among 38 million Europeans who don’t make enough to go on holiday, according to the latest data released by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).

Athens Working to Keep Tourists Longer in the City

Keeping tourists in Athens for longer stays is a top priority for Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, who is expecting the Greek capital to beat pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

US Tourists to Greece Up by 50% in June

Arrivals to Greece from the US, increased by 50 percent in June compared to record year 2019, reflecting a positive upward trend.

Study: No Holidays This Year for 1 in 2 Greeks 

One in two Greeks will not go on vacation this year, according to a study published recently by the Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE).

GNTO to Showcase Mani Through its History, Culture, Food

The GNTO is looking to establish the region of Mani into a leading tourism destination with a focus on culture, gastronomy and history.

Greece: New Rules for Tourists Infected with Covid-19

Tourists to Greece that find themselves infected with Covid-19 will not be required to quarantine, according to a new government decision issued this week.

Minister: Tourism Driving Greece Growth Beyond Eurozone Average

Tourism is Greece’s “strong card”, set to generate revenues in 2022 that will boost the economy despite the challenges, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.