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Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

Athens Airport Expects 30m Arrivals in 2024, Revises Revenue Forecast Upward

Athens Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis adjusted initial revenue projections upward in light of positive Q1 data, forecasting arrivals to reach 30 million in 2024.

Posted On 26 Apr 2024

, By Maria Paravantes

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Greece to Subsidize Holidays for 107,204 People This Year

A total of 107,204 people will be going on holiday this year subsidized by the Greek state with up to 400 euros as part of the "Tourism for All" program.

Posted On 26 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece Sees Q1 Int’l Arrivals Rise 18.7% to 1.6 Million

International arrivals to Greece rose by 18.7% in the first three months of the year reflecting a growing demand and extended season.

Posted On 25 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023

Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros.

Posted On 25 Apr 2024

, By Maria Paravantes

Study: Tourists Turning to Wellness Travel After Covid

After the Covid-19 pandemic, all the more travelers are interested in nature, outdoors and sports tourism products, according to data by Mabrian.

Posted On 25 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Air Travel Capacity Hits a High as Greek Easter Holiday Rush Begins

Air ticket bookings show a strong demand by Greeks for domestic and international travel for Orthodox Easter and May Day.

Posted On 25 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Mideast Travel Promotes Greece at Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt

Mideast Travel introduced the "captivating charm" and rich cultural heritage of Greece during the Greek Luxury Tourism Workshop in Egypt.

Posted On 25 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Culture Projects Worth €170m Planned for Attica Region

The rebranding of the wider Athens region will focus in large part on tapping into its cultural wealth.

Posted On 24 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece Welcomes Increase in Off-season Tourist Arrivals in Jan-Feb

Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%.

Posted On 23 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greek Orthodox Easter religious service outside a church on the island of Mykonos

More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Posted On 23 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece to Tighten Rules for Short-term Rentals, Says Tourism Minister

Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation.

Posted On 22 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

January-February Tourism Revenues in Greece Up by 24.5%

Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February.

Posted On 22 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

Posted On 22 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Posted On 22 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece Outlines Actions for Greener Air Transport

Greece is taking actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic.

Posted On 19 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greek Tourism Minister Discusses Initiatives with Austria, Albania and Montenegro

Greece’s Tourism Minister discussed joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise with tourism officials from Albania, Montenegro and Austria.

Posted On 19 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece Aiming to Extend Cruise Tourism to Other Destinations

An increasing demand for cruise tourism to Greece is creating the need for regulation and strategy to ensure the protection of destinations.

Posted On 18 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greek Travelers Spending More on Domestic Trips

Greek traveler spending on domestic trips with at least one night stay has increased, according to data by INSETE.

Posted On 18 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism

The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential.

Posted On 18 Apr 2024

, By GTP editing team

Greece Announces €2bn Decarbonization Fund for the Greek Islands

Greece expanded its commitments to a bluer economy announcing the creation of a 2-billion-euro Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands.

Posted On 17 Apr 2024

, By Maria Paravantes

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