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New Tourism Spatial Planning Bill Divides Greece into Zones

A new spatial planning bill in tourism divides the country into five zones based on saturation levels and sets development limits.

Greece Launches ‘Rhodes Pass’ for Free Week-long Holidays

Greece said it would be offering free seven-day holidays for those who were forced to flee Rhodes last summer after the fires.

Greek Hoteliers Admit Need to Tap Into New Technologies and AI

Greek hoteliers acknowledge the need to integrate new technologies into their working models in order to remain competitive.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece Continue to Boost Regional Airport Traffic

Strong international traffic through Greece’s 14 regional airports is expected to continue into the new year.

Greece to Launch New Round of Funding for Tourism Businesses

Greece is expected to announce a new round of funding supporting new very small, small and medium-sized tourism enterprises.

Permit Paves Way for Works to Begin on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens

Construction on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens, one of the largest projects in Greece and Europe, is ready to begin.

Poland a Top 5 Tourist Source Market for Thessaloniki in Summer

Poland was a leading source market for Thessaloniki this year with travelers preferring summer for their holidays.

One More Win for EU Tourist Bus Drivers and Tourism Sector

EU lawmakers supported proposals that will give tourist bus drivers the choice to organize their breaks based on the demands of their work.

Greek Tourism Ministry Participates in UN Climate Change Conference COP28

The Greek Tourism Ministry presented climate actions on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.

Greece and Turkey Sign Accord for Joint Actions in Tourism

Greece and Turkey agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism with the aim of increasing tourist flows between the two countries.

Israel – Hamas War Affecting Travelers’ Security Perception

Travelers’ security perception of Greece remains unaffected despite the country’s proximity to the Israel-Hamas war.

Study: Fires, Floods and Heat Impact Greece’s Online Reputation

Fires, heatwaves, and floods took a toll on Greece’s online reputation in the July-September period.

IATA: 4.7 Billion Travelers to Fly in 2024 Generating $25.7b for Airlines

IATA sees an estimated 4.7 billion people flying in 2024 and generating 25.7 billion dollars for airline companies.

American Express: Greece Among Top 5 Travel Destinations Abroad for Brits in 2024

Some 13.6 million Brits are already booking their holidays abroad for 2024 with Greece among their Top 5 picks.

Labor Minister: Tourism Can Help Reduce Unemployment in Greece

The tourism sector can play a decisive role in reducing unemployment in Greece, according to Greek Labor Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Digital Services to Enhance Greece Travel Experience

Greek tourism stakeholders must now focus on modernizing services through the acceleration of digitization.

New Spatial Planning Scheme to Enhance Greek Tourism Product

A soon-to-be finalized spatial planning framework is expected to create the conditions for a more sustainable tourism product in Greece.

COP28: Global Tourism Leaders Pledge Climate Action

Global tourism sector leaders pledge to take actions to address climate change during COP28 in Dubai.

Greeks Booking Early for the Holidays, Occupancy Levels High

Greek travelers are booking early for this year’s Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with Airbnbs in high demand.

INSETE Study Highlights Actions for Inclusive Tourism in Greece

In order to remain competitive, Greece’s tourism sector should take actions that will ensure inclusive and accessible travel experiences.