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Mabrian: Flight Costs to Greece Among the Top 5 Highest in Europe  

Greece together with Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Italy are among the most expensive destinations to travel to by plane.

ACI World: 2024 a Milestone for Global Passenger Traffic

ACI World projects that global air travel will nearly return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, with all regions expected to reach this milestone by 2024.

Athens’ Akadimia Platonos Neighborhood Gets New Playground

A refurbished playground is the first step in plans to redevelop the Athens neighborhood of Akadimia Platonos.

Greece Tops August 2023 Hotel Satisfaction Index

Greece outperformed competitor markets garnering the highest score for the quality of its hotels in August compared to rivals.

Athens Hotels See Drop in August Occupancy, Room Rates and RevPar

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

Travel Agents in Greece and Europe Team Up to Promote Sustainable Tourism

Travel agents in Greece and Europe have joined forces to push for sustainable tourism practices that address climate change.

Eurostat: Greece in Top 10 Global Tourist Destinations

The EU accounted for 45.8% of all arrivals in the world in 2022 with Greece being among the top destinations.

Greece’s Regional Tourism Council Gets Upgraded

Greece’s Regional Tourism Council gains new upgrade role in the decision- and policy-making.

Actions Required to Boost Trade Activity in Center of Athens, Says Study

Trade activity in the center of Athens must be preserved, according to a study released by the Athens Traders Association.

EU Pushing Rules for Free Carry-on Baggage on Flights

EU lawmakers are pushing for rules that will ensure free carry-on luggage across airlines and set uniform baggage size limits.

Airlines and Tour Operators Boosting Greece Programs for 2024

Airlines and tour operators are already adding seats, routes and new destinations in Greece to their travel programs for 2024.

Olympia Forum IV Explores Sustainable Tourism Benefits for Greece

This year’s Olympia Forum IV focused on the benefits of sustainable tourism policies and development on local communities.

Greek PM: Climate Change a Chance to Expand Tourism Season

Climate change is an opportunity for Greece to expand its tourism season, the Greek PM told Bloomberg TV.

TUI Extends its Travel Season in Greece to November

Travel operator TUI will extend its travel packages for Greece into November thanks to the mild weather and strong demand.

Increase in Arrivals to Greece Boosts Tourist Spending in July

Travel receipts in Greece increased in July by 15.1% driven by a rise in arrivals in one of the peak season months.

EU Tightens Short-term Rental Rules, Airbnb Welcomes the News

The EU announced a new set of short-term rental rules aimed at increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings.

Greece and WHO Discuss Health and Wellness Tourism Cooperation

The World Health Organization (WHO) pledged to support Greece’s actions to further develop health and wellness tourism.

Traveler Flows to Greece in Jan-July Rise by 21.9% to 16.1 Million

Traveler flows to Greece in the first 7 months of the year increased by 21.9% to 16.1 million reflecting strong demand.

Greek Airports Handle Over 50m Passengers in First 8 Months of 2023

Greece’s airports continue to see passenger activity and flight numbers rise, paving the way for a record year.

Athens Hotels Participating in Biowaste Program to Get Special Label

The Municipality of Athens will be awarding hotels with a special label for participating in the city’s biowaste collection program.