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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.

Central Greece Hoteliers Reiterate Demands to Deal with Flood Aftermath

Hoteliers in Central Greece affected by Storm Daniel reiterated their calls for help, urging the government to take immediate measures.

Greece – UK Agree to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

Ways to further enhance cooperation in tourism topped the agenda of talks this week between Greece and the UK.

Airports in Greece Full Speed Ahead for Record Year

Eight-month passenger traffic through Greece’s airports reflects a strong dynamic leading to a record year, according to aviation and airport experts.

Greece Keeps Q2 Online Reputation in Tact Despite the News

Greece managed to maintain its online reputation in tact in the second quarter of the year despite negative news.

Flood-hit Tourism Enterprises in Thessaly Expect Slow Recovery

Tourism enterprises in Thessaly, Greece, affected by Storm Daniel are calling for support measures to ensure viability.

ForwardKeys: Greece in Top 10 Countries with Strong Tourism Growth in 2023

Greece is among the world’s leading destinations in terms of growth over the 2019-2023 period, said ForwardKeys.

Greek Government Welcomes Moody’s Credit Rating Upgrade

The Greek government welcomed Moody’s decision to upgrade the country’s credit rating from Ba3 to Ba1 with a stable outlook.

Traveler Demand Growing Fast for Experiential Travel, Says Study

Experiential activities such as wellness, nature and food are quickly replacing conventional travel options.

Greece and Japan Boost Cooperation in Tourism

Greece and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism ahead of the “Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism” in 2024.

Strong Flight Activity in Fall Indicates Longer Tourism Season for Greece

Strong flight activity into fall indicates that the Greek Tourism Ministry’s strategy to extend the season is paying off.

Greece – Bulgaria Agree to Joint Tourism Initiatives in 2024-2026

Greece and Bulgaria are aiming to further strengthen cooperation in tourism in the next two years.