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Greece Takes Emergency Measures Ahead of Heatwave ‘Cleon’

Greece is taking emergency measures ahead of a weeklong heatwave expected to send temperatures into the 40s (Celsius).

Greek Policymakers to Examine Measures for Airbnb-style Rentals

Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market.

Airlines See Strike Actions this Summer, Cut Flights

Airlines in Europe are slashing flights citing limited airspace and imminent air controller strikes.

Skiathos Joins Forces with Cyprus Airways to Boost Tourism

The Municipality of Skiathos has partnered with Cyprus Airways to boost tourist flows to the island.

Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Boosts Economy by Nearly €1bn in Jan-May

Greece’s residence by investment scheme boosted the economy by almost 1 billion euros in the first five months of 2023.

Greek Tourism Stakeholders Call for Unified 11% VAT Across Services

Greek tourism professionals reiterated their call for a unified 11 percent VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

Rhodes and Chania Top Brits’ Favorite Coastal Stays But Mykonos Drops

Rhodes and Chania are among British travelers’ favorite seaside stays but all-time favorite Mykonos has dropped in popularity.

Greece is a Leading Vacation Choice Among 10 Source Markets, says Report

Greece is a leading outbound holiday destination choice in most of its main source markets, according to research by INSETE.

IATA: May Air Traffic at 96.1% Pre-Covid 2019 Levels

Global air traffic in May came one step closer to pre-pandemic levels reaching 96.1 percent of 2019 figures for the same month.

GNTO’s ‘SustainableGreece’ Stands Out at Travel Marketing Awards 2023

GNTO’s “SustainableGreece” initiative won silver during the Travel Marketing Awards in London.

Athens Enters Top 10 Most Popular City Destinations for Summer 2023

Athens, Greece, is among the Top 10 most searched for city destinations this summer, according to data released by ForwardKeys.

Investments and Infrastructure Priorities for Greek Tourism Ministry

Greece’s new tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, says investments, infrastructure and developing new destinations are top priorities.

New Visitor Zones to Ease Tourist Traffic at the Acropolis

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

Airbnb Drops Listings That Do Not Meet Quality Standards

Airbnb announced this week that it would be doing away with any listings that fail to meet quality standards.

Greece Still a Top Travel Choice for Europeans Despite Cost Concerns

Greece continues to be among the most popular destinations for European travelers this year despite the cost-of-living crisis.

Chania Launches ‘City of Many Tales’ Tourism Campaign

Chania features as an attractive tourist destination in new “A City of Many Tales” video campaign.

Greece’s Property Market Strong in Q1 Despite Uncertainties  

Greece’s property market is boosting the economy with foreign direct investments up in the first three months of 2023.

New Minister Aims to Equally Distribute Tourism Across Greece

New Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has made it a priority to fairly distribute tourist flows and revenues to all of Greece.

SOKEE: Greece Should Focus More on Exhibition-driven Tourism

Further developing exhibition tourism was the focus of the first conference of the Greek Exhibition Industry Association in Athens.

Oinoxeneia Marks 10-year Anniversary with Wine, Food and Song

The annual Oinoxeneia wine festival marks its 10-year anniversary with dozens of events from August 19 to September 3.