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Study: Greece Tourism Prospect Strong but More Needs to be Done

Greece is among the world’s top 5 tourism brands but more needs to be done for the country to maintain its strong standing.

ECTAA: Package Travel Directive Rules Must Apply to All Players

Rules that protect consumers must apply equally to all stakeholders, including airlines, say travel agents and tour operators.

United Kingdom to Start Charging Travelers Under ETA Scheme

Travelers to the UK will soon be required to pay an entry fee under the new Electronic Travel Authorization scheme.

Greece Opens New Round of Tourism Business Funding  

Tourism business owners active in Greece can now apply for funding and grants under a second round of support.

Tourism Bodies Call on EU to Review VAT Platform Rules

A group of European travel and tourism associations are calling on the EU to reexamine a set of proposed VAT platform rules.

IATA: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Growing but Incentives Needed

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production is set for growth but needs policy support to diversify sources, says IATA.

IATA Presents Roadmaps to Guide and Accelerate Net Zero Goals in Aviation

In efforts to accelerate actions that will help the aviation industry achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA presented a set of roadmaps.

Jet2 Teams Up with Greek Local Gov’t to Promote Skiathos Island

Aiming to boost UK tourist arrivals to Skiathos, the island’s municipal authority has teamed up with Jet2 for the launch of a new campaign.

Arrivals by Air and Road to Greece Reach 4.4 Million in First Four Months

Greece welcomed 4.4 million arrivals by air and road during the January-April 2023 four-month period.

Study: Greece Among World’s Luxury Travel Destinations This Summer

Greece is among the world’s leading destinations for luxury travelers in 2023, according to a study by Condé Nast Johansens.

More Irish Travelers Adding Greece to Wish Lists

More travelers from Ireland are thinking about holidaying in Greece this year, according to the country’s Central Statistics Office (CSO).

UN and Aviation Industry Commit to Reducing Single Use Plastics

The UN and airlines have teamed up to accelerate the industry’s green transition including doing away with single use plastics.

No Holidays this Year for One in Two Greeks

One in two Greeks will not be able to go on holiday this year due to the cost-of-living crisis, found a study.

Greece – Bulgaria to Launch Joint Tourism Promotion Program

Greece and Bulgaria are expected to sign a joint action plan for the promotion of tourism in the coming period.

IATA: Global Airline Industry Turns Profitable Despite Cost-of-living Crisis

Global airline industry net profits are set to reach 9.8 billion dollars in 2023 exceeding previous forecasts.

FTI Group Boosting Presence in Greece Due to High Demand

Munich-based FTI Group will strengthen its presence in Greece this year due to high demand.

Thessaly Region Launches Mount Olympus Tourist Site – Video

The Thessaly Region announced the launch of a new site that introduces Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest mountain.

UNWTO: New Tourism Narrative Needed

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is underlining the need to change the tourism narrative and portray the sector as a driver of development.

Eurobank Chief Says RRF Tools to Drive Greek Tourism Sector Growth

More than 600 million euros in funding, 200 million euros of which coming from Eurobank, are expected to go into Greece’s tourism infrastructure.

IATA: Global Domestic Air Traffic Back on Track in April

Global domestic air traffic picked up pace in April achieving full recovery over April 2019 levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).