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Air Passenger Traffic to Greece Continues to Mark Sharp Rise

Passenger arrivals across all airports in Greece marked a sharp increase in the first four months of the year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece Ranks 35th Out of 88 Countries in 1st Meaningful Tourism Index

Greece still has a long way to go in terms of achieving “meaningful tourism”, according to the first Meaningful Tourism Index released by the Hamburg-based Meaningful Tourism Center.

Mykonos Tops Airbnb’s Most Searched Int’l Destinations by US Travelers in Q1

Mykonos is the top most searched for destination by US travelers seeking Airbnb accommodation in Q1.

Greece Preparing Bill for New Health Tourism Products & Medical Visa

Greece is preparing a new bill to create a medical visa and health ministry-certified clinics to provide specialized services at large tourist resorts.

Greece’s Regional Airports Outdo Pre-Covid 2019 Traffic Levels in April

Greece’s regional airports run by Fraport managed to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels last month handling 1.6 million passengers.

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Greece and Athens See Ratings Rise for Travel Experience in Q1

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

Eurocontrol: Daily Flights to Greece on Upward Trend

The number of daily flights to Greece is on a steady rise, placing the country in the Top 10 summer destinations.

Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.

Fraport Airports in Greece Boost Group Business in Q1

Activity at Greece’s 14 regional airports helped boost Fraport Group's Q1 results.

Airbnb: Top 10 Trending Destinations in Greece for Domestic Travelers

Greeks appear to be interested in Airbnbs on smaller, quieter islands according to the number of searches during January-March this year.

IATA: Air Travel Marks Solid Growth in March Despite Capacity Shortfall

International air travel in March and in Q1 continued its upward trend despite cancelations and delays.

EU Ambassadors Confirm Investor Interest in Greek Tourism Projects

Investment opportunities in Greece were the focus of an EU ambassadors event held at the Swedish Institute in Athens.

Maye Musk Explores Greece’s Luxury Tourism Potential

Maye Musk explored ways Greece could evolve into a top luxury tourism destination during a conference held on Santorini.

Hotels in Greece Change Hands Through Million-euro Deals

A number of hotels in Greece worth over 300 million euros in total have gone to new owners demonstrating a growing investor demand.

Greek Tourism Revenue to Rise by 15%, Says GNTO Secretary General

Greece’s tourism bureau sees tourism-related revenues rising by 15 percent this year over 2022.

Airbnb Rooms Makes its Debut Worldwide

Airbnb has launched its new Airbnb Rooms product and more than 50 new features and upgrades based on feedback from its community.

Greece Launches Contactless Payments on Buses in 33 Cities and Islands

Commuters in 33 Greek cities and on the islands will be able to make contactless payments on public buses.

Greek Airports: January-March Flights, Arrivals Top 2022, 2019 Numbers

Tourism to Greece is picking up pace with the number of flights and arrivals on the rise in the first quarter of the year.

Infrastructure Upgrades Next in Line to Strengthen Greece’s Tourism

Accelerating infrastructure upgrades linked to tourism is a top government priority for Greece.