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Greece Heightens Security at Airports and Border Points

A total of 1,188 police officers will be stationed at Greece’s airports and border points as part of efforts to enhance security.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

Europe Airports See Traffic Rise in January on Track to Recovery

Passenger traffic across European airports rose by 69% in January compared to the same month last year, according to data released by ACI Europe.

Piraeus Port Sees 2022 Revenue Soar, Cruise Arrivals Rise

Greece’s largest port Piraeus reported strong turnover and more cruise ship arrivals in 2022.

Greece Suspends Mykonos Building Permits to Tackle Unlawful Construction

The Greek Environment Ministry has suspended all building permits for properties outside zoning areas on the island of Mykonos.

Greece’s Hospitality Sector Starting Point for Partnerships in Tourism

Greece’s hospitality sector could become the ideal starting point for partnerships in tourism, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Monemvasia: Upgrade Projects Worth €8m Become Official

An upgrade project worth eight million euros has been approved for Monemvasia, a historic castle town in southeastern Peloponnese,

Katikies’ Hotels on Mykonos and Santorini Ready for Exciting 2023 Tourism Season

The Katikies hospitality group is getting ready to open its seven luxurious properties on Santorini and Mykonos for the 2023 season.

Greece Among Countries Driving Southeast Europe Tourism Recovery

Greece is among the countries driving post-Covid tourism recovery in Southeast Europe, according to Mabrian Technologies.

Greece Among Top 10 Destinations on Hotelbeds Group Platform

Demand for Greece on Hotelbeds’ bedbank platform is already surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Controversy in Greece Over Closure of Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s decision to shut down Navagio Beach this summer causes controversy.

Ministry: Greece Tourism Growth Can Support Local Communities

Sustainable tourism development can create added value for local communities and destinations in Greece, says Tourism Ministry's secretary general, Olympia Anastasopoulou.

ITB Berlin: UNWTO Says Tourism Comeback Starts with Positive Change

The global travel and tourism industry is back on track with arrivals expected to reach 80 to 95% of 2019 levels this year, according to the UNWTO.

Greece’s Famous Navagio Beach May Close Due to Safety Risk

One of Greece’s most popular beaches, Navagio on the island of Zakynthos, is being closed off to the public this summer due to safety risk.

Patra Closer to Operating Seaplane Flights to Nearby Greek Islands

The Patra Waterway, to connect mainland Greece with the Ionian and Saronic islands via seaplane flights, enters next stage.

‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiative Promoted Abroad

New partnership between the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and Marketing Greece aims to promote the ‘Greek Breakfast’ initiative abroad.

Chios Island Secures €500,000 in Funding for Tourism Promotion

The Greek island of Chios has secured half a million euros in funding for international tourism promotion.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

Attica Region to Upgrade Rafina Port

Rafina Port, the second largest in the Attica Region, is soon to be upgraded in order to safely meet increasing tourism demands.

Metropolitan Park at Faliro Delta to Be Europe’s Largest NEB Project

A new metropolitan park at Faliro Delta is expected to be one of Europe’s largest and a major project towards Attica’s green transition.