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Crete Region Promotes Island’s 4 UNESCO Sites at ITB Berlin Expo

The Region of Crete agreed with UNESCO and Google to further promote Crete’s four UNESCO sites during a meeting at the ITB Berlin 2023 travel expo.

Alpha Bank: Greece Tourism Set for Another Strong Year

Greece’s tourism industry is set for another strong year on the back of a quick post-Covid recovery in 2022, say Alpha Bank analysts.

Redevelopment of Faliro Seaside Zone Outside Athens Gets Green Light

The redevelopment of the Faliro seaside zone, the coastal zone mainly in the Athens suburb of Faliro, has been approved.

European Tourism Bodies Agree to Code of Conduct on Data Sharing

Travel and tourism stakeholders have agreed on a code of conduct that will ensure conditions for harmonized and interoperable tools for tourism-related data exchange. 

Passenger Traffic, Flights on Steady Rise at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is set to continue its positive performance and even exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023.

IATA: Air Travel Safer in 2022

Air travel became safer in 2022 marking a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and in the fatality risk compared to 2021, according to data by IATA.

CLIA – SEA Europe Urge EU to Include Cruise Ship Building in Net Zero Act

Cruise lines, shipyards and marine equipment makers are calling on Europe to include cruise ship building and maritime technology in the Net Zero Industry Act.

ITB Berlin – Tourism Faces New Risk: Finding Staff

A recent survey presented at the ITB Berlin 2023 expo finds an “alarming deficit” of staff at travel and tourism companies worldwide.

Greece Reports Largest Quarterly Growth in Eurozone

Greece recorded the highest quarterly growth in the Eurozone, up by 1.4% in Q4 2022, according to data released by Eurostat.

IATA: Strong January Travel Demand Sets Stage for Busier Spring and Summer

Strong travel demand in January contributing to global post-Covid recovery.

Europa Nostra Launches Costa Carras European Citizens Award for Safeguard of Endangered Heritage

Europa Nostra has announced the launch of the Costa Carras European Citizens award to protect cultural and natural heritage.

ITB Berlin: Alltours and TUI See High Demand by Germans for Greece in 2023

Alltours and TUI expect strong demand by German travelers for Greece this summer season.

TEMES and Lamda Finalize Plan for Two Luxury Hotels on Athenian Riviera

Two luxury hotel projects and dozens of branded villas are to be constructed along the Athenian Riviera as part of the multi-million-euro Ellinikon Project.

INSETE: Making Sustainability Part of Tourism Policy Vital for Greece

Incorporating sustainability practices into Greece’s tourism policy is crucial for the sector to remain resilient in the new era.

Greece Air Capacity Drops 10% as German Demand Wanes

German demand for Mediterranean destinations is still slow leading to a 10,52% decline in air capacity to Greece.

Survey: Women Traveling Solo Still Feeling Unsafe

Women traveling solo still feel unsafe compared to men, found a survey released on occasion of IWD2023.

ITB Berlin: Reactivating Long-haul Travel Crucial to Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Keeping long-haul travel strong is key if Europe wants to sustain its post-Covid travel recovery, according to industry experts at ITB Berlin.

Athens Among Most Desired Travel Destinations for Americans in 2023

Athens is among the Top 5 non-US cities American travelers want to visit this year, according to a study by Go City.

Greece Set to Win Over Romanian Vacationers This Year

Travelers from Romania are choosing Greece for their holidays this year, according to feedback gathered by the GNTO at this year’s Romanian Tourism Fair - TTR in Bucharest.

Study: Policies Needed to Protect Athens from Touristification

Policies are necessary for Athens to preserve its urban character in view of increasing tourism, according to a study released by GSEVEE.