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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.

UNWTO Expects Reopening of China to Accelerate Global Tourism Recovery

The reopening of China will accelerate global tourism recovery and serve as a major boost to economic growth, says the UNWTO.

Short-term Rentals: EU Decision on Data Sharing Aimed at ‘Balanced Tourism Ecosystem’

EU regulators agreed on a common approach to data collection and sharing by short-term accommodation rental platforms.

GNTO: Tourism Can Be a Tool to Strengthen Global Ties

Greece can employ tourism in its strategy to strengthen international ties, according to GNTO President Angela Gerekou.

Gentrification of Athens Taking Toll on SMEs, Standard of Living

The gentrification of Athens over the last few years is impacting the life of residents and the viability of businesses, says a GSEVEE study.

Eurocontrol: Athens Airport Europe’s Most Punctual in February

Athens Airport ranks first among Europe’s top 3 airports singled out for punctuality of arrivals and departures for the third week of February.

Greece Allocates €100m to Culture Projects in Thessaly Region

The Greek government has announced 100 million euros in funding for culture projects in the Thessaly region.

Call for Entries: Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2023

The 2023 Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards are now open for applications, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has announced.

Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals  

The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023.

Greek Minister Presents Tools for Thessaly Region Tourism Enhancement

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented tools for the promotion of the Thessaly Region.

Attica Region Plan Sets Out Tourism Development Goals

A new strategy, budgeted at 9 million euros, sets out the tourism development goals for the Attica Region.

East Macedonia & Thrace Region Explores Next Steps for Tourism

The Region of East Macedonia & Thrace is exploring ways to strengthen its tourism offering.

TEMES and Lamda Team Up for Luxury Hotels – Apartments at Hellinikon

Construction giants TEMES SA and Lamda Development have teamed up to start works on two luxury hotels along the Athenian Riviera.

Nearly 30 Million People Chose to Holiday in Greece in 2022

Almost 30 million people chose to holiday in Greece last year with more than 4 million Brits leading the way.

Athens to Turn Central Avenue into Pedestrian Walkway

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

Tourists to Greece Generate €17.63bn in Travel Receipts in 2022

The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts.

Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

EU States Agree to ‘Phase Out’ Covid Travel Measures for China

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.