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UN Tourism Teams Up With Thassos Locals to Accelerate Recovery

UN Tourism teams up with Thassos locals and tourism stakeholders to accelerate post-Covid recovery and build resilience.

SETE Urges Culture Minister to ‘Reconsider’ Controversial Greek Music Quota Bill

Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill.

Airbnb’s at Greek Carnival Destinations Almost Fully Booked

Short-term rentals in Greece are seeing occupancy rates rise for the three-day Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) weekend marking the end of carnival season.

Greece Praises Lanthimos for ‘Poor Things’ Four-Oscar Win  

Greece commends Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos for ‘Poor Things’ four-Oscar win.

Accor: Greece in Top 5 Southern Europe Holiday Spots in 2024

Greece is in the Top 5 destinations for Europeans planning their holidays this year with Athens also among the top shoulder season choices.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

ITB Berlin: Halkidiki Sees 25% Rise in Summer Prebookings by German Tourists

Prebookings for Halkidiki in Northern Greece for the summer ahead are up by 25 percent, according to feedback gathered at ITB Berlin.

Greek Health Tourism Body Proposes Hotel Medical Units  

Greece’s medical tourism body proposed establishing medical units in hotels to accelerate the development of health tourism.

INSETE: Greece Sees Most Air Arrivals from UK in 2023

The UK moved up the list of top source markets for Greece in 2023 accounting for 5 million arrivals last year.

Greece’s GNTO Joins Mastercard’s Tourism Innovation Hub

Greece’s national tourism board has teamed up with Mastercard and joined its Tourism Innovation Hub, an initiative that aims to develop and transform the global tourism industry.

ITB Berlin: Travel and Tourism Can No Longer Ignore AI

ITB Berlin cast the spotlight this year on artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in travel and tourism business.

Greek Tourism Needs More Women to Develop Sustainably, Says Minister

Ensuring gender equality is crucial for sustainable tourism development, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni marking International Women’s Day.

Greece’s Hotel Chamber Wants Music Quota Bill Scrapped

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to take action and scrap a controversial bill setting music quotas for hotels.

ITB Berlin 2024: German Tour Operators See Greece as Top Choice this Year

Tour operators alltours and TUI named Greece as a top choice for German travelers this year during the ITB Berlin 2024 trade show.

Alpha Bank Optimistic About Greek Tourism Despite Challenges

Despite being optimistic about the future of tourism in Greece, Alpha Bank analysts expect climate change to be a new challenge.

ITB Berlin 2024: Greece in Top 3 Favorite Destinations for German Travelers

Greece ranks third among the Top 10 countries for German travelers based on sales figures, says the DRV.

Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement

Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas.

Greek Tourism Ministry Teams Up with Thessaloniki Film Festival

The Greek Tourism Ministry has partnered with the Thessaloniki Film Festival to promote tourism and Greek culture through joint initiatives.

Greece Tops Global 2024 List for its Golden Visa Program

Greece’s popular golden visa scheme is among the world’s Top 3 most attractive investment migration programs for 2024.

Culture Ministry Tables Greek Music Quota Bill for Airports, Ports, Hotels

A bill that requires hotels, casinos, ports and airports in Greece to play a minimum of 45% Greek music is open for public consultation.