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Greece Aims to Attract Tourism from the ‘Vast’ Indian Market

Greece is aiming to reach out to the Indian market hoping to reignite interest and boost tourist flows between the two countries.

Visits to the Acropolis in Athens Generate €60 Million in 2023

Visits to the Acropolis in Athens in 2023 generated 60 million euros in revenues, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Greek Tourism Minister Seeks to Bolster Ties with US, Canada

Greece – US cooperation in tourism topped Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni’s agenda during her visit to New York last week.

TUI Group: Q1 Revenue Up by 15%, Greece a Favorite Destination

TUI Group said that revenues grew by 15% in the first quarter of the year with Greece among its most popular travel destinations in 2024.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece is Making a Dynamic Comeback in Europe, Says Minister

Greece is regaining its position in Europe and entering a new era thanks to a number of key infrastructure and transport projects.

Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors

Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries.

Radisson RED Mitropoleos Square Athens Moves to Next Phase

A 30-million-euro Radisson Group hotel investment in the center of Athens moves to next phase of development.

Arrivals from Turkey Lift Thessaloniki Hotel Overnight Stays in 2023

Thessaloniki welcomed a 116% rise in overnight stays from Turkey last year which contributed to a 14.75% rise in overall night stays in the Greek city.

Greek Minister Kefalogianni in US to Boost Ties in Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will be visiting New York this week as part of ongoing efforts to increase tourist flows from the US.

Dozens of Investment Plans Submitted for Greek Port and Marina Upgrades

The Greek Tourism Ministry received 41 investment plans after a call for projects that will upgrade the country’s ports and marinas.

More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024

To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

Greece Launches Visitable Cheese Factory Certification Process

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be launching procedures for the certification of cheese factories so that they can open to tourists.

Greek Opposition Meets With Tourism Bodies to Discuss National Strategy

Greek opposition party leader Stefanos Kasselakis met with tourism stakeholders to discuss the priorities for sector development.

ACI Europe: Athens Airport Among Best Performing in 2023

Athens Airport was among those in its size group in Europe to report the best passenger traffic performance in 2023.

IATA: Total 2023 Air Traffic Edged Closer to pre-Covid Levels

Total air traffic in 2023 managed to recoup 94.1% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels and surpass 2022 by 36.9%.

Thessaloniki Tourism Body Looks to Help Educate Future Sector Professionals

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization further expands into education after partnering with the Institute of Vocational Tourism Training of Macedonia.