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GNTO Invites Athletes to Sports Tourism Events Across Greece this Fall

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting and promoting sports events in Greece in efforts to introduce travelers to alternative tourism options.

Kikilias: New Promo Campaign for Greece to Focus on Sustainable Tourism

Sustainability, environmental protection and smart mobility will be among the main themes of Greece’s upcoming tourism campaign, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

National Bank: Revived Tourism and Strong Goods Exports Drive Greece Growth

The National Bank of Greece has revised its projection for growth upward to 5.5-6% driven in large part by a successful year in tourism.

South Aegean Region Sees Strong September Arrivals After Robust August

Greece’s South Aegean Region has already reached record year 2019 levels in September with the number of arrivals so far up by 18%.

Crowds, Interest Peak at 86th Thessaloniki Trade Fair

Greece’s most influential trade show, the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), attracted some 212,363 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors this year, fast approaching pre-pandemic levels.

GNTO Endorses Greek Gastronomy Events Nationwide

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will support and promote four leading Greek gastronomy events to take place this month.

Greece a Top Holiday Choice for American Travelers in 2022

Greece this year is welcoming more American tourists thanks to the increased number of direct flights from the United States to Athens.

Greek Tourism Body Proposes Actions to Ease Energy Crisis

In view of what many expect to be a hard winter ahead, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) proposed a set of measures to help sector businesses deal with soaring energy costs.

Europe’s Airports Call for Return to 80-20 Slot Use Rule for Airlines

ACI Europe is calling for the reinstatement of standard airport slot rules which would see airlines operating at least 80% of every planned slot sequence this winter.

France Prepares for 2024 Olympics with ‘Soil’ from Ancient Olympia

In the runup to the Paris Olympics 2024, representatives of France’s Terre de Jeux 2024 label visited the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece - Ancient Olympia - where they collected 2,024 grams of soil to transport to Paris as a symbolic gesture.

Greece Sees Tourism Bookings for Autumn Going Strong

Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to the Greek media.

ACI Europe: Airports in Greece Achieve Full Recovery in July

Airports in Greece have recouped Covid-19 losses fully recovering in July as EU passenger traffic doubles year on year, according to ACI Europe.

Greece Opens New Covid-19 Booster Shot Vaccinations

Vaccinations with the latest booster shot against Covid-19 began on Wednesday in Greece for priority groups with the country’s expert committee also approving the 5th dose for people aged 30-59.

August Traffic Shoots Up at Regional Airports in Greece

Traffic through 14 regional airports in Greece surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels in August by 9.4% to 5.99 million passengers compared to 5.48 million in the same month in 2019.

Seaplane Port at Lavrio Gets Approval

The construction of a seaplane port southeast of Athens at Lavrio, set to handle hydroplane flights, has received the go-ahead from Greek authorities paving the way for the region of Attica to launch operations.

Jet2 to Boost Seat Availability to South Aegean Islands in 2023

UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced an increase in available air passenger seats to the South Aegean Islands for 2023.

Tourism Ministry Invites Northern Europeans to Spend Winter in Greece

The Greek Tourism Ministry is appealing to Northern Europeans, mainly pensioners, to spend the winter in Greece where the weather is mild.

Investing in Brand Name ‘Greece’ Key for Future of Tourism, Say Experts

Investing in Greece’s strong reputation as a leading tourist destination is key for the future of the tourism sector into the new era, according to experts.

Greek PM Announces €5.5bn in Measures to Deal with ‘Hard’ Winter Ahead

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new round of relief measures budgeted at 5.5 billion euros for 2022 and 2023 aimed at supporting Greeks.

Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Thessaloniki Accessibility Issues

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to ensure Thessaloniki’s infrastructure, hotels and attractions are accessible to people with disabilities.