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Greek Hotels Top GRI Guest Satisfaction Index in July

Visitors to Greece were satisfied with the quality and services provided by Greek hotels in July, according to the latest data released by INSETE.

Thessaloniki Prepares for New Era with 30 Landmark Projects

Thessaloniki is getting ready to enter the new era with at least 30 key projects, including the metro and a new airport terminal.

Region to Promote Attica Wines in US, Canada, Japan

The Attica Region will be taking action to promote wines produced in the area to countries abroad including the United States, Canada and Japan.

Greece Counting on Marine Tourism to Support the Economy

Greece is counting on marine tourism to create added value for the Greek tourist product, opportunities for growth, and new jobs for local communities.

Culture Ministry Tables Plan for Conservation of Athens Acropolis Walls

The Greek Culture Ministry has presented a comprehensive plan for restoration projects on the Acropolis in Athens to protect and showcase the UNESCO World Heritage site and enhance the visitor experience.

World’s Most Powerful Passports: Greece Ranks 8th

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries.

Thessaloniki – Izmir Ferry Service Expected in September

A new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki in northern Greece with Izmir in Turkey is expected to begin next month.

Study: Travelers Name Greece Top Pick in Europe for its Beaches

Greece is the most popular European country for beach lovers this year, according to the Best Beaches Index 2022 released by Holidu.

Greek Tourism Ministry Promotes Visits to Wineries, Breweries, Olive Mills

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a framework for tourist visits to Greece’s wineries, breweries, cheese factories and olive mills.

Greece’s Agrafa Mountains Given High Protection Status

The mountains of Agrafa, the southernmost part of the Pindus range in Central Greece, have been given high protection status by the Environment Ministry banning all forms of construction.

The World’s Rich are Picking Greece, Says Virtuoso

Greece is among the Top 5 countries in the world attracting luxury travelers who spend 20 times more than regular tourists, found a Virtuoso report.

Greek Homeowners, Businesses to Get More Energy Bill Relief in September

Some 6 million homeowners and 1.2 million businesses in Greece faced with repeatedly increasing electricity bills will receive double the aid offered in previous months for September.

Booming Demand for Airbnbs in Greece this August

Greece is the word this year with demand for Airbnb-style rentals stronger than ever keeping the country in the Top 3 European destinations in terms of nights booked over pre-Covid 2019.

Greece and Qatar Discuss Cooperation in Tourism, Energy, Infrastructure

Cooperation in tourism, infrastructure and energy topped the agenda of talks between Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Nightlife Not a Top Priority for Traveling Greeks

Gone are the days when Greeks traveled to party as a recent study showed that only 16% planned their holidays this summer based on nightlife options.

Covid-19: Greece to Reconsider Face Mask Rule for Fall

Health experts are re-examining the possibility of bringing back mandatory face masks in Greece in view of an imminent wave of Covid-19 and potential new strains in the coming weeks.

Nearly 8 Million Tourists Visit Greece in First Half of Year

Nearly 8 million people chose to holiday in Greece in the first six months of the year, according to the latest data released by the Bank of Greece.

Minister Kikilias: Next Strategic Steps for Greek Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is ready for the next phase of its strategy which will focus on attracting investments that will bring added value to the industry.

XRTC: Greek Coastal Shipping Looking Ahead to Growth

Greece’s coastal shipping industry is hoping robust tourist traffic this year will help boost activity which hit a high in 2019 but was then impacted by Covid-19.

Architectural Competition Opens for Athens Archaeological Museum

A competition had opened for the design of the new Athens Archaeological Museum that is planned to be erected in the city’s Akadimia Platonos area.