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Culture Ministry Announces Expansion of Rhodes’ Medieval City

The Medieval City of Rhodes, which includes the highly visited Palace of the Grand Master, will be extended by 18,000m2, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Posted On 22 Aug 2022

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BoG: June Travel Receipts Lead Greek Tourism Revenue Over 2019 Levels

The Bank of Greece has announced that tourist arrivals to Greece in June surged by 241.5% year‑on‑year, driving tourism-related revenues beyond 2019 levels.

Posted On 19 Aug 2022

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Greece’s Solid Tourism Dynamic Attracting Investments

Eight in 10 investments made in Greece now concern tourism, either hotels or infrastructure, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 18 Aug 2022

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Greece: Covid-19 Measures in the Fall Unlikely

There will be no need for Covid-19 measures in the fall, said Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris, after assessment of epidemiological data.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Aiming for €20bn in Tourism Revenues this Year

Greece’s tourism industry is closer to recovering fully with a growing number of international arrivals set to generate an estimated 20 billion euros by the end of 2022.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

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Public Tourism Training Schools in Greece Accepting Applications

Greece’s Vocational Training Institutes for Tourism (IEK) will be accepting applications starting August 22 for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

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Cities in Europe Call on EU to Limit Airbnb-style Rentals

Cities in Europe are calling on the European Commission to regulate Airbnb-style holiday rentals fearing a post-Covid tourism boom will threaten the liveability of urban centers.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Two Seaplane Ports in the Peloponnese Get Green Light

Greek authorities have approved the construction of two seaplane airports at Porto Heli and Ermioni in the Peloponnese, according to an announcement by Greek Water Airports.

Posted On 17 Aug 2022

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Greece Aiming to Break 2019 Tourist Arrival Record in 2022

Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, has confirmed that the country will break pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Athens and Greece Maintain Strong Online Reputation in Q2

Greece and Athens continued to garner positive feedback online in Q2 and June, according to INSETE’s sentiment tracker for the country and its capital city.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Finland to Be First EU State to Test Digital Passports

Finland is set to test new technology that will allow passengers to travel paper-free and which will hopefully accelerate check-in procedures.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Greek Summer Stickers on Viber the ‘New Thing’

As part of its promotional drive, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has teamed up with Viber and launched a Visit Greece channel and a series of stickers depicting Greek summer fun.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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EU Invites Pet Owners to Get Passport for Their Furry Friends

The European Union invites pet owners wishing to travel with their animal companions to get a European pet passport.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Greece’s Regional Airports See Arrival Figures Soar in July

Greek summer is stronger than ever with the country’s 14 regional airports marking an 11.1% increase in passenger traffic over July 2019.

Posted On 16 Aug 2022

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Greece Accepting Applications for Tourism Investments

The Greek Development & Investments Ministry will open the application process for a new round of tourism investment support on September 5.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Road Tourism to Greece Slow in January-June

Road tourism to Greece is still lagging behind compared to air travel which managed to recoup 2019 levels in June, according to recent data.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Strong Demand Propels TUI Group Bookings to 2019 Levels

TUI Group is seeing its first near-breakeven quarterly result since the onset of Covid-19, expecting strong demand for travel to generate positive results full year.

Posted On 11 Aug 2022

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Inflation Keeps Hotel Prices Down in Most of Europe But Not in Greece

Hit by inflation, hotel prices in Europe this year have dropped below 2019 levels with the exception of Greece, according to data by tourism intelligence provider Mabrian.

Posted On 09 Aug 2022

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