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Greece Wants US Seasonal Flights to Run Until End of Year

As part of efforts to extend Greece’s tourism season beyond the traditional summer months, the Tourism Ministry is hoping to keep inbound flights from the US coming until the end of the year.

Posted On 28 Jul 2022

, By GTP editing team

ELSTAT: Welcome Rise in 2021 Arrivals, Stays at Greek Campsites, Hotels

Campsites and hotels in Greece welcomed an increase in the number of arrivals and nights spent in 2021, according to final data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 28 Jul 2022

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Greek Citizens Can Store National ID, Driver’s License on New Wallet App

Greek citizens will be able to securely upload their national ID and driver’s license onto their smartphones via the newly launched Govgr Wallet app to be used in e-business and e-government services.

Posted On 28 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greece Not Yet the Ideal Destination for Digital Nomads, Says Study

Slow internet, poor connectivity and lagging social and economic conditions are keeping Greece off digital nomads’ wish lists, found a NordLayer study.

Posted On 27 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek Tourism Ministry to Utilize RRF Funds to Fullest

Greece is aiming to utilize to the fullest a total of 320 million euros in recovery funding for tourism to upgrade infrastructure and meet the demands of investments.

Posted On 27 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Surge in Tourist Arrivals Fuels Greece Tourism Revenues in May 2022

Increasing international arrivals to Greece boosted travel receipts by 536.4% in May and by 547.9% in January‑May exceeding respective 2021 levels.

Posted On 26 Jul 2022

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Athens International Airport Best in Europe in Case of Flight Delay

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked by travelers as Europe’s best airport to get stuck in should your flight be delayed, according to travel tech company Holidu.

Posted On 26 Jul 2022

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Greece Expecting 5.7 Million Air Arrivals to Athens in 2nd Half of 2022

Some 5.7 million travelers are expected to fly to Athens in the second half of this year, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 25 Jul 2022

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Greece Doubles ‘Tourism for All’ Subsidized Vacation Vouchers

Twice as many Greeks are eligible this year for subsidized holidays under Greece's “Tourism for All” scheme, with 200,000 more people to get the benefit.

Posted On 25 Jul 2022

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Greece Flight, Passenger Numbers Up in First Half of Year

Greek airports recouped 90.6% of passenger traffic in the first six months of the year compared to the first half of 2019, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Posted On 22 Jul 2022

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AirDNA: Greece Tops Europe in Q3 Demand for Airbnb-style Rentals

Greece leads the way in Europe in terms of demand for Airbnb-style rentals which was up by 26.5% in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

Posted On 22 Jul 2022

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Tourism Bodies Urge Actions to Address Shortfall of Workers in EU

1.2 million travel and tourism jobs across the EU will remain unfilled unless urgent action is taken, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Posted On 22 Jul 2022

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Attica Hotels Provide Shelter to Athens Fire Victims

Attica hotels are offering free accommodation to people affected by the fires that ravaged several suburbs on Mt Pendeli, north of Athens, this week.

Posted On 22 Jul 2022

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Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August

Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector.

Posted On 21 Jul 2022

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Greece’s Yachting Body Seeks Promotion and Permanent Marina

Greece’s professional yacht owners briefed the Tourism Ministry on key priorities for the promotion and further development of the sector.

Posted On 21 Jul 2022

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Greek Airports Dealing Effectively With Delays

Greek airports appear to be handling flight delays effectively given the situation across Europe and around the globe, according to recent figures.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

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Tourism Minister Invites German Pensioners to Holiday in Greece Off Season

All the more Germans are hoping this year to visit Greece, which is both a favorite holiday spot and a popular vacation home investment destination.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

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Israeli Investor Takes Over Iconic Kythnos Xenia Tourism Venture

The iconic Xenia Hotel and two thermal springs on the Greek island of Kythnos has been awarded to Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid for a period of 99 years.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

, By Maria Paravantes

Elitour and Athens Airport Team Up to Promote Health Tourism

Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour and Athens International Airport (AIA) agreed to work together to develop travel packages complete with benefits for medical tourism travelers.

Posted On 20 Jul 2022

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