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Leisure Travel Giant TUI Expects ‘No Impact’ of Sanctions on Business

TUI Group said that sanctions on the company’s shareholder, Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, will have no lasting impact on business.

Posted On 03 Mar 2022

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‘Toulouse Declaration’ Paves Way for Aviation Decarbonization

Thirty-five countries in Europe have signed the ‘Toulouse Declaration’, the first-ever public-private initiative supporting aviation’s decarbonization goals.

Posted On 07 Feb 2022

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Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Plans to Showcase Kastoria

The Greek Tourism Ministry will support promotional actions for the city of Kastoria, aiming to ‘build’ a sustainable destination with the area’s natural and environmental wealth.

Posted On 28 Jan 2022

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Six Greek Island Traditions Designated ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’

Six customs of the Greek islands of Andros, Rhodes, Sifnos, Ikaria, Limnos and Nisyros have been inscribed in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Posted On 28 Jan 2022

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Greece Announces ‘Green Taxi’ Electric Vehicle Incentive

Greece is taking one more step toward reducing its environmental footprint with the “Green Taxi” program that will subsidize the purchase of electric taxis.

Posted On 21 Jan 2022

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Athens, Greece. Photo © Y. Skoulas. Source: Visit Greece

November 2021 Greek Tourism Revenues Close to Pre-pandemic Levels

Greek tourism revenues in November exceeded 2020 figures and came very close to pre-Covid-19 levels, according to the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 20 Jan 2022

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Athens Simplifies Restaurant, Cafe, Theater Licensing Process

Opening restaurants, cafes, theaters, cinemas and other related venues in Athens is set to become easier after authorities announced that licensing procedures will be reformed.

Posted On 04 Jan 2022

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Xenia 2021: Education, Coordination and Cooperation Key to Making Greek Hospitality Sustainable

Education, synergies, and coordination are key for Greek tourism stakeholders that wish to meet sustainability targets in the coming years, tourism experts said during the “Xenia Digi Hotel” event.

Posted On 29 Nov 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Ancient Olympia to Get Strategic Tourism Plan

Ancient Olympia will implement a set of innovative actions for the branding and promotion of its archaeological site.

Posted On 24 Nov 2021

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Ancient Olympia and its Games Come to Life via AI Program

Ancient Olympia and the Olympic Games come to life thanks to a new digital revival project released by the Greek Culture Ministry and Microsoft.

Posted On 11 Nov 2021

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‘Ministry Park’ Project to Free Up Space in Athens for Public Housing

The relocation of nine ministries from Athens’ center to a “ministry park” on Mt Hymettus is expected to create favorable conditions for public housing in the Greek capital.

Posted On 27 Oct 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Searches for Greece Still Strong Among Fall Travelers

Demand for travel to Greece remains robust with all the more travelers choosing to visit in the fall, according to a study carried out by Tourix.

Posted On 19 Oct 2021

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Ancient Olympia Authorities Take Action to Boost Tourism

The Municipality of Ancient Olympia will launch a series of actions and initiatives to attract more travelers, extend duration of stay and boost revenues.

Posted On 15 Oct 2021

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Tourism Comeback Boosts July Retail Trade in Greece

Stronger tourist flows to Greece in July stimulated retail trade with sales increasing by 13.3%, according to data by the Greek statistical authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 13 Oct 2021

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Greek Spa Town Loutraki Pins Hopes on Tourism Redevelopment Plans

Loutraki, a Greek coastal town just an hour’s drive from Athens, is set to undergo a major transformation in an attempt to cover lost ground and attract more travelers.

Posted On 12 Oct 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

‘Taste of Loutraki’ Preview Paves Way for Mega Food Event in 2022

Next year’s “Taste of Loutraki” gastronomy event will showcase Loutraki through its traditions, products, gastronomy and tourist experience through interactive happenings.

Posted On 11 Oct 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

Kalamata Airport in Greece on Track for Development

The tender for the selection of consultants for the development of Kalamata Airport in Greece has been completed.

Posted On 01 Oct 2021

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Greece Seaplane Operations Set Sights on 2022

Hellenic Seaplanes, a key investor in the development of Greece’s first waterway network, expects the first seaplane flights to take off in 2022.

Posted On 01 Oct 2021

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Mitsotakis, Macron Launch Greece Bicentennial Louvre Show

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron recently inaugurated a Louvre exhibition marking the 200 years since the Greek War of Independence.

Posted On 28 Sep 2021

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