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Greek PM Sees Positive Tourism Year Ahead

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence that tourism this year will show positive signs of post-Covid recovery in view of growing demand for the summer ahead.

Greek Destinations Enjoy Influx of Visitors for Easter Holiday

Tourism in Greece went well during Easter as popular destinations welcomed a huge influx of Greek and foreign visitors, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece to Spend €2m to Promote Chios, Lesvos, Kos, Leros and Samos

Five Eastern Aegean islands that have faced the brunt of the refugee crisis over the last few years, which took a toll on incoming tourism, will receive extra promotion in 2022.

Athens Airport Ready to Welcome More Arrivals from the United States in 2022

Athens Airport is expecting a major increase in arrivals from the US as American carriers are starting direct flights to Greece earlier this year.

Minister: Easter Occupancy Levels in Greece are Positive Sign for Tourism Recovery

Occupancy levels for the Greek Easter holiday reflect a positive rate of recovery for the tourism sector and demonstrate a keen interest in traveling to Greece, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Outbound Traffic Peaks in Greece for Easter

Greeks this year will be celebrating Orthodox Easter with full services on April 24 after two years of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece Launches Procedures to Open GNTO Branch in Melbourne, Australia

The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched procedures to open a branch office of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Melbourne, Australia.

Stronger Tourism to Athens Top Ministry Priority

The increasing number of new direct flights to Greece and the launch of homeporting operations by major cruise companies are expected to boost tourism activity in Athens.

Upward Trend for Easter, Summer Bookings in Greece

Tourism to Greece is showing positive signs of post-Covid recovery with bookings for Easter and the summer on the rise, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Eagerly Awaits Travelers from Australia

Greece is eagerly awaiting tourists and diaspora Greeks from Australia this year after the Australian government lifted Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Greece Aiming to Find Balance Between Tourism Activity and Sustainability

The Greek Tourism Ministry has an ambitious sustainability tourism plan that aims to tackle overtourism and preserve Greek destinations.

Greece 2022 Tourism Season Kicks Off With a Bang

Greece is ready to welcome millions of visitors this year with a carefully designed action plan in place, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Investment, Destination Management Key for Greek Tourism Growth, Says SETE Chief

Investments, destination management, digital transformation and new experiences are key for the sustainable growth of Greek tourism, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Greece Partners with Google to Accelerate Sustainable Development of Tourism SMEs

The Greek Tourism Ministry and Google will launch a joint educational program aiming to accelerate the sustainable development of SMEs in Greece.

SETE Urges Greek State to Support Russia-reliant Tourism Enterprises

 The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is requesting state measures that will support enterprises reliant on tourism from the Russian market.

Greece – US Expand Cooperation in Tourism Ahead of New Season

Greece and the US have signed a MoU that foresees the enhancement of bilateral cooperation in tourism aimed at boosting trade in travel services.

TUI Moving Full Speed Ahead for Greek Summer

Leisure travel giant TUI Group is moving full speed ahead with plans to bring more than 3 million visitors to Greece this year.

Greece Ready to Welcome TUI Flights and Cruises to Crete

Greece is ready to welcome visitors as the tourism season kicks off earlier this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the naming ceremony of a TUI aircraft on Crete.

Nemea Peloponnese 3rd Stop for Greek Wine Tourism Roadshow

The area of Nemea in the Peloponnese is the 3rd stop of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s wine tourism road show series.

Greek Tourism Recovery on Agenda of Delphi Economic Forum 2022

The recovery of tourism and the challenges of the 2022 tourism season will be discussed during the 7th Delphi Forum in the Greek city of Delphi during April 6-9.