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Greece Aiming to Attract More Chinese Tourists Off Season

Greece and China agree to boost tourist flows and to examine possibility of direct flights off season.

Shopping in Greece: Tourism and Trade Team Up for New Campaign

Greek tourism and trade stakeholders join forces to promote new “Shopping in Greece” campaign.

Direct flights from Canada to Greece Kick Off, More to Follow in May

Direct flights between Greece and Canada recently kicked off while more connections are to launch in May.

Kalamata: Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades, Promotional Actions on the Agenda

Greek authorities want to showcase the coastal town of Kalamata in the Peloponnese as a leading tourism destination.

Mitsis Hotel Group Plans to Revive the Kamena Vourla Thermal Springs

Mitsis Hotels is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to redevelop the thermal springs in the coastal town of Kamena Vourla.

Greece Expects Cruise Arrivals to Increase in 2023

On the back of a very good tourism year in 2022, Greece is expecting cruise arrivals to increase by 15% in 2023.

Tourism Ministry Aiming to Promote Shopping in Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has proposed the launch of a campaign that will encourage travelers to shop in Greece.

Greece Heightens Security at Airports and Border Points

A total of 1,188 police officers will be stationed at Greece’s airports and border points as part of efforts to enhance security.

Greece’s Hospitality Sector Starting Point for Partnerships in Tourism

Greece’s hospitality sector could become the ideal starting point for partnerships in tourism, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Controversy in Greece Over Closure of Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s decision to shut down Navagio Beach this summer causes controversy.

Greece’s Famous Navagio Beach May Close Due to Safety Risk

One of Greece’s most popular beaches, Navagio on the island of Zakynthos, is being closed off to the public this summer due to safety risk.

Revised Law Allows Greek Tourism Enterprises to Hire 3rd Country Nationals to Meet Staff Shortages

Tourism businesses in Greece will be able to hire employees from third countries to meet staffing demands.

European Tourism Bodies Agree to Code of Conduct on Data Sharing

Travel and tourism stakeholders have agreed on a code of conduct that will ensure conditions for harmonized and interoperable tools for tourism-related data exchange. 

Hotel Occupancy Hits 100% in All Greek Destinations for Clean Monday Holiday Weekend

Occupancy rates in all of Greece’s travel destinations have hit 100% for the three-day Clean Monday holiday weekend (February 25-27) giving a very welcoming boost to domestic tourism.

February Tourist Flows in Athens Best Ever, Says Greek Minister

Tourist flows in Athens surpassed pre-pandemic levels in February, showing a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2019.

Nearly 30 Million People Chose to Holiday in Greece in 2022

Almost 30 million people chose to holiday in Greece last year with more than 4 million Brits leading the way.

Greek Travel Receipts from UK, French, German Markets Rise in 2022

Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019.

Dozens of Infrastructure Projects to Take Greek Tourism into New Era

One billion euros in infrastructure projects, including ports, marinas and ski resorts, are set to take Greek tourism into the new era.

Rhodes Co-Lab Plan Sets Out Actions to Make Greek Island Sustainability Model

In five years, the Greek island of Rhodes is expected to have developed into a global model of sustainable tourism.

Greece to Enhance Tourism Offering with Health & Wellness Products

Greece is taking actions to further enhance the tourist experience with health and wellness products.