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UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and Indonesia Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno.

UNWTO: Protecting People and Places Global Tourism Priority

Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, World Tourism Day 2022 emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere.

Posted On 27 Sep 2022

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Swedish Market Shows High Demand for Greece this Fall

The Swedish market will be supporting Greek tourism into autumn with a particular interest in sports-related holidays, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Posted On 26 Sep 2022

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GNTO Teams Up with Michelin Guide to Promote Greek Gastronomy

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the prestigious Michelin Guide for the further promotion of Greek gastronomy through its guide books.

Posted On 22 Sep 2022

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France Tourist Arrivals to Greece Up 23% this Year Compared to 2019

Tourist arrivals from France to Greece in 2022 so far are up by 23% over the record-breaking year 2019, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced from the IFTM-Top Résa expo in Paris.

Posted On 21 Sep 2022

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Ryanair Wants to Invest in Greece but with Lower Airport Charges

Ryanair is interested in investing more in the Greek market but airport charges are too high, according to the airline's CEO, Eddie Wilson.

Posted On 21 Sep 2022

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Greece’s July Tourism Revenues Reach €3.7bn, Exceed 2019 Levels

Greece’s tourism industry is very close to recovering this year with a growing number of international arrivals and revenues exceeding pre-Covid levels.

Posted On 20 Sep 2022

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Minister: Direct Flights from US to Greece to Continue in the Winter

Talks are underway between the Greek Tourism Ministry and US airlines to secure direct flights from America to Greece for the fall and winter season.

Posted On 20 Sep 2022

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Greece Looking to Attract Travelers from France and Sweden in Autumn, Winter

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias will meet with leading airlines and tour operators in Paris and Stockholm in an aim to attract more visitors to Greece in the autumn and winter months.

Posted On 20 Sep 2022

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Kikilias: New Promo Campaign for Greece to Focus on Sustainable Tourism

Sustainability, environmental protection and smart mobility will be among the main themes of Greece’s upcoming tourism campaign, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

Posted On 19 Sep 2022

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Greece a Top Holiday Choice for American Travelers in 2022

Greece this year is welcoming more American tourists thanks to the increased number of direct flights from the United States to Athens.

Posted On 16 Sep 2022

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Greece Sees Tourism Bookings for Autumn Going Strong

Greece is ready to extend the tourist season this year with strong bookings all the way to the end of October, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said in an interview to the Greek media.

Posted On 15 Sep 2022

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Tourism Ministry Invites Northern Europeans to Spend Winter in Greece

The Greek Tourism Ministry is appealing to Northern Europeans, mainly pensioners, to spend the winter in Greece where the weather is mild.

Posted On 13 Sep 2022

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Greece-UAE Explore Possibility of New Dubai–Thessaloniki–New York Air Route

Greece once again has expressed interest on the possibility of Dubai-based Emirates Airline launching a new passenger service to New York via Thessaloniki.

Posted On 13 Sep 2022

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Travel Bloggers to Head to Peloponnese, Greece, for TBEX Europe Conference in 2023

The city of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, Greece, will be hosting next year’s TBEX Europe conference, one of the largest conferences, worldwide, for travel bloggers and influencers.

Posted On 13 Sep 2022

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Greece in EU Lead with August Commercial Flight Increase

Greece had the highest rise in the European Union in the number of commercial flights in August, compared to the pre-pandemic 2019, according to Eurostat.

Posted On 12 Sep 2022

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Kikilias: Austrian Travel Demand Remains Strong for Greece in Winter

Austrians opted to holiday in Greece this summer and data shows that they will continue to travel to Greek destinations in the following months.

Posted On 12 Sep 2022

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Thessaloniki Cruise Ship Arrivals Rise Tenfold from 2019

The port of the Greek city of Thessaloniki is expected to close this year with a total of 60 cruise ship arrivals compared to just six calls in 2019, a tenfold increase.

Posted On 09 Sep 2022

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Thessaloniki to Host 2023 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

The prestigious Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place for the first time in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki in 2023.

Posted On 09 Sep 2022

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Greek Economy Boosted by Tourism in Second Quarter of 2022

Greece’s surge in tourism this year has boosted the Greek economy in the second quarter, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 08 Sep 2022

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