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Works Begin on New Electra Hotels & Resorts Thessaloniki Project

Works on new 5-star hotel project by Electra Hotels & Resorts began in Thessaloniki as part of company plans to boost its presence there.

Greece Expects 2023 to Break Tourism Records

Greek tourism experts are forecasting that 2023 will end in record tourist arrivals and revenues paving the way for a stronger 2024.

Greek PM’s Decision to Tax Airbnb Activity Gets Mixed Reactions

The announcement to tax Airbnb rental income in Greece has received mixed reactions from hospitality stakeholders and property owners.

Marketing Greece Appoints Ioanna Dretta as New President

Ioanna Dretta has been elected as president of Marketing Greece, a private sector initiative established to promote Greece as a modern tourism destination.

Greece Welcomes 1.2 Million More Air Arrivals During January-May

Greece welcomed a 29.3% increase in international arrivals by air during the first five months of the year.

BoG: Arrivals to Greece Up in Jan-April, Average Spending Per Trip Drops

Tourists to Greece appear to spending less despite an increase in arrivals in the first four months of the year.

Greek Tourism Body SETE Announces New Board of Directors

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held elections on Wednesday and elected its new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate.

SETE: Yiannis Retsos Passes the Torch to New President

Yiannis Retsos has stepped down as president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), after six years in that role since 2017.

Yiannis Retsos Signs Off as SETE President, Announces Future Plans

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.

Marketing Greece Announces Management Changes, Appoints Nikos Diamantopoulos as GM

Marketing Greece, a private sector initiative, has announced executive moves in support of the organization’s efforts to promote Greek tourism.

SETE Chief Sees Greece 2023 Tourism Revenues Exceeding €18.2bn

Greek tourism stakeholders are expecting at least 18.2 billion euros in tourism-related revenues this year.

Greek Easter Travel Boosts Hotel Occupancy Levels Countrywide

Destinations across Greece welcomed the boost in occupancy levels and spending during the extended Greek Easter weekend.

Greek Tourism Bodies Calling for Lower VAT Tax Rate

Greece’s tourism bodies have called for a unified 11% VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

PM: Increasing Tourist Spending in Greece a Top Priority for 2023

Increasing traveler spending in Greece is a main government priority for 2023, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry Honors Key Figures for Contribution to Industry

The Greek Tourism Ministry honored key figures of the industry for their efforts and contribution to tourism over the past years.

Greek Tourism Sector Looking Forward to New Investments

Major investments for the tourism sector in Greece will begin to take place in the near future, according to government officials.

SETE Conference to ‘Reimagine’ Greece’s Tourism Success

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will “reimagine” Greece’s tourism success at its annual conference that will be held this year on December 15.

Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

SETE: Strategy to Better Shape the Future of Athens Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has an ambitious plan to further develop tourism in Athens and in the wider area of the capital (Athenian Riviera and Argosaronic islands).

SETE Expects Tourism Revenues to Reach €19bn in 2022

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) expects Greece’s tourism revenues in 2022 to exceed pre-pandemic 2019 levels and reach 19 billion euros.