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Long-haul Markets Still Have Travel to Europe High on Agenda

Europe is winning over travelers from across the globe despite trade tensions and a weakening global economy, a recent study reveals.

Greeks Choose Athens, Thessaloniki and Tinos for Travel in September

Athens, Thessaloniki and Tinos topped the list of the most popular destinations in Greece for Greek travelers during September, according to INSETE.

DiaNEOsis Proposes Parks for Inner-city Athens Neighborhoods

The creation of large park spaces in Athens’ underdeveloped inner-city neighborhoods can contribute greatly to the overall quality of life, according to research firm diaNEOsis

TUI Increases Hotel Capacity in Greece by 10% for Summer 2020

TUI has increased hotel capacity in Greece by 10 percent for summer 2020 to meet the rising demand from the German market.

Greece Sees Growing Tourism Numbers from France and the UK

French and British travelers boosted Greece's tourism arrivals and revenue during the first eight months of the year, according to the Bank of Greece.

Greek Tourism Revenue Up by 16.1% in August 2019

Travel receipts in Greece increased by 16.1 percent in August and by 13.6 percent during the January-August period, according to data by the Bank of Greece.

Greek Ports Welcome More Cruise Ships in Jan-June 2019

Cruise travel to Greek destinations picked up pace in the first six months of the year driving a 10.1 percent increase in total receipts, according to the Bank of Greece.

Chinese, Turks Top Property Buyers through Greek Golden Visa Scheme

The Chinese and the Turks are among the property buyers that are mostly benefiting from Greece’s golden visa investment scheme.

Greece Fails to Keep Startup Generation at Home

Greece is failing to win over investors planning to launch startups, with 39 percent seeking a “friendlier” eco-system elsewhere, according to the Startup Heatmap Report 2019.

CWT Forecasts 8% MICE Travel Growth in 2020

MICE travel is expected to increase by 8% in 2020, despite Brexit confusion and geopolitical instability, according to a study by travel management platform CWT.

Greek Airports Welcome 54.5 Million Passengers in Jan-Sept 2019

A total of 54.5 million passengers went through Greek airports from January to September, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

EC Monitor: Investing in Culture, Creativity Makes Cities More Prosperous

Europe’s top cultural and creative cities are more prosperous, according to the European Commission’s Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor 2019.

SEV: Investments Crucial to Improving Greece’s Competitiveness

Greece can improve its competitiveness levels by consistently implementing investments and structural reforms, says the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises.

Sabre: Consumer Trends Powering ‘Retail Revolution’ in Hospitality Industry

Sabre reveals the trends fueling the transformation of hoteliers into retailers, in a new study explaining the “Retail Revolution” in the hospitality industry.

UNWTO Report Offers Insight into Short-term Rental Challenges

Fair competition, consumer protection, planning and sustainability are the key areas of focus of a new report covering short-term rental practices released by UWNTO.