Surveys, Trends & Stats Poll: Greeks Say Gov’t Doing Good Job in Tourism Ahead of Elections by Maria Paravantes 3 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 April 2023 Ahead of elections, Greeks say the current government is doing a good job in attracting tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats PM: Increasing Tourist Spending in Greece a Top Priority for 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 April 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 April 2023 Increasing traveler spending in Greece is a main government priority for 2023, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Major Infrastructure Projects Slated for Central Greece by Maria Paravantes 29 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 29 March 2023 Major upgrade and infrastructure projects budgeted at 4.2 billion euros are in the pipeline in the Central Greece Region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Mitsis Hotel Group Plans to Revive the Kamena Vourla Thermal Springs by Maria Paravantes 29 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 29 March 2023 Mitsis Hotels is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to redevelop the thermal springs in the coastal town of Kamena Vourla. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican by Maria Paravantes 28 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 March 2023 Greece welcomed three ancient fragments from the Parthenon, returned by the Vatican Museums to Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Iconic Lykavittos Theater to Reopen in Fall by Maria Paravantes 24 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 24 March 2023 The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater atop Lycabettus Hill in central Athens will be re-opening this fall, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Train Services in Greece Resume: What Passengers Should Know by Maria Paravantes 21 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 21 March 2023 Intercity and suburban (proastiakos) train services in Greece resume on March 22 with new safety measures in place. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Controversy in Greece Over Closure of Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos by Maria Paravantes 20 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 20 March 2023 The Greek Tourism Ministry’s decision to shut down Navagio Beach this summer causes controversy. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Revised Law Allows Greek Tourism Enterprises to Hire 3rd Country Nationals to Meet Staff Shortages by Maria Paravantes 16 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 March 2023 Tourism businesses in Greece will be able to hire employees from third countries to meet staffing demands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Alpha Bank: Greece Tourism Set for Another Strong Year by Maria Paravantes 13 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 March 2023 Greece’s tourism industry is set for another strong year on the back of a quick post-Covid recovery in 2022, say Alpha Bank analysts. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: More US Buyers Tapping into Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme by Maria Paravantes 13 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 March 2023 Greece is expected to see US investment activity in the property market rise through the country’s popular Greek golden visa program. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Cisco and Rhodes Team Up to Make Greek Island Digital Nomads Hot Spot by Maria Paravantes 10 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 10 March 2023 Technology firm Cisco has teamed up with the South Aegean Region to establish Rhodes as a haven for digital nomads. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Pledges to Restore Confidence in Train Services as Investigations Continue by Maria Paravantes 9 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 9 March 2023 The Greek government said actions were being taken to ‘clean up’ the railway system so that it could ‘likely’ resume services by the end of the month in ‘absolute safety’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ITB Berlin: Alltours and TUI See High Demand by Germans for Greece in 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 March 2023 Alltours and TUI expect strong demand by German travelers for Greece this summer season. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example by Maria Paravantes 8 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 March 2023 The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Study: Policies Needed to Protect Athens from Touristification by Maria Paravantes 3 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 March 2023 Policies are necessary for Athens to preserve its urban character in view of increasing tourism, according to a study released by GSEVEE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Land Transportation Greece Names New Transport Minister After Deadly Train Collision by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 Giorgos Gerapetritis steps in as Greece’s new transport minister following the tragic Tempi train collision. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Gentrification of Athens Taking Toll on SMEs, Standard of Living by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 March 2023 The gentrification of Athens over the last few years is impacting the life of residents and the viability of businesses, says a GSEVEE study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Greece Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Train Crash by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 March 2023 Greece has declared 3 days of national mourning after a train crash in Tempi left at least 36 passengers dead and dozens injured. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Islands Give Greece Advantage in Tourism Over Rivals by Maria Paravantes 28 February 2023 by Maria Paravantes 28 February 2023 The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail