Air Travel Aviation – Tourism Industries Welcome Global Goal for Sustainable Fuels by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 27 November 2023 Europe’s aviation and tourism industries welcome a 5% CO2 emissions reduction goal by 2030 through the use of sustainable aviation fuels globally. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kavala Port: New Era of Growth After Privatization Deal by Maria Paravantes 24 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 24 November 2023 A new era of growth begins for one of the most important ports in Northern Greece in Kavala after the signing of an agreement with an investor. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Landmark ‘Minion’ Lights Up 25 Years Later by Maria Paravantes 23 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 23 November 2023 Minion, a historic department store in central Athens, got a new lease on life this week after being illuminated as part of redevelopment works. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Commission Approves Greece’s Revised Recovery Plan by Maria Paravantes 22 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 22 November 2023 Greece’s revised national recovery plan was approved by the Commission, paving the way for 76 reforms and 103 key investments. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Transport Minister: Thessaloniki Metro to Be Ready on Time in 2024 by Maria Paravantes 21 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 21 November 2023 Thessaloniki’s highly anticipated metro will be ready on time in the second half of 2024, said Greek Transport Minister Christos Staikouras. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Expecting €19.5bn in Tourism Revenues This Year by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 17 November 2023 Greece is expecting tourism-related revenues to reach 19.5 billion euros up from 17.7 billion euros in 2022. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments PM: Greece to Focus on Attracting High-End Tourism Investments by Maria Paravantes 16 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 16 November 2023 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said attracting high-end investments was a key government priority for the tourism sector. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Hoteliers in Greece Call for Changes to Taxation Draft Law by Maria Paravantes 15 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 15 November 2023 Hoteliers in Greece are arguing that a recently tabled tax bill should focus on protecting the sector’s value for money. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Updated Law Includes New Tourism Tax, Rules for Short-term Rentals by Maria Paravantes 14 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 14 November 2023 The Greek Economy Ministry has tabled an updated draft law that includes rules for Airbnb-style rentals. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Record-breaking 40th Athens Marathon Sends Message of Peace by Maria Paravantes 13 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 November 2023 “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2023 breaks new record with 17,000 runners reaching the finish line. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Metaxa Hospitality Group Invests in Sustainable Food Production by Maria Paravantes 10 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 10 November 2023 Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group has invested in regenerative agriculture in efforts to achieve sustainable food production in tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Works on Million-euro Εlounda Hills Tourism Project Kick Off on Crete by Maria Paravantes 8 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 November 2023 Works on the first project of Elounda Hills, a high-end tourism and real estate project on Crete, are underway. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ETC: Air Traffic to Greece Driving Europe’s Tourism by Maria Paravantes 7 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 7 November 2023 Greece is so far one of the top countries in terms of international tourist arrivals, driving Europe’s tourism recovery. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GBR: Israel-Hamas War May Impact Tourism to Thessaloniki by Maria Paravantes 3 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 November 2023 Analysts expect the Israel-Hamas war to take a toll on Israeli tourist arrivals to Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Laws Greece Turns Page, Announces Initiatives to Empower the Economy by Maria Paravantes 1 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 November 2023 Greece announced a set of actions that will strengthen the Greek economy and attract investor interest. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments China Actively Seeking to Boost Tourism Investments in Greece by Maria Paravantes 1 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 November 2023 Greece and China are moving swiftly ahead with bilateral cooperation in tourism and other fields. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments Greece Prioritizes Security Upgrades of Transport and Infrastructure by Maria Paravantes 31 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 31 October 2023 New policies in Greece aim to enhance the safety and security of the country’s infrastructure and transport. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Study: Short-term Rentals Account for 21.5% of All Stays in Greece by Maria Paravantes 27 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 27 October 2023 Short-term rental activity is here to stay, contributing to the Greek economy and covering the growing demand for tourist accommodation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Lawmakers Approve New Tourism Law Focusing on Sustainability, Accessibility, Quality by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 26 October 2023 Greek lawmakers passed a bill in parliament that paves the way for sustainable tourism development. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality PM: New Tourism Investments to Position Greece in Ultra-luxury Market by Maria Paravantes 25 October 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 October 2023 Million-euro investments in high-end hospitality is positioning Greece as a leading player in the luxury tourism market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail