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The Pierian Organization of Tourism Development and Promotion (POTAP) is actively expanding its reach into the Turkish tourist market, with the aim of attracting visitors from Greece’s neighboring country.

Central Macedonia’s diverse tourism offerings were recently showcased at two key international events in Sweden and Germany.

IATA has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 on December 25.

Greece has been experiencing severe weather with heavy rainfall, snow, and gale-force winds impacting several areas.

Athens is set to usher in 2025 with an unforgettable celebration at Syntagma Square on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31.

Greek airports have achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with passenger traffic reaching a new record for the first eleven months of the year.

Greece welcomed 33.788 million foreign tourists in the first 10 months of 2024, generating 20.94 billion euros in travel receipts.

In the days leading up to Christmas, AEGEAN and Olympic Air volunteers, known as the “AEGEAN Santa Crew”, brought holiday joy to schools and families in remote areas of Greece.

The European Commission has introduced a groundbreaking Flight Emissions Label (FEL) to provide transparent data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for flights within and departing the EU.

Greece ranks among the top five countries with the strongest economic performance in 2024, according to an analysis by The Economist.

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is set to welcome guests in 2025 with newly redesigned accommodations that promise an elevated hospitality experience for all.

Premia Properties has completed the acquisition of two Sunwing Hellas hotels in Greece, further expanding its hospitality portfolio.

The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled its 2024 selection of Athens’ finest restaurants, offering both local food enthusiasts and international gourmets a comprehensive guide to the Greek capital’s exceptional culinary scene.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025.

Passengers and visitors at Athens International Airport (AIA) on December 16 were treated to a virtual journey to Iceland as part of the popular Cultural DestiNAtions program.

Greece and Turkey are focusing on strategies to achieve mutual benefits in the tourism sector.

The revised EU Package Travel Directive clarifies several aspects of previous legislation, particularly focusing on refunds, insolvency protection, and the use of vouchers.

Athens emerged as a standout destination in 2024, achieving an impressive 17% year-on-year growth and securing a spot in ForwardKeys’ ranking of top-performing global destinations.

Twenty-one island port upgrade projects have been included in the strategic investments of Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF), expediting their progress.

Athens, Santorini and Crete ranked among the top European and global destinations for 2025 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.