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The green transition of coastal shipping is a key focus of the development policy of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is working to establish facilities on Crete to enhance tourism training and education on the island.

The city of Piraeus, home to Greece’s largest port, will establish a twinning agreement with the port city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

British journalists experienced Lassithi’s culinary traditions and hospitality during a visit to Crete this month.

Passenger traffic across the Fraport-run 14 Greek regional airports reached a new milestone, with a 5.9% increase.

A new law recently passed by the Greek Parliament facilitates the upgrading of land border crossing facilities in Greece.

One proposal was submitted in the tender process for the 40-year concession to manage Kalamata International Airport.

Greece’s newly established Aviation Tourism Committee has held its inaugural meeting, signaling the start of a concerted effort to strengthen, develop, and improve aviation tourism.

Greece has all the necessary conditions to emerge as a leading luxury destination, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Thirty-five new environmentally friendly buses have been added to the public transportation fleet in the Region of Attica.

The Naples-based private shipping company Grimaldi Group regards the Greek ports of Igoumenitsa and Heraklion as strategically significant.

Greek car-rental company Avance will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 expo in London to showcase its wide range of services and expertise.

Grecotel, a leading Greek hospitality group, was named “Aspire Luxury Hotel Brand of the Year” at the 2024 Aspire Awards for its commitment to offering authentic experiences.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for its 2025 Global Summit.

Greek municipalities now have the authority to increase the stayover duty for hotels and short-term rentals.

Over the past year, Greece’s Golden Visa program has seen a remarkable 212% increase in demand.

Greece’s yachting industry has the potential to reach global prominence, following the example of Greek shipping, says Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas.

Recent data reveals significant growth in short-term rental properties in Athens, particularly in the downtown area.

Crete has been designated the European Gastronomy Region for 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT), in recognition of its rich local cuisine.

The WTTC has launched the “Together in Travel” initiative, which aims to provide support and resources to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the global Travel & Tourism sector.