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International arrivals to Greece are estimated to exceed 30 million by the end of the year, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during WTM London 2017.

The first signs for Greek tourism in 2018 seem to be positive, SETE President Yiannis Retsos said on the opening day of the WTM London 2017.

Α decision to eliminate a special tax status on the Greek isles may be postponed, as the government looks into ways to ease the tax load on its citizens.

Airbnb-style hosts in Greece will be required to register their properties on e-platform to take effect in immediate future or face steep fines.

Greece’s fleet is the global leader in terms of cargo carrying capacity (dwt), according to the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2017.

Fears about the impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on the travel trade dominated debates during the first day of the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017 in London.

Acclaimed author and actress Joanna Lumley was a special guest at the Greek press conference held during the WTM London 2017.

Ryanair recently launched a new service connecting Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport with Naples, Italy, twice a week for the winter season.

The TUI Magic Life Candia Maris luxury hotel on Crete, recently received the “We do Local” certification by Cosmocert for its efforts to promote Cretan hospitality and products.

Mideast Travel participated as a sponsor in the 5th Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) and presented its business and leisure travel services.

Luxury Greece DMC & Travel, a travel agency and wedding planner that offers tailor-made packages, recently marked its fourth year of service.

Greece will be promoted as a 365-days-a-year tourism destination at the WTM London that will open its doors on Monday, November 6, at ExCeL.

Coastal shipping bolstered the Greek economy by 2.3 billion euros in 2016, according to a study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research.

An underwater research along the southern coast of Naxos revealed new archaeological finds, indicating the use in ancient times of natural ports as docking areas.

Amateur and professional runners from as far Andorra, the Ivory Coast and Antarctica will be in the Greek capital on November 12 to compete in the 35th “Athens Marathon. Τhe …

Golden Star Ferries has amended the itineraries of the Superferry II and now sails to the Cycladic island of Syros on a daily basis.

Halkidiki-based Porto Carras Grand Resort will be attending the WTM 2017 as a co-exhibitor of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Fraport Greece has boosted German operator Fraport’s turnover by approximately 181.4 million euros since April, when it took over 14 Greek regional airports.

The Region of Central Macedonia announced restoration works to the ancient Palace of Pella, located near the city of Pella in northern Greece.

Hoteliers on the island of Kalymnos were introduced to the “Greek Breakfast” project, an initiative inspired by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.