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The Tourism Ministry introduced a pilot Tourism Satellite Account that aims to achieve a complete picture of Greece’s arrivals and revenue from tourists.

Set to bring billions of euros into state coffers and create over 70,000 jobs, the Hellinikon project along the up-and-coming Athenian Riviera is still on hold.

The Greek property market is barely staying afloat with rents showing minor increases and buyers eyeing offices and hotels.

Aiming to boost year-round tourism, hotels on Crete are launching a discount holiday pilot program for senior travelers this fall and winter.

Titled “Just 60 Minutes Away”, a new campaign launched by the Central Macedonia Region aims to promote the area’s main attractions and proximity to Thessaloniki.

The Code of Ethics for Tourism, the main policy document of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has been transformed into an international convention in order to reinforce its effectiveness.

Nelios has launched the Media Hub, a new service designed to handle the media requests of its hospitality industry associates.

The discreet luxury of Grace Santorini has once again made headlines – this time on American business website Forbes.com.

The 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) has been titled “the biggest of the last decade” after attracting over 260,000 visitors during September 9-17.

Alex Cruz, the chief executive of British Airways, will head an impressive line-up of aviation high-fliers at World Travel Market (WTM) London in November.

As part of its ongoing endeavor to modernize and digitalize its working environment, SWISS will provide tablet devices to its cabin personnel.

Michael Antoniou, the Creative Director of obqo Branding Agency, talks about the challenging task of developing well-designed brand identities for enterprises.

Greece scooped the “Best Video in Europe” award at the UNWTO Tourism Video Competition 2017 with its “Greece – A 365-day Destination” production.

Greece has proposed the reactivation of the Joint Tourism Committee with Italy to strengthen bilateral tourism activities between the two countries.

The beaches of Salamina, Faliro, Alimos, Hellenikon and Glyfada are off limits due to the oil spill in the Saronic Gulf.

In efforts to prevent the illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage, Greece and Italy signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of culture.

Greece condemned the attack that took place at Parsons Green station in London on September 15, during which an improvised explosive device was detonated on a Tube train.

The British ambassador to Greece Kate Smith underlined that Britain aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation with EU countries, including Greece, on foreign policy and defense.

Tourism and hospitality groups Sani/Ikos and Gencom have received the green light to proceed with major tourism investments on the islands of Kos and Santorini, respectively.

The inaugural meeting of the City Leaders Advisory Committee of the 100 Resilient Cities network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, was held in Athens on September 15.