Laws, Regulations & Policy

The Greek government is introducing tax incentives to tackle housing challenges, while also promoting disaster preparedness through insurance.

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.

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

The Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni has decided to implement a new 12-year sustainable development fee on businesses, sparking concerns among hotel owners.

The Greek government aims to address the dual challenge of enhancing tourism education and meeting the sector’s labor demands.

A European tourism strategy is being developed to tackle critical challenges and ensure the sector’s sustainable growth.

The Greek government faces backlash from STAMA Greece over a draft law provision that could disrupt the short-term rental market.

The European Commission recently raised concerns regarding Greece’s non-compliance with two key EU regulations in air traffic management.

The European Commission has updated its EU Air Safety List, placing a ban on Air Tanzania from operating within the European Union.

The Greek Maritime Ministry has outlined the criteria for classifying vessels as “traditional”, whether they are professionally or privately owned.

The EU has decided to remove checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania from January 1, 2025.

The EU is set to adopt new regulations aimed at strengthening external border security and combating terrorism and serious crime through the use of advanced technologies.

With the Greek Tourism Ministry’s draft law under public deliberation, short-term rental owners are voicing concerns over potential hotel industry lobbying.

ECTAA has welcomed renewed discussions on revising air passenger rights regulations, with a focus on implementing airline failure protection measures.

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s new draft law, which includes provisions targeting short-term rentals, is now open for public comment.

Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is set to launch with a progressive start of operations.

The EU is aiming to enhance the rights of passengers traveling on journeys involving multiple transport modes — such as buses, trains, and planes.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has expressed strong concerns over the European Council’s proposed regulation on passenger rights for multimodal journeys.

The Greek government has made amendments to a draft tax law, aiming to promote long-term property leasing.

Greece’s new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been delayed once again.