Laws, Regulations & Policy

A new law is paving the way for Greeks living abroad to obtain their new Greek passports more quickly and easily through a digital process.

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

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.

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

Greece’s draft budget plan for 2025 includes charges on hospitality and cruise tourism.

The Skiathos Hoteliers Association argues that overtourism is being used as a pretext for tax increases.

A European Commission report on rail competition is poised to serve as a blueprint for the rail agenda of EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, according to the European Rail Freight …

Greece is among the latest European countries whose citizens will soon be able to travel to China for up to 15 days without a visa.

A draft bill in Greece, if approved, will allow municipalities to increase a duty on hotels and short-term rentals.

Owners of small pleasure boats in Greece are now exempt from both the special shipping tax and the luxury living tax.

The Greek government’s new tourism measures have sparked a reaction from the German Travel Association (DRV).

It has been ruled that Booking.com cannot compel hotel owners to adhere to its price parity clauses under EU law.

The EU is looking to extend smoke-free environments and HOTREC is asking for an impact assessment on the hospitality sector.

Athens and Attica hoteliers oppose the Greek government’s planned fee hikes, citing concerns about competitiveness and the purpose of the increases.

Boat owners with vessels up to 12 meters in length are required to pay a new tax, ranging from 100 to 200 euros, by September 30.

SETE has raised several concerns regarding the Greek government’s new measures aimed at supporting a sustainable tourism model.

Santorini’s hoteliers are worried about the new measures for the tourism sector presented by the Greek government.

CLIA is urging the Greek government to delay the implementation of the newly announced cruise passenger levy by one year.

Public consultation on the new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been extended following significant public interest in participation.