Laws, Regulations & Policy

Greece is looking to transition to sustainable tourism practices and to a growth model that will meet the needs and demands of the next generations.

Greece and Bulgaria will further enhance cooperation in tourism on the back of increasing traveler interest between the two countries.

Despite the fact that Europe has implemented a comprehensive set of passenger rights, more than half of those who travel still don’t know what these rights are.

A draft law foreseeing the establishment of waterways in Greece has been tabled in parliament, awaiting ratification.

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias held an emergency meeting with the Ambassador of China to Greece, Zhang Qiyue to discuss additional measures in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

EU funding for Greece’s projects focusing on the green economy, agriculture and migration, is expected to increase by 8% compared to the previous seven-year program.

Travel operators in the UK are sprinting to reassure holidaymakers that travel will continue as usual after the Brexit deadline on January 31.

Priority projects in Greece focusing on energy, climate change, competitiveness and innovation will now have access to fresh European Investment Bank (EIB) support.

The Ionian Islands Region is looking to implement a sustainable destination development plan to drive tourism growth and improve competitiveness.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched a new registry to provide information on all of the certified thermal springs in Greece.

Tourism stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to join the newly launched Global Tourism Plastics Initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution.

Despite the limited risk of a new SARS-like virus entering Greece, the country’s health officials have issued safety precautions.

Rhodes is next in line for the implementation of a pilot plan for the sustainable development of the destination.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will set up a steering committee to oversee the actions of Greece’s upcoming strategic tourism plan.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a new tourism destination brand identity for the Aegean island of Kos.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue will allow an income tax deduction for businesses affected by the Thomas Cook collapse.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis underlined the significance of a Brexit regulations bill that was tabled in parliament.

Special tourism campaigns will launch for the Greek islands that have been affected by migrant flows.

The priorities for Greek tourism in 2020 were set by Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Now is the best time to invest in Greece, the country’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during the 30th Greek Economic Summit.