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The European Commission announced the name of the EU’s new online Schengen visa application platform.

The railway connection on the central Athens-Thessaloniki route is being restored.

Crete-based Blue Bird Airways is operating routes between Heraklion and Athens every Friday and Sunday.

Athens International Airport (AIA), airline partners and emergency organizations practiced their cooperation and coordination in the event of an incident.

The Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki this Christmas is supporting Arcturos, the Greek non profit organization that protects the brown bear and its habitats.

Greek lawmakers voted in favor of an updated tax bill which includes a tourism charge and new short-term rentals rules.

Greece and Turkey agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism with the aim of increasing tourist flows between the two countries.

Global passenger traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The Grand Hyatt Athens has completed a major expansion project that includes a new floor, an infinity pool, 548 rooms and 4,400sqm of space for events.

Greece’s Flisvos Marina becomes a top mega yachting destination thanks to the implementation of a set of best practices.

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Greece’s Sani Resort in Halkidiki won four prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2023, further cementing the destination as a leader in the hospitality …

Zela Jet and Fly 7 this winter will provide travelers with flight options between Greece and winter destinations in Switzerland, Austria and France.

Greek luxury hotel group Domes triumphed at the World Travel Awards 2023, securing ten awards across Europe and Greece.

Cyprus Airways will operate two weekly flights between Larnaca and Brussels International Airport from February 5, 2024.

The tourism sector can play a decisive role in reducing unemployment in Greece, according to Greek Labor Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Greece to tap into fishing tourism to support local communities, preserve jobs and attract more visitors.

Greek tourism stakeholders must now focus on modernizing services through the acceleration of digitization.

The European Tourism Association (ETOA) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) have announced a joint marketing initiative aimed to boost the recovery of the Chinese market for Europe.

Volotea announced a new Athens-Ancona route starting in June 2024, enhancing its offerings for summer 2024 at Athens International Airport.