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Mykonos, one of Greece’s most popular islands, has contributed to the popularity of the Netflix series “A Perfect Story”.

From 12 to 17 November, Amorgos will host the 14th International Short Film Festival with films from around the world.

The Tudor Hall Restaurant of the historic King George Hotel in Athens won its first Michelin Star for culinary excellence and exceptional service.

Korean Air won the award for best first class in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Greece’s shipping sector is one of the strongest drivers of the economy and a leader globally, contributing 7.9% to GDP.  

Demand for Greece in the fall is growing with airports marking a 9.3% rise in September traffic.

Greek hotelier Ioannis Hatzis has been elected to serve as president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Greece’s tourism ministry is set to present RRF-funded programs in the coming period.

Costa Navarino, Greece’s leading sustainable resort, achieved 80% carbon emission reduction last year.

The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association held a voluntary blood donation event at select hotels in the Greek capital.

Fraport Greece recently conducted a successful large-scale emergency exercise (aircraft accident) at the airport in Mytilini, Lesvos.

Israel’s flag carrier EL AL has announced updates to its ticket refund and cancellation policies due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Greece will allocate a total of 160 million euros in funding to eligible parties wishing to set up and operate SMEs in tourism.

Greece’s regional airports hit a new record high in the Jan-Sept period handling a total of 29.24 million passengers.

ECTAA is reiterating its call for stronger traveler rights protection in view of disruption caused by the Israel-Hamas war.

Greece’s tourism ministry aims to boost tourist flows from France, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Metaxa Hospitality Group was honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability at the Travel Industry Awards 2023 by TTG.

IOGR Group, owner of Sky Express, announced that it would be acquiring multi-room hotel units to develop comprehensive and high quality tourism product.

Nelios has renewed its partnership with Marketing Greece and will focus on further enhancing the Discovergreece.com online consumer platform.

Maria Theofanopoulou, general manager of Danae Airlines, has been appointed president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) for a two-year mandate.