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Patmos is the first Dodecanese island that received approval to operate seaplanes, according to Hellenic Seaplanes.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Hellenic Red Cross to support Thessaly’s flood-stricken residents.

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel made a stunning addition to Athens’ hospitality scene with the opening of the 10 Urban Roof restaurant bar.

The Mar-Bella Collection, a family-run hospitality brand, has achieved ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for 2023-2024.

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites, is slated to open to the public in December following major restoration.

The “stayover tax” charged at Greek hotels will rise and Airbnb hosts with 3 or more properties will be subject to VAT.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the government’s priorities and announced measures to deal with natural disasters in Greece.

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The port in Piraeus, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, saw a 85% increase in cruise passengers from January to August.

The European aviation industry welcomed the ReFuelEU regulation that aims to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in the EU.

The transformation of the Lykavittos Theater in Athens, which is reopening after 15 years, is shown through a timelapse video.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched two new platforms designed to enhance the hotel ownership and guest experience.

Prices to stay at Airbnb-style rentals in Greece reached new heights during the last 12 months.

Traffic figures at the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport rose to 6.1 million passengers.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is committed to help Thessaly recover from the recent floods caused by Storm Daniel.

Greek construction firm GEK TERNA was announced as the preferred investor in the tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos.

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines’, will resume flights between Athens and Berlin in late October.

The Navarino Agora in Costa Navarino will host the Messinia Terroirs Wine Festival during September 29-October 1 to promote the area’s local wines.

For the first time ever, the city of Athens hosted a semi-final judging round for the International Emmy Awards.

Greece is aiming to become the first tourism destination of choice for Israelis.