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Greece’s tourism minister and Rhodes professionals set priorities with a focus on sustainability.

Athens and Thessaloniki will soon be welcoming the first 250 electric buses to facilitate transportation.

More travelers are expected in the near future to turn to AI tools like ChatGPT to make their travel plans.

Boutique hotel “Yi” on Mykonos opened its doors and is ready to take the island’s party scene to the next level.

Global customers, for the tenth time, have ranked Qatar Airways as the World’s Best Business Class, according to Skytrax.

Greek ferry companies including Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Golden Star Ferries have announced up to 20% discounts on island routes.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be shutting down Coco-Mat Athens BC hotel after it was found to be in violation of building laws.

MEPs have once again called on the Council of the EU to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen free-travel area.

A cooperation protocol for the development of religious tourism in Greece was renewed between the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Church of Greece.

Greece may soon tighten inspections at popular tourist destinations for illicit liquor violations.

Hilton will open the Imperial Flair Chania Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will be the hotel company’s third property on Crete under the upscale brand.

SETE is optimistic about the course of Greek tourism this year and says the record 2019 figures may even be surpassed.

The Greek government expects coastal shipping companies to reduce ferry ticket prices after market reactions.

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

Ryanair has announced the launch of its “biggest ever” winter 2023 schedule with over 1 million seats for holidaymakers to Greece.

Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market.

Airlines in Europe are slashing flights citing limited airspace and imminent air controller strikes.

US private equity and alternative assets investment firm HIG Capital Advisors LLC has plans to further develop its hotel portfolio in Greece.

The Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa on Kefalonia has entered into the world-renowned hotel and restaurant association, Relais & Châteaux.

Greek tourism professionals reiterated their call for a unified 11 percent VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.