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Athens International Airport (AIA) saw monthly domestic passenger movements reaching a record high in April, with a double-digit increase compared to 2019.

Greece is gaining popularity for its wine tourism experiences, with a 41% increase in searches for wine tours and tasting in 2022, according to a study by Tourix.

TBEX Europe 2023, the largest conference and networking event for travel bloggers, kicked off with a gastronomy event in host destination Kalamata, introducing local flavors to over 360 travel bloggers.

The Philopappou Hill rest stop, which is considered a significant landmark in Athens, will undergo restoration after two decades of neglect.

Athens International Airport is among Europe’s airports that are back to pre-pandemic passenger levels.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled a new fan design for its Costa Navarino resort, reflecting the local culture and environment of Messinia.

SuitePad’s new e-learning platform offers a range of specialist knowledge and practical skills that can be used to advance careers and promote sales in the hotel industry.

Piano City Athens, the first festival of its kind in the Greek capital, will offer a unique musical experience with performances in public squares among other locations.

Greece is looking to broaden its target audience and attract more travelers from long-haul markets, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

MSC Cruises is basing a new ship – the MSC Musica – in the port of Piraeus in Greece for the summer 2023 season.

The European Commission has launched competitions for the 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism.

Luxury British cruise line, Cunard, has appointed Katie McAlister as president to lead the company’s expansion plans and maximize growth opportunities.

Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos, both under the Katikies Group, have been listed among the 500 Best Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure readers.

Greeks appear to be interested in Airbnbs on smaller, quieter islands according to the number of searches during January-March this year.

Greece has all the features that make it one of the most attractive destinations for yachting in Europe, according to the Tourism Ministry.

Corfu in 2023 will be confirmed as the cruise port in the Adriatic with the highest number of passenger movements.

International air travel in March and in Q1 continued its upward trend despite cancelations and delays.

Investment opportunities in Greece were the focus of an EU ambassadors event held at the Swedish Institute in Athens.

Aiming to help its guests feel more relaxed and closer to nature, the Acropolis Hill hotel in Athens has brought the outdoors straight to its premises… through art!

A number of hotels in Greece worth over 300 million euros in total have gone to new owners demonstrating a growing investor demand.