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Greece’s tourism bureau sees tourism-related revenues rising by 15 percent this year over 2022.

Airbnb has launched its new Airbnb Rooms product and more than 50 new features and upgrades based on feedback from its community.

Investments of over 416 million euros have been made or are scheduled for sea tourism infrastructures in the Adriatic during 2023-2025, according to a report by Risposte Turismo.

Commuters in 33 Greek cities and on the islands will be able to make contactless payments on public buses.

The 2023 season sees exciting changes for the three hotels of the MarBella Collection, including new bungalow rooms and suites and a new ultra-all-inclusive offering.

Emirates and Etihad Airways have expanded their interline agreement to provide travelers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE.

Tourism to Greece is picking up pace with the number of flights and arrivals on the rise in the first quarter of the year.

Greece has postponed increasing the limit for property investments under its golden visa scheme to July 31.

Accelerating infrastructure upgrades linked to tourism is a top government priority for Greece.

The tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%, according to the WTTC’s 2023 Economic Impact Research.

The Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete has opened its doors to the public, showcasing exhibition spaces, interactive info apps and digital guided tours.

The Greek Culture Ministry will restore the castle on Zakynthos with 1.5 million euros from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund.

Cyprus Airways is giving away cash refunds to lucky customers who book flights in May.

For the first time in Greece, short-term rental operators sat down at the same table with the public revenue body to discuss best practices.

Enhancing tourism education is a key priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry during the European Year of Skills.

The effect of TikTok on travel decisions came into the spotlight at this year’s Delphi Economic Forum held in Greece.

The ferry linking Cyprus with Greece will resume operations on May 31 and once again connect Limassol to Piraeus, according to Scandro Holding Ltd.

Banyan Tree Group in 2026 will open a new luxury resort on the Varko Peninsula in Pogonia, Aitoloakarnania, Greece.

Dinos Frantzeskakis, general manager of Discover the World, has been appointed president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) for a two-year mandate.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled goals for tourism should New Democracy secure a second term in the upcoming elections.