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Turnover in November 2022 at hotels and restaurants in Greece outdid 2021 results, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Hoteliers in Ioannina and Epirus are calling for more direct international flights in the winter and spring.  

Demand for cruise holidays continues to increase, according to a consumer sentiment survey carried out with 4,500 domestic and international travelers.

The Greek government is allocating €100 million to tourism enterprises that want to invest in energy saving upgrades.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on achieving sustainability, implementing infrastructure works and extending the tourist season.

Ferries will stay docked at ports across Greece during February 8-9 after the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) announced a 48-hour strike.

Hilton has announced the opening of its first Curio Collection branded hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese.

Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe – Prague, Zurich, Istanbul and Madrid – starting from March.

Gulf Air will once again include the popular Greek island of Mykonos among its favourite summer “Beach Destinations”.

The Culture Ministry has released photorealistic images of a new museum in Thessaloniki that will host findings from the city’s metro excavations.

A digital information booth will be added on the premises of the archaeological site of Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens.

The Attica region accounts for the largest share of short-term rental activity in Greece, according to a study by KEPE.

A new ferry connection between Northern Evia and the Sporades islands is being examined.

German low-cost carrier Eurowings will add new connections and more frequent flights to Greek destinations this summer.

Accor has announced the addition of the midscale “Handwritten Collection”, a global portfolio of bespoke hotels, to its network of brands.

Qatar Airways signed a codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, allowing passengers seamless travel with a single booking to over 40 destinations.

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the expansion and upgrade of the archaeological museum on the Greek island of Chios.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will soon be opening a new office in Melbourne, Australia.

ICAO has issued guidance for countries on risk management and the introduction of Covid-19 related national air travel rules.

Greek yachting professional Michael Skoulikidis was re-elected as president of the Greek Yachting Association (GYA).