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Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, will increase flights to meet higher demand during the northern winter season.

A tax bill tabled in Greek Parliament increases the climate resilience fee for hotels and short-term rentals.

Greece could significantly increase its income from the international golf market by expanding its infrastructure.

The World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024 saw one Greek destination, eleven hotels, and one travel agency in Greece win travel industry “Oscars”.

Spain’s new regulations mandating extensive data collection from travelers are raising alarms across the tourism industry.

Greece has accepted measures to align its tonnage tax system with EU State aid rules, according to the European Commission.

Greece and Türkiye focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime tourism and shipping.

Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), a prominent owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe, has added the five-star Grand Hyatt Athens to its portfolio.

Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) has expanded its presence in Greece with the addition of two properties to its portfolio.

Passenger traffic at Greek airports surged by 8.9% in the first ten months of 2024, already surpassing the total recorded for all of 2023.

The Tourism Ministry is set to launch a public consultation on its new draft law, addressing short-term rental regulations and other key sector challenges.

Greece’s hospitality industry’s key challenges were the focus of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ recent assembly.

The Region of Attica launched a new campaign to showcase the Christmas charm of Athens, specifically targeting the UK, German, and Swedish markets.

airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, will expand its services in Greece in 2025 by adding Mykonos to its flight schedule and increasing operations to Rhodes.

Eurowings is launching a new direct flight from Berlin to Corfu in summer 2025, while also increasing its flight frequencies to Heraklion, Kos, and Rhodes.

The Municipality of Athens will host a spectacular celebration on November 28 to light this year’s Christmas tree, transforming the heart of the city into a magical winter wonderland.

For the first time, over 80 objects recovered from the renowned Antikythera Shipwreck are being showcased at an exhibition in Piraeus.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) in Greece is taking legal action against Booking.com over its use of rate parity clauses.

The German Hotel Association (IHA) is optimistic about Greek hoteliers’ lawsuits against Booking.com, citing strong legal grounds.

The Gem Society Hotel captures the Athens’ essence and continues to shape the city’s tourism landscape.