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A new European Agenda for Tourism includes a series of proposals to help member states and stakeholders make the tourism sector more sustainable, resilient and digitalised by 2030.

The Greek islet of Meganisi near Lefkada in the Ionian sea will be getting a 94-berth marina valued at 5.5 million euros.

Greek carrier AEGEAN will inaugurate a seasonal connection between Athens and Newcastle, UK, for summer 2023.

Aria Hotels has added the Elaia Grove Villas in Kalamata to its property portfolio, expanding its hospitality operations in more than a dozen areas in Greece.

The Rwandan capital of Kigali was announced as the host city for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2023, marking the first time the event will visit …

Athens is among the most attractive European cities for hotel investments in 2023, found a survey released by Deloitte.

The South Aegean Region, which includes many popular Greek islands, has announced a “flexible” tourism strategy for 2023 that is adaptable to the changing conditions of each source market.

UNWTO has joined the European Commission in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized tourism sector.

Greece’s flagship carrier AEGEAN will be increasing seats for the French market in 2023 to meet strong demand.

The ONOMA Hotel in Thessaloniki has launched a campaign to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS on the occasion of World AIDS Day, December 1.

Emirates recently received an impressive five global and regional awards from two prestigious travel and aviation ceremonies, winning titles including those of ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline …

The Acropolis Museum is inviting Athens’ residents and visitors to experience the upcoming holiday season by taking part in a number of festive events.

Saudi Arabian airline companies are planning to increase flights to Greek destinations in 2023.

Representing Greece at the UNWTO Executive Council, Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented the country’s proposals for the creation of an international task force for tourism.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK.

Cyprus airline TUS Airways will launch a new service connecting Athens, Greece, with Tel Aviv, Israel, from December 14.

INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, has launched a new digital tool kit to support tourism professionals and businesses in Greece.

Greenhouse gas emissions from travel and tourism totalled just 8.1% globally in 2019, according to new data by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki was rewarded for its business management model at the EFQM Awards in Athens.

Software and technology provider Sabre has announced a new partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the use of virtual cards for business-to-business (B2B) travel payments.