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Thermal springs on the Greek islands of Lesvos and Nisyros have been recognized as natural resources by a joint ministerial decision.

Greece and Egypt are exploring ways to strengthen their collaboration in the tourism and culture fields.

Four Greek islands – Rhodes, Heraklion, Corfu and Kefalonia – are included among the seasonal destinations that will enrich the network of ITA Airways in summer 2023.

Two historic 19th century buildings in Athens and Thessaloniki are to be restored to their former glory, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Sabre Corporation has announced a new Premium Solution Partnership with Trava to help automate post-booking processes for travel sellers.

Global tourism edges closer to pre-Covid levels recovering 65% percent of 2019 activity, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Hoteliers in Greece will be working with nonprofit NatTour to promote bike tourism to visitors.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to discuss important challenges of the industry.

The construction of a new archaeological museum in the Peloponnese town of Sparti has received the green light, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Α new Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) branch will be opening in Melbourne, Australia, Greek officials have announced.

Greece is reaching out to new tourism markets for the year ahead as part of its strategy to mitigate losses incurred by the Russia-Ukraine war.

The hotel association of Halkidiki, northern Greece, celebrated 40 years of dedication to building and promoting the destination’s hospitality industry.

Greece was named a “Passengers’ Favorite Cruise Destination” at the Wave Awards 2022, the premier awards of the UK cruise industry.

Sani/Ikos in June 2023 will open the new Ikos Porto Petro in Majorca, the group’s second resort in the Iberian Peninsula under the Ikos Resorts brand.

Cyprus Airways in October carried some 37,000 passengers, more than quadrupling its passenger traffic over last year.

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s priority to extend the season is paying off with fall arrivals to Greece remaining strong, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is aiming to further tap into sports tourism to enhance the country’s tourist offering and boost revenues.

The culinary tourism market is expected to reach a size of US $4,530.9 Bn by 2032, according to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI).

The city of Athens in Greece was named the World’s Leading Cultural Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA).

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a large, temple-like construction in the Peloponnese.