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Two new Hollywood films are scheduled to be shot in the city of Thessaloniki and other destinations in the Central Macedonia Region.

A new certification tool that evaluates the sustainability of businesses in the tourism sector was introduced to Greek hoteliers and travel agents in Athens.

Mitsis Hotels’ new CSR program exemplifies the Group’s values and aspiration to act as a role model for sustainable tourism development in Greece.

Greek hoteliers are calling for stricter rules to be imposed on Airbnb-style rentals in Greece, following a revealing study by Grant Thornton.

Fourteen Greek regional airports, handled by Fraport Greece, continue to see crowds and once again set a new record for passengers in a single month.

Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways will increase its fleet with new generation aircraft next year, aiming to be the greenest airline in Europe in 2026.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to extend Greece-Saudi Arabia direct flights beyond the summer months, a move that would increase tourist flows between the two countries.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is looking to promote the island of Salamina as a history and culture destination.

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of UNESCO’s historic World Heritage Convention will take the form of a conference in Delphi, Greece, during November 17-18.

“The A Hotels” chain of resorts and spas has announced Εlena Papadaki as the new Director of Sales of the Grand Serai Congress & Spa in Ioannina, Greece.

Aria Hotels has added the Petani Bay Hotel – Adults Only on Kefalonia to its portfolio, strengthening its presence in the region of the Ionian Islands.

With Greek tourism on a roll this year it’s no wonder that local and international investors have their eye on Greece’s hospitality scene.

Confidence in travel is marking its highest intention score since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data published by ACI World.

Greece was voted as Europe’s ‘Most Desirable Country’ for 2022 by the globe-trotting readers of the UK’s Wanderlust magazine.

NatTour, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable tourism practices, has teamed up with Greek travel agencies to promote cycling tourism.

Fostering the cultural ties between the United States and Greece was on the agenda of US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield during her recent …

Avance, a car rental company with a presence throughout Greece, presented its services at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 travel and tourism exhibition in London.

Athina Luxury Suites, a boutique hotel on the Greek island of Santorini, has added two more awards to its already extensive list of accolades.

Emirates and Air Canada have launched a codeshare cooperation that will offer customers seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents.

Thessaloniki in Northern Greece will be the host destination of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) Semi-Annual Meeting 2022 during November 22-25.