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The importance of tapping into Greek heritage and culture to create meaningful tourist experiences is a new goal for the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece’s GNTO was honored with the “Tourism Award Marco Polo 2022” as a leading national and regional tourism organization by the China-CEEC’s Tourism Coordination Center.

Players in the cruise, ferry and nautical sectors from the seven countries flanking the Adriatic will gather in Bari, Italy, for the 5th edition of the Adriatic Sea Forum during …

Thessaloniki’s residents and visitors were in for a treat when they attended the “Taste the World” event at Salonica, the restaurant of the 5-star Makedonia Palace Hotel.

Emirates won three major honors at the World Airline Awards 2022 by Skytrax including one for “World’s Best Inflight Entertainment” for the 17th time in a row.

Representing Europe’s hotels, HOTREC is urging EU lawmakers to take action and reduce energy prices so that hotels do not go bankrupt.

Technology giant Google’s plans to invest 2.2 billion euros in its first cloud services in Greece are expected to create 20,000 new jobs.

The new EU border rules starting in 2023 and the ways they will affect passenger flows at port terminals topped the agenda of an event of the Cruise Lines International …

Ioannina Castle, the fortified old town of the city of Ioannina in northwestern Greece, is now accessible to visitors with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Aspida Travel has become the first travel agency in Greece to join the Corporate Program of Air France–KLM for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), increasing the number of the airline group’s …

Qatar Airways won the “Airline of the Year” Award by Skytrax for the seventh time and also took home three other major awards during the prestigious World Airline Awards 2022 …

Jet2 has announced an expanded 2023 program for Greece that includes new routes, increase of seat capacity and extended seasons.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced a record year of growth for Greece with the signing of two hotels in Athens and the opening of two resorts on Mykonos and Skiathos.

The improvement plan of the historic Savoy Hotel in Piraeus is near completion with the property’s common areas, restaurant, lobby and event halls already sporting a new look.

AEGEAN, for the 11th consecutive year, has been named Best Regional Airline in Europe at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax.

The need to “rethink tourism” in Greece was highlighted by the country’s key tourism figures on World Tourism Day 2022.

Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, World Tourism Day 2022 emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere.

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Greek National Tourism Organization’s Angela Gerekou and Dimitris Fragakis agree that the time has come to “rethink tourism” in Greece.

On occasion of World Tourism Day 2022, SETE President Yiannis Retsos stressed the importance of sustainability and low-impact development while outlining Greece’s goals for a viable future.

Travelers departing from Athens on Monday had the chance to sample a “Greek Breakfast” right before their trip back home, during an event held in celebration of World Tourism Day …