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The five-star Kenshō Psarou on Mykonos will be renamed ‘N Hotel Mykonos’, following its acquisition by Monterock International, a private equity fund.

The emblematic Grande Albergo Delle Rose hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes will open its doors to guests just in time for the Easter holiday.

Emirates SkyCargo reaches 1 billion vaccine doses milestone 18 months after transporting the first trial shipment of Covid-19 vaccines.

Le Monde, the Institute of Hotel Tourism Studies, won the second prize at the Trophée Mille International 2022 gastronomy contest held in France.

The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to use 160 million euros from the RRF recovery fund to upgrade the country’s tourism ports by 2025.

Greece is taking a leading role globally in the restart of MICE tourism with its health protocols and best practices, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

The Greek government will temporarily suspend the use of Covid-19 vaccination and recovery certificates in Greece as of May 1, according to Health Minister Thanos Plevris.

Road and railway projects valued at 8 billion euros were tendered off in Greece, in a period of three years, according to Greek Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Early bookings and airline seats from Belgium to Greece for summer 2022 are increasing significantly, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

American Airlines is getting ready to launch its seasonal daily direct flight between Athens and New York, adding more travel options between Greece and the United States.

Mabrian Technologies compares the aviation carbon footprint of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece for 2019 with 2022 in its new carbon footprint indicator.

The Kivotos Santorini hotel has opened its doors and is all set to offer guests a unique and outstanding hospitality experience this season.

Dozens of cyclists will gather on the island of Spetses during April 15-17 to participate in the “Weekend in Tweed” event organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives that include the rules travelers arriving in Greece on international flights must follow.

Investments, destination management, digital transformation and new experiences are key for the sustainable growth of Greek tourism, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

The success of Greece’s tourism product hinges on its human resources, making upskilling and education key factors for tourism enterprises, according to HotelBrain President Panos Paleologos.

MSC Cruises has based its MSC Lirica cruise ship in Greece for the summer 2022 season and for the first time its guests can embark in Piraeus.

The five-star MarBella Corfu hotel has opened its doors this season with an impressive culinary calendar that includes new restaurants and partnerships with world-renowned, celebrated chefs.

Regional authorities in Western Greece have launched a digital mobile museum in the town of Kalavryta to promote the destination’s history and culture.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias on Monday said he tested positive for Covid-19.