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EU lawmakers have voted to restrict “golden visa” schemes in efforts to tackle shady money dealings.

International passenger volume is forecast to be only slightly above 2 billion in 2022, corresponding to 53.8% of 2019 volume, according to ACI World.

Οne of the most important transport projects in Greece, the first section of Athens Metro Line 4, is underway aiming once completed to facilitate thousands of commuters each day.

The construction of seaplane infrastructure is underway on the Greek island of Tinos, according to an announcement by waterway managing company Hellenic Seaplanes.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) introduced the islands of Alonissos and Astypalea to the UK market during an event in London.

Italian tourism professionals got to know Northern Greece’s wines and wineries during the International Wine Tasting Festival that took place in Matera, Italy.

UK tour operator Jet2 is adding more capacity to the Greek island of Santorini from Manchester for Summer 2022 flights and holidays.

Two beachfront hotels on the Greek island of Crete are getting ready to open their doors under the Meliá Hotels International portfolio umbrella in April.

The Andronis hospitality group has announced the opening dates of its luxury hotels on the renowned Greek island of Santorini.

Fosun Tourism Group, a China-based company focused on the leisure travel market, this year will open four new hotels in Greece under the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club brands.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has confirmed that the Russia-Ukraine war will inevitably lead to tourist cancelations in Greece.

Greece is fully lifting capacity measures on ferries as the number of Covid-19 cases appear to be stabilizing.

Greece’s tourism industry is resilient and will deal with the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war as it did with the Covid-19 crisis, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is hoping to see a fleet of seaplanes take off this year if all licensing procedures proceed as scheduled.

Four thousand trees have been planted in the fire-hit area of Limni Evias, as part of two pilot forest regeneration projects carried out on the Greek island of Evia.

The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat, located near the town of Nafplion, is getting ready to welcome its guests for the summer season.

SKY express has announced a new cooperation with Transavia France in its aim to offer more options to passengers.

Aria Hotels has expanded its activities to the Greek island of Paros with the addition of ‘Aria Paros Residence’ to its portfolio of properties.

German travel giant TUI will launch flights to the Greek destinations of Crete, Rhodes and Kos earlier than ever for the 2022 tourism season.

Greece is taking more actions to make its tourism destinations accessible to people with disabilities.