Industry sectors

The Region of Crete has partnered with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks.

The Aeginitikon Arhontikon, one of the most historical hotels on the Greek island of Aegina, is under new ownership and ready to undergo a series of upgrades for its re-introduction …

The Acropolis Museum presents the complete synthesis of the Parthenon frieze through a new application available for all mobile devices.

Greece has shut its airspace to all Russian aircraft and airlines, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union is shutting down its airspace for Russians.

Greece is concerned on the impact the Russia-Ukraine crisis will have on tourism, considering that the industry is a major nation-wide generator of income.

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

The 2022 season is officially underway at Costa Navarino as The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is now open and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort will follow in a month’s …

Quendoo, a company that offers digital infrastructure to generate direct bookings and manage OTA bookings for all size hotels and vacation rentals, recently entered the Greek market.

Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction, says GBR Consulting.

Greek hoteliers are planning to take legal action against short-term rental companies that advertise and operate as hotels.

Greece and Romania are looking to boost tourism flows through cooperation on a number of tourism-related initiatives.

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights this morning after Russia launched an attack on the eastern part of the country. Greece is monitoring the crisis.

Mask-wearing in all public spaces and outdoors remains mandatory in Greece after the country’s Covid-19 committee decided to postpone its decision on the matter for next week.

UNWTO and WHO are calling for the lifting of travel bans, agreeing that blanket restrictions should be replaced with risk -based, evidence- informed policies.

MarBella Collection is further expanding its activities in the Greek hospitality sector through a 40-million-euro investment program for the period 2022-2025.

Travelport and Qatar Airways have announced a new long-term distribution agreement which will underpin the airline’s omni-channel advanced retailing strategy.

Greece managed in 2021 to recover more than half of 2019 tourism revenues and double the number of arrivals by extending the tourism season.

Fraport Greece has announced the plans of airlines to launch at least 16 new flights to Thessaloniki in 2022.

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.