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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for its 2025 Global Summit.

Greek municipalities now have the authority to increase the stayover duty for hotels and short-term rentals.

Over the past year, Greece’s Golden Visa program has seen a remarkable 212% increase in demand.

Rhodes tourism reached a record high this year, with 3.5 million tourists arriving from January to September, reflecting an increase of 12% to 14% in arrivals.

Greek tourism professional and former president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Yiannis Retsos, has assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Foundation for Economic and …

Greece’s yachting industry has the potential to reach global prominence, following the example of Greek shipping, says Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas.

Recent data reveals significant growth in short-term rental properties in Athens, particularly in the downtown area.

Crete has been designated the European Gastronomy Region for 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT), in recognition of its rich local cuisine.

The WTTC has launched the “Together in Travel” initiative, which aims to provide support and resources to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the global Travel & Tourism sector.

The new luxury 5-star The Athenaeum hotel in Athens had its grand opening, welcoming guests from the Greek travel industry and media representatives.

The newly renovated GB Roof Garden Restaurant is ideal for an evening with stunning views over the heart of Athens.

RateHawk has introduced a rail travel booking service, allowing its partners to now book rail tickets across various European destinations.

Greece remains Britain’s 5th most popular holiday destination for summer 2025, securing an 11% market share.

Upgrading and expanding the marina network is a key component of the Greek government’s strategic plan for tourism.

October 28, a national holiday in Greece, will see many Greeks traveling to mountainous destinations, leading to a significant rise in short-term rental occupancy rates.

Business travel is recovering faster than anticipated, as companies recognize its comprehensive benefits, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Greece, particularly Crete, ranks among the top vacation destinations for German travelers in 2024, according to the German Travel Association (DRV).

United Airlines will expand its daily nonstop seasonal services from Athens to the US for summer 2025, increasing its seat capacity by nearly 30 percent.

Greece’s infrastructure ministry has announced antiflooding projects in Loutraki, a popular spa destination along the Corinthian Gulf.

The GNTO showcased Central Greece, Western Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and the city of Alexandroupolis, to Turkish professionals during an event in Istanbul.