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The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation opposes tax burdens and highlights that protecting the tourism sector’s competitiveness is the top priority.

Greece’s cruise ship owners have voiced their opposition to a new levy imposed on passengers visiting the country’s ports.

The European Commission has proposed advancing the digitalization of passports and identity cards to facilitate travel within the Schengen area.

Due to upgrade works, all commercial and private flights at nine Greek regional airports will be suspended during specific periods starting in November.

The Greek Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has issued a record 25 licenses for desalination plants on islands since the beginning of 2024.

Three spas in Greek hotels won coveted accolades at the 2024 World Spa Awards for their exceptional wellness services.

UN Tourism will focus on economic diversification and inclusion at the 9th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Manama, Bahrain, this November.

Greece’s draft budget plan for 2025 includes charges on hospitality and cruise tourism.

Greece saw a surge in visitors from the UK during the peak summer month of July this year.

Travel & Tourism accounted for 6.7% of global emissions in 2023, down from 7.8% in 2019, according to WTTC research.

ABTA Chief Executive Mark Tanzer welcomed the recovery in travel and tourism post-pandemic while emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change and overtourism.

The Greek Culture Ministry is actively advancing projects to highlight the cultural heritage of the Peloponnese region.

Car rental company Avis celebrated a decade of successful operations, with estimated revenues exceeding 350 million euros in 2024.

Civitel Attik, member of Civitel Hotels & Resorts, has opened brand new comfort rooms to address the needs of corporate and leisure travelers.

Athens International Airport (AIA) celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27 by showcasing Greece’s cultural heritage.

Air France’s “Premium Economy” cabin product has been renamed “Premium”, offering new upgraded seats and a revamped menu.

Greece is taking a leading role in the Eastern Mediterranean for monitoring tourism’s impact on coastal and marine areas.

The Greek government aims to build infrastructure on the country’s islands and ports by mid-2027.

September figures for Athens International Airport confirm forecasts that 2024 will be a new record year.

The Greek Culture Ministry is implementing projects worth approximately 40 million euros in Evros of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.