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HAPCO & DES, Greece’s professional conference organizers, are supporting the ‘Unlocking Excellence’ campaign by IAPCO, promoting the quality services of the meetings and events sector.

The TTG Travel Industry Awards 2024 honored the GNTO as the Tourist Board of the Year 2024 for the UK market, celebrating its innovative promotional actions.

Uber reported record growth in its services in the Greek market during the summer of 2024, driven by an increase in tourist arrivals and an extended tourism season.

The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki has announced the key themes for its upcoming “Kouzina” gastronomy event, scheduled for May 17-18, 2025.

Greece ranks fifth among European countries in terms of recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019.

Greece and Italy have agreed to elevate their tourism cooperation by renewing an agreement originally established in 1986.

Greece’s prime minister has announced projects totaling 2.83 billion euros for the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

Ferries throughout Greece will be halted from October 22 to 23 due to a 48-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

Stavros Mitsis of Mitsis Hotels highlights the importance of quality hotels in Piraeus, noting that new developments will enhance tourism infrastructure and attract more travelers.

Jet2 unveils its largest Greek program for Summer 2026: 14 destinations, 110 routes, and 3 million seats.

The hoteliers association of Skiathos celebrated the conclusion of this summer’s tourism season for the island and looks forward to the upcoming season in 2025.

November 7 is the final date to submit participation proposals for the Innovation Attica Hackathon 2024, which seeks solutions for challenges in the tourism and culture sectors.

The air travel market is thriving, with airlines effectively responding to the growing demand, according to IATA.

The union of Greek ferry captains has released a report warning of urgent safety concerns at Greek ports due to inadequate infrastructure.

The Skiathos Hoteliers Association argues that overtourism is being used as a pretext for tax increases.

A European Commission report on rail competition is poised to serve as a blueprint for the rail agenda of EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, according to the European Rail Freight …

Greek islands, hotels, resorts, and Athens International Airport received prestigious accolades at the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveller.

Following a recent fam trip to Naxos, top UK travel agents announced plans to feature the Greek island as a “Sustainability Ambassador” destination on their platforms.

The film “Crete: Sense the Authentic Taste” won the top award at the International Food Film Menu 2024 competition, highlighting the island’s unique culinary traditions.

Athens, Greece, was one of Air Serbia’s most popular Mediterranean destinations in September.