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Greece’s major archaeological sites are equipped to provide medical services in case of emergencies, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Greece and Georgia have agreed to recognize each other’s drivers’ licenses, with the Greek government also offering know-how to support Georgia’s EU accession process.

Neptune Luxury Resort on Kos launched a new video showcasing its unwavering commitment to combining sustainable practices with luxury.

The Athens Film Office will host its 3rd International Screenwriting Workshop from October 1 to 4, featuring 11 esteemed screenwriters from Greece and abroad.

Despite a fourth consecutive month of declining occupancy in August, Athens-Attica hotels reported a strong overall performance during January-August.

Road arrivals to Greece are on course for a new record this year, with figures for the January to August 2024 period showing significant growth.

Owners of small pleasure boats in Greece are now exempt from both the special shipping tax and the luxury living tax.

Growthfund, the national fund of Greece, has announced the establishment of a new dedicated fund aimed at investing in the country’s key economic sectors.

The Region of Attica is a finalist in the running for the “Europe’s Most Desirable Region” title at the 2024 Wanderlust Reader Awards.

Ryanair will open new routes from Zakynthos to Stockholm Arlanda, and Corfu and Thessaloniki to Gothenburg for summer 2025.

Infrastructure on Skiathos will be enhanced to support tourism, following an upgrade in the municipality’s cooperation with the regional authority of Thessaly.

South Korea’s culture minister has expressed his government’s full support for Greece’s request for the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Athens.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki has developed a new solar park on its premises, which will cover 20% of the hotel’s annual energy needs.

Aldemar Resorts supported a major Greek-Italian conference in Ilia, Peloponnese, boosting the area’s appeal as a MICE tourism destination.

An increase in seat capacity on incoming flights to Greece is observed for the autumn months, according to data by INSETE.

A new self-regulation initiative by SETE aims to transition Greek tourism businesses toward sustainable practices.

Greece’s tourism minister held talks with the Japan Association of Travel Agents and discussed ways to boost tourism flows from Japan.

German tour operator alltours has expanded its flight program to the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes until late November.

Hilton will debut its Hilton Garden Inn brand in Greece with the opening of a new hotel in Athens this December.

Data from Greece’s current tourism season reflect both positive trends and challenges, according to boutique hospitality strategists at Square Lime.