Industry sectors

The ETC highlights the increasing severity of crises impacting the tourism industry, emphasizing the need for heightened preparedness.

The Greek Maritime Ministry is spearheading the sustainable renewal of the national ferry fleet by launching a study that fosters collaboration between public and private entities.

Greece’s aviation systems are undergoing upgrades with new Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunication systems.

The environmental study of the Integrated Resort Complex (IRC) in Hellinikon has been approved by the Greek Ministry for the Environment and Energy.

Brown Hotels Greece has become an international case study on “Think with Google” for leveraging AI to double its revenue while reducing the average cost per booking.

The Ilis Congress Center managed by Aldemar Resorts will host the 42nd Panhellenic Dental Congress scheduled for October 17-19.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce new measures to further regulate the short-term rental market at the 88th TIF in Thessaloniki.

A new collective labor agreement for Greece’s F&B sector has been submitted to the Greek Labor Ministry.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs has reinforced safety measures at Greek ports a year after a tragic incident at the port of Piraeus.

American Airlines will introduce a fourth daily flight connecting Greece and the US in summer 2025, adding a route between Charlotte, North Carolina — its second-largest hub — and Athens.

The US is the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.

A Greek destination, two hotels, a travel agency and a conference center were among the winners at the 5th World MICE Awards.

The brand-new Whispers Rooftop Restaurant Bar at Amalia Hotel Athens offers guests and visitors an elevated dining experience overlooking the city.

Korean Air is expanding its China and Japan networks to meet the recovering travel demand in the region for the autumn, winter season.

The 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) by IATA will focus on growing operational issues and other challenges of the aviation industry. 

Expanding Greece’s marina network is an essential part of the government’s strategy to boost tourism.

Greece’s tourism minister briefed sector professionals on key issues, including the cruise sector and short-term rentals.

Attica Region Governor Nikos Hardalias appointed Dimitris Fragakis as chairman of the “New Metropolitan Attica” regional development organization.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named 68th US Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia.

Greece’s AEGEAN and Spain’s low-cost carrier Volotea are set to complement each other’s services, with a focus on expanding connectivity to Greek regional airport destinations.