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The number of international arrivals to Greece increased by 3.9 percent in 2019 to 21.5 million but domestic travel flows eased by 0.1 percent, according to SETE Intelligence (INSETE).

Tourism stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to join the newly launched Global Tourism Plastics Initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution.

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises’ Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.

Accor has committed to join the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and remove all single-use plastic items from its hotels by the end of 2022.

Aria Hotels has added “Finikia Residence” to its portfolio of properties on the island of Santorini, aiming to offer guests authentic experiences.

The 11th Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring 2020, the culinary initiative of Aldermar Resorts, recently launched with an event held at the Domotel Kastri hotel in Athens.

Avaton Luxury Villas has rebranded to Avaton Luxury Hotel & Villas to mark the upgrade of its facilities with 20 new rooms and suites.

Google Cloud has joined forces with Sabre Corporation to help digitally transform the traveler’s experience, and co-create the future of travel.

Travelers gave Greek hotels thumbs up for quality and services with Greece holding the first position on the Global Review Index (GRI) for 2019, with a rating of 87.1%.

Despite the limited risk of a new SARS-like virus entering Greece, the country’s health officials have issued safety precautions.

The Philoxenia Hotel, located in Halkidiki, has been certified with the Green Key eco-label for its environmental policy.

SWOT has entered into a partnership with Mykonos Princess Hotel in the field of sales representation and development.

Rhodes is next in line for the implementation of a pilot plan for the sustainable development of the destination.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has given the green light to two coastal ferry companies to operate certain routes to the Greek islands.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will set up a steering committee to oversee the actions of Greece’s upcoming strategic tourism plan.

Hill International has been selected by Fraport Greece to provide project management support for the upgrade of its 14 regional airports in Greece.

Greece is among the 10 countries honored for offering exceptional hospitality experiences to its visitors, according to Booking.com’s 2020 Traveller Review Awards list.

HotelBrain is supporting “Expotrof, The Greek Fine Food Exhibition”, scheduled to take place at Helexpo Maroussi in Athens during January 24-26.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a new tourism destination brand identity for the Aegean island of Kos.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue will allow an income tax deduction for businesses affected by the Thomas Cook collapse.