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The Municipality of Kastoria, northern Greece, is modernizing its communication strategy by using virtual reality (VR) to boost tourism.

The Greek Culture Ministry is set to revitalize Kerameikos in Athens, making the ancient cemetery accessible to visitors with limited mobility.

Journalists from Cyprus explored the picturesque landscapes and diverse tourism experiences of Evia, enjoying local cuisine, historical sites and cultural attractions.

Air Transat won the title of the World’s Best Leisure Airline for 2024 at the annual World Airline Awards by Skytrax.

Netflix will promote Greece’s tourism offerings to the world through the power of image and storytelling, following an agreement with the GNTO.

Greece’s draft spatial plan for tourism includes provisions for developing special interest tourism forms like Cultural and Religious Tourism.

Four Greek hotels were among the best hotels in the world and Europe at the 2024 World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure.

Hellenic Seaplanes conducted test flights, which involved a series of landings and disembarkations, between three islands in the Sporades group located in the Aegean Sea.

Greek authorities have begun the process to restore the port of Volos in Thessaly, severely damaged by storms “Daniel” and “Elias” in September 2023.

French magazine “Désirs de Voyages” dedicated a ten-page tribute to showcase the picturesque landscapes and authentic charm of 13 Cycladic islands.

Air France-KLM and SAS have signed codeshare and interline agreements effective September 1, providing customers with extended travel options.

Greek lawmakers approved a new tourism law, aiming to enhance tourism infrastructure and education and strengthen the sector.

Greece’s new proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism updates regulations for maritime tourism, covering markets such as cruise tourism, yachting tourism, and diving tourism.

The most significant increases in inbound tourist spending for the year-to-date are in Spain and Greece, according to a recent report by the ETC.

The Greek Ministry of Labor has agreed on a pilot run of the digital work card in the tourism sector this fall.

The Greek government is moving fast forward with new a new application to ease procedures for professional pleasure boat owners in Greece.

Air France expanded its presence in Greece with a new direct flight from Paris to Kalamata, marking its seventh destination in Greece for the summer season.

The GNTO has left its mark at the UEFA Euro 2024 games in Germany with an outdoor digital screen campaign showcasing Greece’s promise of a life-changing experience.

Emirates to debut its newest Boeing 777 products on services to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels.

The Greek NGO Ecogenia and the American Embassy in Athens collaborate to bring American volunteer corps to mythical Mount Olympus.