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With the addition of another 40, Greece now boasts 238 beaches described as “untrodden” and protected by the Natura 2000 scheme.

The safety of tourists and traffic controls in Athens and other popular tourism destinations were the subjects of discussion between the Greek ministers of Tourism and Citizen Protection.

Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis asks for new infrastructure and better logistics to deal with the “overcrowding” of the island.

Air Arabia’s new direct route connects Sharjah and Athens with a frequency of four non-stop weekly flights.

A Memorandum of Cooperation brings together the Hellenic Public Properties Company with the Hellenic Asset Development Fund in a joint effort for the utilization of Greek public real estate.

The adults-only King Jason Zante hotel on Zakynthos offers guests a holiday amidst lush green olive groves overlooking Tsilivi Bay.

The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki’s new ‘Le Cercle Garden’ bar is the latest summer hotspot with upbeat music and premium drinks.

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 72.3% in the first five months of the year up from 68.9% in the same period a year ago.

The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to utilize all funding opportunities to upgrade its promotional strategy with the use of new technologies.

Strategic investments along the Athenian Riviera are expected to boost tourism to Athens and Attica and contribute to the extension of the tourism season.

The new Addis Ababa-Athens-Warsaw route is sure to strengthen relations between Ethiopia and Greece, says Ethiopian Airlines Area Manager Greece Tigist Seyoum.

Greek airline SKY express is preparing for further development by expanding its fleet, enhancing its flight schedule and extending the tourism season.

Aqua Vista Hotels aims to further strengthen its presence in the Greek tourism market and set new standards for luxury and hospitality.

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel in Athens invites its guests and the city’s visitors to enjoy a unique summer experience, combining art and exquisite culinary delights.

TRYP by Wyndham Corfu Dassia received the annual Best of TRYP Hotels award, which recognizes the brand’s top performing hotels and their staff.

Addressing risks such as climate change, staff shortages, and infrastructure capabilities are the focus of Greece’s tourism strategy.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has teamed up with the Competition Commission to identify ferry companies making unreasonable fare hikes.

Skytrax unveiled the world’s best carriers for 2024 based on a survey completed by passengers from more than 100 countries.

More than 70 cultural events will be held this summer across Greece as part of the 5th “All of Greece, One Culture” initiative.

A new “Museum under the Museum” has opened in Athens, hosting rare exhibits and artifacts from the ancient city’s past residents.