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Stavros Packeiser has taken over the position of General Manager at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens, bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure in lifestyle and luxury hotels worldwide.

Makedonia Palace introduced its services and the city of Thessaloniki to 18 MICE buyers from the United States and Canada.

The culinary traditions of Pelion, Karditsa and Alexandroupolis will take center stage in a series of summer gastronomy festivals supported by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Approximately 3.9 million travelers visited Greece in January-April, marking a 20% rise over the year-ago period and generating 1.786 million euros.

The application process for subsidized holidays in Evros and Thessaly, Greece, is open until June 28.

An intensifying housing problem in Barcelona has prompted authorities to announce a ban on Airbnb-style rentals effective 2029.

Construction of the Panathinaikos football stadium in Votanikos is set to begin after the Athens Municipality secured funding.

The South Aegean Region is aiming to preserve the rich cultural and religious traditions of Patmos and Santorini.

The Celebrity Ascent’s schedule this summer includes 7-night voyages to popular Mediterranean destinations, including Greece.

Qatar Airways secured the “Airline of the Year” title from Skytrax, returning to the top for an unprecedented eighth time.

APG Hellas, one of the leading airline GSA companies in Greece, informed Greek travel agents on the benefits of the APG online ticketing platform.

Both TripAdvisor and HolidayCheck have recognized the Civitel Creta Beach hotel for its commitment to providing high-quality hospitality services on the island of Crete.

Greece’s Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association has taken legal action over a government decision to tax legal entities for Airbnb-style activity.

Travelers to Greece give food and cultural offerings top points but see prices, traffic, public transport as negative, found a study assessing online discussions.

Certified tourist guides in Greece say a new bill is threatening to do away with the profession and are calling for its withdrawal.

All the more travelers are choosing to holiday in the shoulder season particularly when it comes to Mediterranean destinations like Greece.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will open Greece’s first “Ramada Residences by Wyndham” complex in Halkidiki in 2026.

The NJV Athens Plaza has joined an elite group of hotels worldwide that prioritize sustainability and support for local communities. 

The US, Australia, and Canada are the most promising long-haul markets expected to boost incoming arrivals to Greece in the coming 12 months.

Athens ranks 9th among the Top 10 international destinations mentioned by US travelers for their long 4th of July weekend.