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A new bill aimed at modernizing Greece’s tourism sector and promoting sustainable practices is open for public deliberation until June 25.

Heritage group ELLET has proposed setting limits to Airbnb land use, number of rental days and guests to address long-term rentals lack.

With a strong reputation for its high quality medical services together with its traditional sea & sun package, Greece aims to tap into reproductive tourism.

The new 199-room InterContinental Crete opened its doors to the public this week offering upgraded hospitality services to tourists visiting Greece’s largest island.

Greek hoteliers, members of the “Boutique Hotel” certification program, discussed the advantages of content creation for promoting Greece with tourism influencers.

Vision Omonia will open its doors in September to offer contemporary elegance and cultural experiences in the heart of Athens.

Residents and visitors of Alexandroupolis will be able to choose one of 45 electric bicycles available for transportation within the city.

Greece’s Ombudsman is warning that lack of clear urban and spatial plans is creating loopholes for illegal tourism constructions impacting the long-term viability of the sector.

Greek authorities are looking into ways to regulate incoming cruise traffic to popular islands to address congestion.

Tourist traffic to Mykonos and Santorini was slow in the first five months of the year while most of Greece’s regional airports reported increasing inbound traffic.

All trips booked through FTI with departure dates after July 6, 2024 have been canceled. The company’s legal advisor confirmed that deposits and advance payments for package tours would be …

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, this month launched its newest seasonal flights to Rhodes, Greece.

Frank Oostdam, from the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR), was reelected as president of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) for the 2024-2026 …

The cultural heritage and tourism offerings of Attica, Kimolos, Evros, and Ioannina will be highlighted through summer festivals and theatrical performances supported by the Greek tourism board.

The Athens City Festival welcomed 350,000 visitors to over 300 exciting events, including concerts, outdoor activities, parties, gastronomy sessions, and walking tours.

SETE is taking decisive steps to facilitate Greece’s tourism enterprises in transitioning to sustainability.

Greece urgently needs to invest in critical infrastructure in order to be able to meet the increasing tourist demand in the coming years.

Olga Kefalogianni has remained at her post as Greece’s Tourism Minister following a cabinet reshuffle of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Short-term rentals platform Airbnb has pledged to work with authorities to facilitate the adoption of new EU regulations.

The Greek Ministry of Culture and the Museum of Cycladic Art have partnered to enhance the global promotion and preservation of Cycladic culture.