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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has announced its new strategic plans aimed to deliver high growth in the Greek market.

The Culture Ministry’s General Secretariat of Sports is seeking ways to create integrated packages for sport and leisure and promote major athletic events.

The direct impact of the so-called sharing economy on the Greek hotel industry has been estimated at 525 million euros a year in lost lodging revenue.

Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has denied a London Times report that Greece is taking legal action to win back the Parthenon Marbles.

Greece’s archaeological sites and state museums, operating on extended hours, have changed their schedule in order to close by sunset.

The latest excavations at the site of Zominthos on Crete’s Mount Psiloritis have brought to light two new entrances and a staircase in the Minoan-era palace.

Τμήματα ειδικοτήτων τουριστικού γραφείου και αεροδρομίου θα λειτουργήσουν και την φετινή χρονιά στο εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο της σχολής Mega Airlines Studies.

The Tourism Ministry introduced a pilot Tourism Satellite Account that aims to achieve a complete picture of Greece’s arrivals and revenue from tourists.

The Code of Ethics for Tourism, the main policy document of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has been transformed into an international convention in order to reinforce its effectiveness.

Greece has proposed the reactivation of the Joint Tourism Committee with Italy to strengthen bilateral tourism activities between the two countries.

In efforts to prevent the illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage, Greece and Italy signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of culture.

The British ambassador to Greece Kate Smith underlined that Britain aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation with EU countries, including Greece, on foreign policy and defense.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is aiming to extend its full support to all destinations impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Free WiFi for all is set to hit the EU in 2018 after the European Parliament approved to release 120 million euros in funding for the WiFi4EU project.

Workers in Athens transport have announced that they will hold a work stoppage on Thursday, September 14, from 9 pm until the end of services.

As of October, commuters in Athens will have to run e-tickets or smart cards by a barcode scanner when traveling on the city’s public transport.

Aiming to move toward closer ties with Europe, the World Food Travel Association (WFTA) on Tuesday held an event in Athens, Greece.

Greek travel startup Welcome Pickups has clinched seed funding of 1.65 million euros to be used to expand services and boost its network of destinations.

The 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, has launched a blog to keep professionals updated on the fair’s latest developments.

Greece has joined the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the 2018 – 2021 four-year term.