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The first meeting of Greece’s Regional Tourism Council highlighted the need for equal promotion and key infrastructure projects in all of the country’s regions.

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace hotel once again shined at the Greek Cuisine Awards as the top restaurant in Thessaloniki.

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses is celebrating 110 years of operation since its inauguration in 1914 and is ready to welcome guests for the new summer season.

Greek hoteliers welcomed the Commission’s decision to name Booking.com as “gatekeeper” as part of efforts to ensure fair market practices.

The majority of Europeans will be traveling for leisure to sunny destinations in Southern Europe, including Greece this summer.

EasyJet aims to transport more than 2.39 million travelers to Greece this year as part of its new partnership with the Greek tourism board.

The Greek Finance Ministry announced changes to a bill paving the way for dozens of projects funded by national or EU resources to move forward.

Mitsis Group is expanding its presence in Greece by opening two new hotels on Corfu Island.

The essence of Greek gastronomy will be celebrated at the “Greek Chefs Abroad Volume IV” culinary event hosted by MarBella Collection hotels.

The renowned “Elio’s” Italian American Chophouse has returned to the NOŪS Santorini luxury resort, once again bringing the vibrant atmosphere of a New York trattoria to its guests.

A new festival will run May 25-26 to showcase Pieria’s tourism offerings and boost tourist arrivals through cultural events.

A new private civilian airport in northern Greece will handle private and business flights, organize air shows, and host professional pilot training facilities.

Greece was once again recognized as a premier destination for American travelers at the Leisure Lifestyle Awards.

Kefalonia will be the Greek tourism minister’s first stop on her tour of the Ionian Islands before the summer 2024 season.

Athens International Airport (AIA) continues its upward trend in passenger traffic, confirming market estimates of handling approximately 30 million passengers this year.

The NJV Athens Plaza, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, has welcomed acclaimed Chef Panagiotis Anastasiou to lead its culinary team.

Santorini clinched the prestigious title of “Best Cruise Destination for 2024”, according to the results of a new index.

Greece’s Wine Tourism Council met for the first time this month and set out the priorities to promote the country’s wines and wineries through tourism.

The Greek Marinas Association is calling for the revision of a ports and marinas law that will enable dozens of projects to move forward in view of strong competition.

The WTTC’s new campaign will advise travelers to explore destinations during off-peak times and consider less-crowded, new, and emerging destinations.