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Cruise passengers visiting Greece last year generated 908.4 million euros in travel receipts, an 84.1% increase over 2022.

During a recent fam trip in Halkidiki, travel agents from various countries visited seaside villages, a cheese factory, and the birthplace of Aristotle.

The Greek island of Chios is set to welcome its first luxury wellness retreat, Pearl Island Chios Hotel & Spa, slated to open its doors to guests in July.

Passengers arriving at Corfu Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias” recently got a taste of the unique experience of the Corfiot Easter.

Despite the adjustments to Greece’s golden visa program, there are currently 9,478 applications awaiting to be reviewed.

European airports commemorate the 20th anniversary of EU enlargement by highlighting aviation sector’s contribution.

Athens International Airport once again was crowned the winner in the “Over 20 Million Passengers” category at the Routes Europe 2024 awards in Aarhus, Denmark.

The regional authority of Thessaly has initiated documentation of its main trails to boost walking tourism in the area.

The GNTO showcased Greece’s adventure tourism options to UK tour operators and travel agents at the ATAS Leaders’ Dinner 2024 in London.

Metaxa Hospitality Group has opened its two premium beachfront resorts on Crete, along with its unique collection of luxury all-suite hotels and villas on Santorini for the summer season.

The NOŪS luxury resort on Santorini is inviting guests to embark on an unparalleled island experience through a collection of suggested activities.

Visitors to beaches across Greece who come across violations can now report these on a new phone app.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation recently underscored the detrimental impact of excessive taxation on Greek hotels amidst intense international competition.

The city of Kalamata in the Peloponnese, southern Greece, is one of the 189 destinations that Air France will fly to this summer.

Thanos Hotels and Resorts will open its second hotel on Mykonos, the Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise, which will welcome guests starting May 1.

Greek airline AEGEAN plans to expand seating capacity across its key hubs this year following a record performance 2023.

The Athens Flair, a boutique hotel in Athens, recently opened its doors for architectural tours within the framework of the Open House events in the city.

KLM has launched its new AI-driven destination recommender tool, which intuitively provides travelers with tailored travel inspiration, named “Ask Atlas”.

Europe’s travel industry is calling for a review of the Package Travel Directive, warning of potential disruption to the tourism ecosystem.

Global hospitality company Hilton this year will expand its resort portfolio in Europe with properties in popular destinations including Greece.