Industry sectors

Ministers responsible for tourism in the EU’s member states gathered in Brussels to discussed the twin transition of tourism – both digital and sustainable.

Environment groups in Greece are up in arms over a decision by the Greek Finance Ministry to do away with a clause that foresees the protection of the shoreline.

Greece explored ways to tap into health tourism from African countries during the Global Doctors’ Hippocratic Institute week in Addis Ababa.

ITA Airways has opened sales for the new nonstop Rome – Dakar connection that will start from July 3.

Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of Cyprus, will resume its flight services to Tel Aviv, Israel, from March 2.

Accor has launched a brand new spring offer, offering guests a 20% discount at nearly 2,000 participating hotels across Europe and North Africa.

The extension of the Greek tourism season is still moving at a slow pace due to lack of infrastructure, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece and Ukraine aim to strengthen ties in tourism and transport including exploring the possibility of launching a pilot train connection between Ukraine and the port of Alexandroupolis.

The luxury travel segment in Greece is set to reach a value of 2.7 billion dollars by 2030, attracting more high net-worth individuals in the coming years.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will be in Brussels to attend a European ministers meeting that will focus on the EU’s pathway towards sustainable and innovative tourism.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to establish Greece as a ‘top of mind’ destination among North American tourists.

KLM will take delivery of its new Airbus A321neo in just a few more months, with Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm announced as initial destinations.

The value of investments made in Greece’s hotel industry in 2023 came to 3 billion euros.

Yacht charter activity in Greece picked up pace in the 2022-2023 period demonstrating the country’s leading position in Europe.

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

The WTTC is calling on EU leaders to take actions that will modernize and enhance the travel and tourism industry.

ECTAA has launched its Travel Industry Ambassador Programme, an initiative designed to showcase innovative travel agents and tour operators, who are making a strong contribution to the future of travel.

A partial-scale emergency exercise was successfully completed at Chania Airport with the participation of various bodies that would be involved in an actual crisis.

The Aegeo Spas announced their collaboration with Mindhaus aiming to solidify its leading position in wellness and spa services.

Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of Cyprus, recently announced that its contact person for matters relating to the Greek market is Stylianos Bekyras.