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The European Travel Commission’s research and marketing directors of national tourism organizations in Europe will gather in Athens, Greece, in February.

Thessaloniki hoteliers say a carefully designed tourism strategy is necessary for the further tourism development of the Greek northern city.

International passenger traffic through the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece hit a new high in 2023 marking a 14.14% rise over pre-Covid 2019.

Greece is a leading country in terms of yacht charter availability, according to a report released by yachting experts Riginos.

Many people are looking to combine music and travel this year, according to research on travel trends for 2024 released by Amadeus.

The restored Piada Castle in Nea Epidavros officially opened its doors to the public this week.

Athens International Airport welcomes new airlines to its roster serving more destinations worldwide.

Looking ahead to 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) lists the key risks to air transportation.

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

New destination flights included in ITA Airways summer 2024 program are officially on sale.

Emirates is celebrating the new year and the arrival of its new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive.

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece climbed in the third quarter of 2023 with over 22.6 million overnight stays reported.

The Greek islands are among the top destinations for 2024, according to new travel trend research released by Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier.

The historic hotel complex, Rhodes Bay Hotel & Spa, which also includes the Elite Suites Rhodes Bay, has joined the H Hotels Collection family.

The UNWTO has launched the “TourismConnectsRural” platform to boost collaboration across its Best Tourism Villages network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every global region.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is paying a visit to Istanbul, where she will hold meetings with Turkish professionals and discuss ways to strengthen tourist flows between the two countries.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to work with Canada to increase tourist flows between the two countries.

A digital tourism map of Greece that will provide useful destination-specific information to users is in the pipeline.

Tapping into new segments of the tourism market such as LGBTQ+, Gen Ζ, and Digital Nomads is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.