The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization promoted Thessaloniki as a top cruise destination at the Seatrade Cruise Global 2023, the leading annual cruise industry event.
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The benefits of cruising for the local community of Thessaloniki will be unveiled at the upcoming Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2023.
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Upgraded infrastructure and planning at Patra and Piraeus ports are expected to boost Greek economy.
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Greece this year eyes over 1.1 billion euros from increasing homeporting activity and addition of new port of call destinations, according to CLIA.
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On the back of a very good tourism year in 2022, Greece is expecting cruise arrivals to increase by 15% in 2023.
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Celestyal’s New ‘Journey’ Cruise Ship to Set Sail from September
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisCelestyal Cruises has announced that its newest ship – the Celestyal Journey – will be ready to take to the seas this autumn.
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Greece’s largest port Piraeus reported strong turnover and more cruise ship arrivals in 2022.
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Royal Caribbean to Start Homeport Operations in Piraeus, Greece
by Nikos Krinisby Nikos KrinisMiami-based premium cruise line Royal Caribbean has announced plans to homeport in Piraeus, Greece, during 2023 and 2024.
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Top executives and leaders from the international cruise sector will come together at the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to discuss the industry’s challenges and potential.
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Cruise lines, shipyards and marine equipment makers are calling on Europe to include cruise ship building and maritime technology in the Net Zero Industry Act.
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Celestyal has acquired a new vessel, which will undergo an extensive, 20-million-euro refurbishment and technical maintenance overhaul before entering service.
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Cruise tourism to Greece picked up pace in 2022 with 48 Greek ports welcoming 4.38 million passengers.
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The appeal of Greece for luxury cruising will be one of the main highlights of the upcoming 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum this April in Thessaloniki.
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Celebrity Cruises has appointed Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis as co-captains of the Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its “Edge” Series, debuting winter 2023.
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Demand for cruise holidays continues to increase, according to a consumer sentiment survey carried out with 4,500 domestic and international travelers.
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Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, will be welcoming nearly 800 cruise ship arrivals in 2023.
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The Greek tourism ministry has released a video with actions taken over the year that helped the sector recover after Covid-19.
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The port of Heraklion, Crete, will host a year round exhibition space that will introduce the local gastronomy to cruise passengers, according to an agreement signed between the city’s municipal …
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The resilience of the cruise industry in 2022 and its future challenges for full recovery in 2023 were among the main topics of the International Cruise Summit in Madrid.
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Sustainable Cruise Ship ‘Costa Toscana’ Brings its Italian Flair to Piraeus, Greece – Photo Report
The environmentally conscious Costa Toscana, the flagship of Costa Cruise Lines, recently visited Piraeus, as part of its repositioning cruise to Dubai.