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Athens stood out among 15 cities to be crowned the World’s Leading Cultural Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024.

The Environment Ministry provided an update on Greece’s Anti-Nero program, part of the Forest Protection Plan, focused on preventive measures for forest protection.

Greece and Italy find common ground in seeking shared solutions to common challenges, while strengthening the representation and protection of local authorities within the EU.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization participated in the Warsaw International Travel and Tourism Fair to further enhance the city’s presence and appeal in the Polish market.

The Municipality of Athens plans to add 14 new playgrounds in 2025 as part of an initiative to meet the European standard of one playground per 2,000 residents.

Spain’s new regulations mandating extensive data collection from travelers are raising alarms across the tourism industry.

Greece and Türkiye focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime tourism and shipping.

The Tourism Ministry is set to launch a public consultation on its new draft law, addressing short-term rental regulations and other key sector challenges.

Greece’s hospitality industry’s key challenges were the focus of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ recent assembly.

The Region of Attica launched a new campaign to showcase the Christmas charm of Athens, specifically targeting the UK, German, and Swedish markets.

The Municipality of Athens will host a spectacular celebration on November 28 to light this year’s Christmas tree, transforming the heart of the city into a magical winter wonderland.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) in Greece is taking legal action against Booking.com over its use of rate parity clauses.

The German Hotel Association (IHA) is optimistic about Greek hoteliers’ lawsuits against Booking.com, citing strong legal grounds.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines 179 million …

Showcasing Greece’s maritime expertise, Harry Theoharis emphasized the benefits of India’s integration into the global maritime industry through collaboration with Greece.

TIF-Helexpo, Greece’s national exhibition body, has launched a competition to design a new logo in celebration of its 100th anniversary since its founding.

The Greek island of Tilos earned top honors at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) for its “just go zero” sustainability initiative.

Greece is planning transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing its image as a leading travel destination.

Athens’ hoteliers have called on municipalities across the Attica region to refrain from raising the stayover duty for hotels.

Greece has launched an Island Decarbonization Fund, aimed at reducing the Greek islands’ reliance on polluting energy sources.