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Greece has all the necessary conditions to emerge as a leading luxury destination, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Thirty-five new environmentally friendly buses have been added to the public transportation fleet in the Region of Attica.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for its 2025 Global Summit.

Rhodes tourism reached a record high this year, with 3.5 million tourists arriving from January to September, reflecting an increase of 12% to 14% in arrivals.

Greek tourism professional and former president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Yiannis Retsos, has assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Foundation for Economic and …

Crete has been designated the European Gastronomy Region for 2026 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT), in recognition of its rich local cuisine.

The WTTC has launched the “Together in Travel” initiative, which aims to provide support and resources to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the global Travel & Tourism sector.

Greece remains Britain’s 5th most popular holiday destination for summer 2025, securing an 11% market share.

Upgrading and expanding the marina network is a key component of the Greek government’s strategic plan for tourism.

Business travel is recovering faster than anticipated, as companies recognize its comprehensive benefits, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Greece’s infrastructure ministry has announced antiflooding projects in Loutraki, a popular spa destination along the Corinthian Gulf.

The GNTO showcased Central Greece, Western Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and the city of Alexandroupolis, to Turkish professionals during an event in Istanbul.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation opposes tax burdens and highlights that protecting the tourism sector’s competitiveness is the top priority.

Greece’s cruise ship owners have voiced their opposition to a new levy imposed on passengers visiting the country’s ports.

The European Commission has proposed advancing the digitalization of passports and identity cards to facilitate travel within the Schengen area.

Due to upgrade works, all commercial and private flights at nine Greek regional airports will be suspended during specific periods starting in November.

The Greek Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has issued a record 25 licenses for desalination plants on islands since the beginning of 2024.

UN Tourism will focus on economic diversification and inclusion at the 9th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Manama, Bahrain, this November.

Greece’s draft budget plan for 2025 includes charges on hospitality and cruise tourism.

Travel & Tourism accounted for 6.7% of global emissions in 2023, down from 7.8% in 2019, according to WTTC research.