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The Municipality of Skiathos has partnered with Edelweiss Air to boost the Greek island’s tourism appeal and strengthen its brand name in Switzerland.

Despite concerns about high temperatures and inflation, a record number of Europeans plan to travel over the next five months.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to guide and shape the future of tourism in Greece from 2030 to 2035.

Some 80,000 vouchers for subsidized vacations in Greece were used in June alone, according to the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Athens International Airport (AIA) is freezing airport fees for 2024, except for the Passenger Terminal Facility (PTF) charge, which will go into effect as of November 1.

Europeans continue to choose Greece for their trips through November 2024, according to the latest survey of the ETC.

Germany led the rankings for Greece’s tourism receipts in 2023, contributing 17.3% of the total income.

A new study by the Technical University of Athens aims to preserve Navagio Beach on the island of Zakynthos.

Greece and Moldova have agreed to mutually recognize each other’s driver’s licenses.

The playground in Ragava Olive Grove, at the foot of the Acropolis, recently opened its gates to Athenians and visitors.

A new bill in the Greek tourism sector aims to address issues hindering Greece’s tourism development.

With the addition of another 40, Greece now boasts 238 beaches described as “untrodden” and protected by the Natura 2000 scheme.

The safety of tourists and traffic controls in Athens and other popular tourism destinations were the subjects of discussion between the Greek ministers of Tourism and Citizen Protection.

Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis asks for new infrastructure and better logistics to deal with the “overcrowding” of the island.

A Memorandum of Cooperation brings together the Hellenic Public Properties Company with the Hellenic Asset Development Fund in a joint effort for the utilization of Greek public real estate.

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 72.3% in the first five months of the year up from 68.9% in the same period a year ago.

The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to utilize all funding opportunities to upgrade its promotional strategy with the use of new technologies.

Strategic investments along the Athenian Riviera are expected to boost tourism to Athens and Attica and contribute to the extension of the tourism season.

Addressing risks such as climate change, staff shortages, and infrastructure capabilities are the focus of Greece’s tourism strategy.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has teamed up with the Competition Commission to identify ferry companies making unreasonable fare hikes.