Athens Airport was the top performing airport of its size in March compared to pre-pandemic 2019 recording a 21.5% rise in passenger traffic.
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Major sporting events in Europe this summer are expected to boost travel spend by 14.3% over 2023.
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IATA conference casts the spotlight on three critical priorities for ground handling: safety, global standards and sustainability.
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The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has designated ICCA as its partner for business events across all its platforms and initiatives.
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The Greek Culture Ministry is moving ahead with restoration works on the Byzantine castle town of Mystras.
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Greek hoteliers are calling on Booking.com to reconsider payment changes for affiliate partners claiming options are unfair.
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The European Commission has called on 20 airlines to take immediate action and respond to claims of misleading greenwashing practices.
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Greece has reacted to an arbitrary decision by the Turkish government to reopen the historic Chora Monastery in Istanbul as a mosque.
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Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias is aiming to transform Athens’ metropolitan park fueled by a budget of 43 million euros.
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The Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge in Rio-Antirio, Greece, is among the landmarks across the EU that will light up to mark Europe Day and the one-month countdown for the European elections.
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Greece’s new visa-on-arrival scheme grants Turkish travelers seven-day access to 10 islands in the Eastern Aegean.
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Airports should be ready to accommodate the increasing demand for air travel as positive data for March sets the stage for the upcoming season, says IATA.
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The WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program now includes 3,400 verified properties including hotel brands from major Travel & Tourism destinations
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During a recent fam trip in Halkidiki, travel agents from various countries visited seaside villages, a cheese factory, and the birthplace of Aristotle.
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Despite the adjustments to Greece’s golden visa program, there are currently 9,478 applications awaiting to be reviewed.
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European airports commemorate the 20th anniversary of EU enlargement by highlighting aviation sector’s contribution.
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The regional authority of Thessaly has initiated documentation of its main trails to boost walking tourism in the area.
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Destinations news
GNTO Promotes Greece’s Adventure Tourism Options to UK Tour Operators, Travel Agents
The GNTO showcased Greece’s adventure tourism options to UK tour operators and travel agents at the ATAS Leaders’ Dinner 2024 in London.
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Visitors to beaches across Greece who come across violations can now report these on a new phone app.
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The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation recently underscored the detrimental impact of excessive taxation on Greek hotels amidst intense international competition.