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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is underlining the need to change the tourism narrative and portray the sector as a driver of development.

The Greek Meetings Alliance (GMA) participated in this year’s IMEX Frankfurt with the ‘Greek Mixology Experience’ as part of efforts to reach out to international markets.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held elections on Wednesday and elected its new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate.

Yiannis Retsos has stepped down as president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), after six years in that role since 2017.

The Greek interim government will head the country until new national elections are held in late June.

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta took over her new post from Vassilis Kikilias during a handover ceremony on Friday.

Miguel Sanz has been announced as the new president of the European Travel Commission (ETC) and will prioritize sustainable and inclusive tourism.

The European Travel Commission (ETC) wants ‘impactful initiatives’ from its members after launching its climate action plan.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Eurocontrol have strengthened cooperation on the safety-vital topic of aircraft in distress.

Greece names Ioannis Sarmas as caretaker prime minister ahead of June 25 repeat polls.

The travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to offer incentives to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production.

The ruling conservative New Democracy party on Sunday secured a commanding win over left-wing Syriza, but not an outright majority to form a government.

The levels of confidence among travelers for the peak summer travel season are high, according to a survey carried out by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Thessaloniki’s metro, to serve almost 250,000 commuters a day once completed, is almost ready.

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.

An agreement was signed between Greece, Cyprus and Lebanon to facilitate and increase tourist flows between the three countries.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos will hand over the reins of the Greek Tourism Confederation on May 31 following two, successive, full terms.

ACI Europe, which represents Europe’s airports, has renewed its call for the European Commission to bring the EU Airport Slot Regulation up to date.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new promotional campaign to inspire travelers to visit Greece this season.