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Greece’s tourism revenues for 2022 are set to exceed forecasts by 3 billion euros, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The Region of Crete’s budget for 2023 includes the amount of 1.5 million euros for the support of the island’s new tourism promotional program.

The Greek Culture Ministry and the University of Connecticut are exploring a future collaboration that will combine technology with education and research.

The Rwandan capital of Kigali was announced as the host city for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2023, marking the first time the event will visit …

The South Aegean Region, which includes many popular Greek islands, has announced a “flexible” tourism strategy for 2023 that is adaptable to the changing conditions of each source market.

UNWTO has joined the European Commission in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized tourism sector.

Saudi Arabian airline companies are planning to increase flights to Greek destinations in 2023.

Representing Greece at the UNWTO Executive Council, Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented the country’s proposals for the creation of an international task force for tourism.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK.

INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, has launched a new digital tool kit to support tourism professionals and businesses in Greece.

Greenhouse gas emissions from travel and tourism totalled just 8.1% globally in 2019, according to new data by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Greek travel and tourism associations have joined forces with the Municipality of Athens to promote tourism through a series of jointly organized events and initiatives.  

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will “reimagine” Greece’s tourism success at its annual conference that will be held this year on December 15.

The hotel sector contributed greatly to Greece’s tourism success in 2022, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s new tourism campaign will focus on sustainability, environmental protection, green entrepreneurship and the blue economy, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

Sustainable tourism and the labor shortage/skills gap in the industry were the main issues discussed at the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ recent semi-annual meeting in Thessaloniki.

Average occupancy at hotels in Athens, Greece, maintained its dynamic in October with a 0.4% increase compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Aiming to formulate a tourism strategy with targeted actions, the Region of Central Macedonia is in the process of creating a tourism observatory.

French tour operators and travel agents were invited to discover off-season Greece and explore its city break options, during the annual Selectour conference in Athens.

A tactile route has been inaugurated at the Acropolis in Athens, as part of an action to make the monument accessible to visually impaired visitors.