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Fostering the cultural ties between the United States and Greece was on the agenda of US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield during her recent …

Thessaloniki in Northern Greece will be the host destination of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) Semi-Annual Meeting 2022 during November 22-25.

Greece shined at this year’s Travvy Awards in Florida, US, taking home a total of four “travel oscars”.

Greece and Saudi Arabia’s cultural MoU signed in July 2022, was recently ratified by the Greek Parliament.

The European Commission has presented a set of proposed rules to regulate short-term accommodation rentals and help authorities ensure balanced tourism development.

Greece’s “success story” in tourism this year has placed the country among the world’s most popular destinations, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

SETE, Greece’s tourism confederation, has submitted a set of proposals to the Greek government aimed at regulating Airbnb-style rentals.

Greece will be promoted as a tourism destination through the platforms of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced.

Greece’s strong tourism flows are creating the need for more investments in infrastructure, according to property and market experts speaking at the 23rd Prodexpo conference.

Greece is currently carrying out and planning upgrades for culture worth 1 billion euros, assisting the economy and regional development, according to Culture Minister Lina Medoni.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) has re-elected HATTA President Nicholas Kelaiditis as chairman of its Tourism Committee.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is bringing new destinations into the spotlight as part of its ongoing strategy to extend the tourist season beyond summer.

As part of efforts to boost yachting, recreational and professional boating activity in Greece, some 160 million euros will be channeled into marina and port infrastructure works.

The regional authority of the North Aegean has plans to rebrand Lesvos and reintroduce the Greek island as a cruise destination.

Russia’s tourism policy will now be overseen by the country’s economic development ministry after Russian President Vladimir Putin scrapped Rostourism, the federal tourism agency.

Greece and Cyprus are entering a new era of collaboration in the culture field that will include reviving traditional forms of art and reinforcing cultural exchanges.

Greece will be sporting a new look at international tourism exhibitions with a brand new modern and innovative pavilion.

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

Greece has submitted a preliminary nomination file to UNESCO to include Olympus on its World Heritage List.

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.