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With the Greek Tourism Ministry’s draft law under public deliberation, short-term rental owners are voicing concerns over potential hotel industry lobbying.

ECTAA has welcomed renewed discussions on revising air passenger rights regulations, with a focus on implementing airline failure protection measures.

The Christmas Village at Pedion tou Areos Park has officially opened, welcoming visitors to a festive holiday setting filled with various activities.

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s new draft law, which includes provisions targeting short-term rentals, is now open for public comment.

Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is set to launch with a progressive start of operations.

A tender for the construction of a new passenger terminal at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete, has been launched.

The Municipality of Athens has launched an innovative app, fully accessible to individuals with hearing impairments, designed to provide direct assistance to everyone within its administrative limits.

The Region of Thessaly has strengthened its partnership with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) to boost its tourism appeal to markets abroad.

The Greek Maritime Ministry announced the creation of a “Maritime Cluster” to support Greek marine equipment businesses.

The Panagia Mesosporitissa Feast, a traditional Greek custom honoring the blessing of the land’s bounty, has been added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Athina 9.84, Athens’ radio station, will bring Christmas cheer to every corner by broadcasting live from a van traveling through the city’s neighborhoods.

The EU is aiming to enhance the rights of passengers traveling on journeys involving multiple transport modes — such as buses, trains, and planes.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has expressed strong concerns over the European Council’s proposed regulation on passenger rights for multimodal journeys.

Global air travel demand increased by 7.1% year-on-year in October 2024, with international markets leading growth at +9.5%.

Greek hoteliers are advocating for a more equitable distribution of tourism across the country’s 13 administrative regions to stimulate local economies.

Athens’ Christmas Village at Pedion tou Areos Park will kick off its holiday season on December 8, offering a festive lineup of events and activities for visitors of all ages.

The Region of Attica and the Île-de-France Region in Paris have committed to joint action to address the challenges of climate change.

The Greek northern city of Thessaloniki has been chosen as the host city for the 2025 European conference of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).

Greece was voted for the fourth consecutive year as the World’s Best Tourism Destination at the Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey awards.

Athens Airport was the top-performing mega airport in Europe for October, boosting Greece’s aviation success.