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Greece regained more freedom over its economic policy and entered a new era on August 20, leaving behind the European Union’s enhanced surveillance framework.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released its 2022 Safety Report, which reveals a 9.8% decrease in the global accident rate for last year against 2020.

The Bank of Greece has announced that tourist arrivals to Greece in June surged by 241.5% year‑on‑year, driving tourism-related revenues beyond 2019 levels.

Increasing tourism flows to Greece drove restaurant and hotel turnover in June up by 141.4% compared to the same month in 2021, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority …

Eight in 10 investments made in Greece now concern tourism, either hotels or infrastructure, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

There will be no need for Covid-19 measures in the fall, said Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris, after assessment of epidemiological data.

Greece’s tourism industry is closer to recovering fully with a growing number of international arrivals set to generate an estimated 20 billion euros by the end of 2022.

Greece’s Vocational Training Institutes for Tourism (IEK) will be accepting applications starting August 22 for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace, to attract more travelers to Greece from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.

Cities in Europe are calling on the European Commission to regulate Airbnb-style holiday rentals fearing a post-Covid tourism boom will threaten the liveability of urban centers.

Greek authorities have approved the construction of two seaplane airports at Porto Heli and Ermioni in the Peloponnese, according to an announcement by Greek Water Airports.

Corfu, Santorini, Symi, Mykonos, Rhodes, Lefkada and Crete are among the 20 Mediterranean islands that people must visit in their lifetime, according to a list by The Telegraph.

Greece’s tourism minister, Vassilis Kikilias, has confirmed that the country will break pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

Greece was the only EU country to mark an increase in commercial flights for a second consecutive month in July compared to the same month in 2019.

Greece and Athens continued to garner positive feedback online in Q2 and June, according to INSETE’s sentiment tracker for the country and its capital city.

Greece’s transport sector marked the highest price increases in July affecting ferry fares and airline tickets, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Finland is set to test new technology that will allow passengers to travel paper-free and which will hopefully accelerate check-in procedures.

As part of its promotional drive, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has teamed up with Viber and launched a Visit Greece channel and a series of stickers depicting Greek summer …

The European Union invites pet owners wishing to travel with their animal companions to get a European pet passport.

The Culture Ministry has invited Greek filmmakers to submit their movies for consideration for Greece’s official entry in the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars 2023).