Athens’ hoteliers have raised concerns about whether the infrastructure in the Greek capital sufficiently meets the needs of both residents and visitors.
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Attica was named the “Best Greek Hospitality Region” at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2024 for its innovative strategy in enhancing its tourism experience.
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The Region of Peloponnese is set to invest over 2.9 million euros to improve its network of trails and natural routes, aiming to strengthen its appeal as a premier hiking …
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The GNTO is actively promoting Greece as an LGBTQ+ friendly destination, recently hosting events in Sweden to showcase popular locales for the LGBTQ+ community.
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A 1.2% decline in the occupancy rates of Athens hotels was recorded in September, marking the fifth consecutive month of decreases in 2024.
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Participants in Greece’s “Thessaly Evros Pass” subsidized vacation program will receive higher deposits on their debit cards for the Nov-Dec phase.
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Greek railway company Hellenic Train is participating in specialized training programs for safety and service, offered by the European Railway Agency.
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The Athens Metro has extended the Friday and Saturday night service for Lines 2 and 3 until 2:00 AM.
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In September 2024, Greek hotels experienced an uptick, with average room prices soaring by 25% and occupancy rates rising by 5% compared to the previous year.
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During 2023-2024, Marketing Greece implemented initiatives to promote Greece’s transition to a more sustainable tourism model through joint actions, cultural initiatives, and AI tools.
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Passenger demand reached record highs as the peak travel season closed, though the air travel boom is bringing new challenges.
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The largest urban regeneration project ever undertaken in the Region of Attica is progressing toward completion.
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Athens and the Greek Islands have ranked as top international MICE destinations in the 2024 Global Destination Index by Global DMC Partners.
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Greece’s trails and networked paths will be integrated into a national path network, according to the Environment and Energy Ministry.
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The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has launched a portal allowing ferry passengers to access information on their rights.
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Road tourism to Greece continued its strong performance in September as well as throughout the first nine months of the year.
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Education
Greece Announces Upskilling and Reskilling Programs for Tourism Sector; Applications Now Open
A new platform has launched aimed at upskilling and reskilling workers in Greece’s tourism sector.
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For the first time in over 20 years, Greece is embarking on a greenfield project to develop a modern marina capable of accommodating mega yachts.
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Larissa, the capital of the Thessaly Region, is set to establish itself as destination for meetings and events, thanks to the development of its new conference center.
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An accommodation facility in Limnochori, Florina — that led to a mass poisoning of 14 guests — is not a hotel business, says the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.