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Greece remains a top choice for travelers planning long-haul trips in the final months of the year.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation opposes tax burdens and highlights that protecting the tourism sector’s competitiveness is the top priority.

Greece’s cruise ship owners have voiced their opposition to a new levy imposed on passengers visiting the country’s ports.

The European Commission has proposed advancing the digitalization of passports and identity cards to facilitate travel within the Schengen area.

Due to upgrade works, all commercial and private flights at nine Greek regional airports will be suspended during specific periods starting in November.

The Greek Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has issued a record 25 licenses for desalination plants on islands since the beginning of 2024.

Greece’s draft budget plan for 2025 includes charges on hospitality and cruise tourism.

Greece saw a surge in visitors from the UK during the peak summer month of July this year.

Travel & Tourism accounted for 6.7% of global emissions in 2023, down from 7.8% in 2019, according to WTTC research.

ABTA Chief Executive Mark Tanzer welcomed the recovery in travel and tourism post-pandemic while emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change and overtourism.

Greece emerges as a top destination for solo travelers, with 10.6% including the country on their bucket list, according to a new report.

The Greek Culture Ministry is actively advancing projects to highlight the cultural heritage of the Peloponnese region.

Greece is taking a leading role in the Eastern Mediterranean for monitoring tourism’s impact on coastal and marine areas.

The Greek government aims to build infrastructure on the country’s islands and ports by mid-2027.

September figures for Athens International Airport confirm forecasts that 2024 will be a new record year.

The Greek Culture Ministry is implementing projects worth approximately 40 million euros in Evros of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

HAPCO & DES, Greece’s professional conference organizers, are supporting the ‘Unlocking Excellence’ campaign by IAPCO, promoting the quality services of the meetings and events sector.

The TTG Travel Industry Awards 2024 honored the GNTO as the Tourist Board of the Year 2024 for the UK market, celebrating its innovative promotional actions.

American Express Travel’s Trending Destinations list highlights Paros Island in the Cyclades as a top choice for Millennials and Gen Zers planning their 2025 vacations.

Uber reported record growth in its services in the Greek market during the summer of 2024, driven by an increase in tourist arrivals and an extended tourism season.