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Six bidders have advanced to the second phase in the process to acquire a majority stake in the Lavrio Port Authority (LPA SA).

Thessaloniki is set to transform into a greener city with the development of a sprawling metropolitan park and Europe’s most bioclimatic and functional exhibition and conference center.

Hoteliers in Ioannina, Epirus, are advocating for significant upgrades to the city’s airport infrastructure to boost international tourism and attract more flights.

Greece’s hotel industry recorded three high-profile business deals over the past few months, according to the latest report by GBR Consulting.

June, marking the beginning of summer, was a standout month for tourist arrivals in Greece, according to data analysis by INSETE

A new study examines Greece’s potential for sustainable tourism market development, highlighting the carrying capacity of various destinations.

Starting in early 2025, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will become mandatory for certain travelers, including international students from visa-exempt countries.

Fraport Greece announced the commencement of the third phase of runway construction works at nine regional airports across Greece.

Thirty-nine international hotel chains, independent of tour operators, are currently present in Greece, according to a recent report by analytics firm GBR Consulting.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented tourism investment opportunities in Greece to the UAE Ambassador in Athens.

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) during January-July amounted to 17.62 million, 14.6% higher than the respective 2023 figure.

The Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry has activated an emergency telephone number to provide consular assistance to Greek citizens regarding the situation in Lebanon.

Changes to EU regulation restrict the use of new generation baggage scanners at Europe’s airports, something that ACI Europe says is a blow to major investments already made.

Approximately 40 million workers in the EU, including about 1.5 million Greeks, were unable to afford a week’s holiday away from home in 2022.

Large-scale wind turbines and fish farms can be detrimental to tourism destinations, warns Peloponnese Tourism Organization President Konstantinos Marinakos.

Some 45% of Greeks believe overtourism is “not yet a problem” for Greece, according to a study released by Eteron Institute.

The Greek government is expected to soon announce measures aimed at more efficient and effective management of the country’s cruise ports.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs is actively monitoring ferry ticket prices to address and prevent profiteering in Greece’s passenger ship sector.

Greek hoteliers are calling for upgrades at Greece’s land border crossing points to ease procedures and reduce delays for road tourists.

All regions showed strong growth for international passenger markets in June 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).