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The EU has launched the “European Capital of Smart Tourism” competition to reward innovation and boost smart development of tourism in European cities.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization has appointed professional footballer Lionel Messi as UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism.

Athens and Santorini top the most popular spring hot spots in 2018 for foreign holidaymakers searching to travel in Greece, according to trivago.

Ηotels and accommodation facilities participating in the Greek Breakfast Basket initiative will receive a special label certifying the quality of offered goods.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) welcomed the national general labor agreement signed with the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE).

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will carry out actions to provide help to its member hotels regarding the upcoming new privacy law, known as GDPR.

Popular islands in Greece and cities in Europe are among the top choices of Greek travelers for the Easter 2018 holiday.

Greece’s property market is showing signs of recovery with prices moving upward by 1 percent and set to rise further, according to RE/MAX Greece.

Aiming to establish Greece as a leading filming location, the digital policy ministry is allocating some 75 million euros as an incentive.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued a circular that clarifies which properties rented for the short-term are subject to VAT.

The European Parliament and Council PNR (Passenger Name Record) Directive, being adopted across the EU, will require travelers to provide detailed personal information ahead of travel.

A new privacy law, known as GDPR, will take effect across the EU, as of May 25, restricting how personal data is collected and handled.

The European Commission invites municipal authorities across Europe to apply for funding to build free wireless Internet hotspots in public spaces under its WiFi4EU program.

The best practices and most innovative initiatives of Greek companies in the sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure, were rewarded at the Tourism Awards 2018 in Athens.

Five Greek nature conservation projects have been shortlisted by the European Commission in the running for the 2018 European Natura 2000 Award.

Nominations have opened for the new International Travel & Tourism Awards, organised by WTM London, that will debut on November 6.

Wanderlust Greece, the digital travel campaign of Marketing Greece, reveals the diverse experiences visitors in Athens can enjoy in 72 hours.

The European Commission has tabled a new proposal on visa procedures, ahead of a plan to update the Visa Information System (VIS).

Greece’s culinary tourism offerings will be promoted through “Gastronomy Destinations”, an initiative launched by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and the Greek Gastronomy Guide.

Property owners leasing their homes via Airbnb or other platforms will be required within the month to register all rental activity on an electronic registry.