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Greek Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou explains why the impact of Friday’s massive global IT outage was relatively isolated in Greece.

The former iconic Xenia Hotel on Kythnos will be transformed into the “Genesis of the Royal Baths of Kythnos” following a complete revamp.

Greece’s carefree summer vibe makes it a must-visit destination for British travelers, according to UK tour operator Jet2holidays.

Hotels and campsites in Greece welcomed a double-digit increase in the number of arrivals and nights spent in 2023.

Passenger traffic and aircraft movements through all of Greece’s airports serving commercial flights increased in January-June.

In it’s “Manifesto 2024-2029”, ECTAA calls upon the EU to provide regulatory support to enhance the travel sector’s resilience, promote innovation, and ensure sustainability.

Greece’s new tourism law includes provisions to protect the profession of tourist guides, incorporating proposals from the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) about defining the profession.

Despite a retreat in FDI across Europe, Greece remains attractive to investors, according to Ernst & Young’s (EY) latest attractiveness survey.

The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to transform Heraklion, Crete, into a year-round city break destination and also establish it as a homeport for cruises.

Four new railway projects in Greece have been approved for funding by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility II (CEF II).

Thailand is aiming to boost its national economy through tourism by exempting nationals of 93 countries from visa requirements, including Greeks and Cypriots.

Industry trailblazers and international government officials from across the globe will converge in Perth, Western Australia, for the WTTC’s Global Summit 2024 in October.

Greece and Athens have notable achievements in terms of air connectivity within Europe, as recognized by ACI Europe.

Expensive tickets, higher accommodation prices, and reduced disposable income are keeping 50% of Greeks at home this summer.

Geotourism and fishing tourism are among the special interest tourism types covered in Greece’s draft land use plan.

The “Athenian Riviera – Urban Walk” will connect the Athens suburb of Moschato with Vouliagmeni, integrating pedestrian paths with bicycle lanes.

Among the 14 Greek regional airports managed by Fraport Greece, only Mykonos experienced a slight decline in passenger traffic from January to June.

Thanks to a robust influx of German, British, French, American, and Italian tourists, the Greek tourism market saw significant revitalization and growth in 2023.

Dimitris Fragakis resigned from his position as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece’s proposed Special Spatial Framework, which outlines new regulations for land use designated for tourism purposes, makes specific references to conference tourism and health tourism.