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Greece and China are exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in tourism.

The cruise segment in Greece is fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, with over 5 million passengers expected this year.

The Hellenic Competition Commission gave the green light for the absorption of Cretan coastal shipping company ANEK by Attica Group.

Greece is among the top 10 best countries for wine lovers, based on wine consumption, production, vineyard area, tours & tastings and cost.

The Municipality of Athens has installed underground waste bins to free public space and improve the city’s overall appearance. 

In efforts to restore Rhodes’ reputation and encourage tourism to the island, Greece will launch a new international campaign.

Greece’s airports welcomed 27.4 million passengers in the January-June period, marking a 21.7% rise in traffic over 2022.

International tourist arrivals to Greece by road are recouping pre-Covid levels reaching 4.8 million from May to early July.

Greece received its first seaplane that will shorten travel time to the islands when waterway operations kick off.

Greece and Japan in 2024 will boost cultural and tourism ties through a series of events.

The Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio, which has been closed for years, will reopen to the public on August 5 after an extensive restoration.

Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered free weeklong holidays for those affected by the fires on Rhodes.

The Greek Tourism Ministry announced a set of actions aimed at restoring tourism to Rhodes after the destructive fires.

Greek hoteliers expect strong dynamic to continue, pushing tourism performance beyond pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Athens Airport passenger traffic in July 2023 surpassed 2019 levels by 10.5%, handling 3.29 million travelers.

Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an enquiry following claims that beach bars are illegally occupying a number of island beaches.

European travel agents and tour operators held a joint working session to discuss the impact of the recent fires on Rhodes and Corfu tourism.

Travelers spend an average of 303 minutes (over 5 hours) engaging with travel content in the 45 days leading up to booking their trips.

Japanese agency R&I upgraded the Greek economy’s rating to investment grade BBB- with a stable outlook.

Twelve Greek lesser-known islands are expecting occupancy levels to reach 100 percent this month.