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Greece’s tourism minister and Rhodes professionals set priorities with a focus on sustainability.

Greece’s travel receipts recorded in 2023 are up compared to 2022 but still down over pre-Covid 2019, said Eurobank.

Athens and Thessaloniki will soon be welcoming the first 250 electric buses to facilitate transportation.

More travelers are expected in the near future to turn to AI tools like ChatGPT to make their travel plans.

Greek ferry companies including Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Golden Star Ferries have announced up to 20% discounts on island routes.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be shutting down Coco-Mat Athens BC hotel after it was found to be in violation of building laws.

MEPs have once again called on the Council of the EU to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen free-travel area.

A cooperation protocol for the development of religious tourism in Greece was renewed between the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Church of Greece.

Greece may soon tighten inspections at popular tourist destinations for illicit liquor violations.

SETE is optimistic about the course of Greek tourism this year and says the record 2019 figures may even be surpassed.

The Greek government expects coastal shipping companies to reduce ferry ticket prices after market reactions.

Strong travel intent is driving tourism recovery in Europe but destinations must be ready to handle the growing demand.

Greek Airbnb users are choosing more affordable short-term rental options and longer stays, says Airbnb.

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched a tender for the development of the property in the Ververonta area near Porto Heli.

Greece is taking emergency measures ahead of a weeklong heatwave expected to send temperatures into the 40s (Celsius).

Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market.

Airlines in Europe are slashing flights citing limited airspace and imminent air controller strikes.

US private equity and alternative assets investment firm HIG Capital Advisors LLC has plans to further develop its hotel portfolio in Greece.

The Municipality of Skiathos has partnered with Cyprus Airways to boost tourist flows to the island.