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The Prime Ministers of Greece and the United Kingdom met on Tuesday to discuss a range of bilateral issues, including the sensitive issue of the Parthenon Sculptures.

Today, Athens is ranked among the world’s most popular city break destinations, according to Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

HOTREC, the voice of hospitality in Europe, held an event at the European Parliament in Brussels on the occasion of European Hospitality Day.

Athens ranks among the top international Christmas vacation destinations for US travelers, according to 2024 search data.

Airport and road arrivals to Greece in the January-October period exceeded the total international arrivals for 2023 by approximately 1.18 million.

Greece’s Maritime Ministry is simplifying and digitizing procedures to attract more vessels to the country’s shipping register.

The newly launched Thessaloniki Metro features a 13-stop, 9.6-kilometer route with a 17-minute travel time.

The Greek government has declared a state of emergency for the islands of Rhodes and Lemnos following the deadly storm “Bora”.

Hoteliers on Rhodes are offering free accommodation to residents whose homes were damaged by the Bora storm.

The Region of Central Greece is set to launch a new tourism promotion program in 2025, designed to align with global tourism trends.

Greek Transport Minister Christos Staikouras provided key updates on the ongoing expansion of the Thessaloniki and Athens metro systems.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared 2024 a record year for Greece’s tourism.

The plans for “AENAON” at Faliro Bay were officially presented to the public.

Greece’s new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been delayed once again.

The Region of Central Macedonia recently spotlighted its luxury and medical tourism offerings at two major tourism events in the United States.

Athens and Attica saw a 2.2% year-on-year rise in hotel demand in October 2024, following five months of declining occupancy.

Plans for a digital overhaul aimed at modernizing Greece’s tourism sector were introduced to regional governors.

The Thessaloniki Metro, set to open on November 30, will revolutionize the city, easing daily commutes for 340,000 passengers.

The Region of Attica has launched “Athens Talks”, a new initiative fostering dialogue and collaboration for sustainable growth.

The Greek government plans to develop a dedicated cruise terminal and a new marina in the city of Patras, enhancing its appeal as a premier cruise destination.