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The Region of the Ionian Islands is intensifying its efforts to boost tourism arrivals from the United States.

The Greek government plans to install 1,388 advanced traffic cameras across Athens to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws.

Despite tax burdens and ongoing staffing shortages, Greek hotels reported strong occupancy rates throughout the first ten months of 2024.

Greece’s summer tourism season, spanning July, August, and September 2024, was marked by widespread positive sentiment online.

Athens stood out among 15 cities to be crowned the World’s Leading Cultural Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024.

The Environment Ministry provided an update on Greece’s Anti-Nero program, part of the Forest Protection Plan, focused on preventive measures for forest protection.

Greece and Italy find common ground in seeking shared solutions to common challenges, while strengthening the representation and protection of local authorities within the EU.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization participated in the Warsaw International Travel and Tourism Fair to further enhance the city’s presence and appeal in the Polish market.

The Municipality of Athens plans to add 14 new playgrounds in 2025 as part of an initiative to meet the European standard of one playground per 2,000 residents.

A tax bill tabled in Greek Parliament increases the climate resilience fee for hotels and short-term rentals.

Greece could significantly increase its income from the international golf market by expanding its infrastructure.

The World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024 saw one Greek destination, eleven hotels, and one travel agency in Greece win travel industry “Oscars”.

Spain’s new regulations mandating extensive data collection from travelers are raising alarms across the tourism industry.

Greece has accepted measures to align its tonnage tax system with EU State aid rules, according to the European Commission.

Greece and Türkiye focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime tourism and shipping.

Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), a prominent owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe, has added the five-star Grand Hyatt Athens to its portfolio.

Passenger traffic at Greek airports surged by 8.9% in the first ten months of 2024, already surpassing the total recorded for all of 2023.

The Tourism Ministry is set to launch a public consultation on its new draft law, addressing short-term rental regulations and other key sector challenges.

Greece’s hospitality industry’s key challenges were the focus of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ recent assembly.

The Region of Attica launched a new campaign to showcase the Christmas charm of Athens, specifically targeting the UK, German, and Swedish markets.