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Seajets’ head, Marios Iliopoulos, has announced the launch of a non-profit foundation to support the needs of the islands the Greek coastal shipping company serves.

The European Cultural Center of Delphi in Central Greece will receive a 10-million-euro upgrade, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have once again put forward the Technology Innovation Awards to celebrate the increasingly important role new innovations play for the airport community.

Almost 30 million people chose to holiday in Greece last year with more than 4 million Brits leading the way.

A new app has launched in Greece that helps tourists get to know producers of local culinary products.

One year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine, the UNWTO has reiterated tourism’s calls for peace.

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

The popularity of northern Greece’s Thessaloniki and Halkidiki as holiday destinations for Israeli travelers was obvious during the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) in Tel Aviv.

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to create a new archaeological museum on the Ionian island of Lefkada.

The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts.

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization concluded a successful showing at the BIT Milan Expo, Italy’s most historic international tourism exhibition.

Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019.

One billion euros in infrastructure projects, including ports, marinas and ski resorts, are set to take Greek tourism into the new era.

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.

Greece will join Europa Nostra for the creation of a European Heritage Hub, which will aim to strengthen Europe’s cultural heritage movement.

Greece and Mexico are exploring future collaborations in the fields of culture, innovation, business and green tourism.

Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead.