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EU member states and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the draft regulation on visa-free travel for holders of passports issued by Kosovo.

Pope Francis has decided to return three Parthenon fragments, currently housed at Vatican’s Gregoriano Profano Museum, to Greece.

Greece was named one of the world’s best destinations for wine lovers, according to a list released by the Compare the Market price comparison website.

Major investments for the tourism sector in Greece will begin to take place in the near future, according to government officials.

Legislative measures to improve the framework for short-term accommodation rentals in Greece are on their way.

The salaries of hotel employees in Greece will increase by 10.5% over the next two years, following the announcement of a new labor agreement.

International cinema and TV professionals were recently informed on how big productions can be supported in Central Macedonia through the Region’s established Film Office.

The port of Heraklion, Crete, will host a year round exhibition space that will introduce the local gastronomy to cruise passengers, according to an agreement signed between the city’s municipal …

Two Greek restaurants, Botrini’s in Athens and ALIOS ILIOS on Santorini, were honored at the World Culinary Awards 2022 ceremony in Dubai.

Greece is among the most mentioned countries that European and American consumers are open to visit in 2023, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Greek hoteliers are looking to recruit third country nationals to fill the workforce gap the tourism sector is facing.

The European Council has adopted updated recommendations on travel to the EU and on facilitating free movement during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Marketing Greece have partnered to spread awareness on Greek destinations through social media.

ICAO and WHO have heightened their public health emergency partnership for international travel, both in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and other potential emergencies.

A new study has Greek hospitality professionals wondering if Athens is beginning to reach its limits in terms of its “carrying capacity” as a tourism destination.

US Travelers boosted tax free shopping in Greece during the January-September 2022 period, according to a survey by Global Blue.

The WTTC, the UNWTO and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announced a new collaboration to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

Greeks are becoming more sensitive to environmental protection issues, a WWF study found.

The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced that the medieval Castle of Mystras in Peloponnese will be renovated and become fully accessible by 2025.

The 2023 tourism promotion plan of Central Greece will focus on attracting more sports events and film productions to the region.