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Athens is among the most attractive European cities for hotel investments in 2023, found a survey released by Deloitte.

The South Aegean Region, which includes many popular Greek islands, has announced a “flexible” tourism strategy for 2023 that is adaptable to the changing conditions of each source market.

City destinations worldwide are winning over travelers once again after a slowdown due to Covid-19, found the latest WTTC report.

UNWTO has joined the European Commission in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized tourism sector.

Trikala’s DMO promoted the destination’s tourism offerings to French travel agents during the Selectour conference held in Athens.

Saudi Arabian airline companies are planning to increase flights to Greek destinations in 2023.

Representing Greece at the UNWTO Executive Council, Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki presented the country’s proposals for the creation of an international task force for tourism.

Condé Nast Traveller has included Athens as one of the cheapest and nicest European cities to visit in 2023.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK.

INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body, has launched a new digital tool kit to support tourism professionals and businesses in Greece.

Greenhouse gas emissions from travel and tourism totalled just 8.1% globally in 2019, according to new data by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Saudi Arabia has agreed to extend direct flights to Greece in the coming period, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Infrastructure upgrades, digital reform and sustainable best practices will best prepare Greece’s hospitality industry for the new era, says the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greek travel and tourism associations have joined forces with the Municipality of Athens to promote tourism through a series of jointly organized events and initiatives.  

Tour operators are concerned about the lack of ambition of the European Commission to review consumer protection throughout the whole travel value chain.

Workathlon, a recruiting portal for the tourism sector in Greece, has been acquired by the country’s leading online job-finding website Kariera.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will “reimagine” Greece’s tourism success at its annual conference that will be held this year on December 15.

The Greek capital’s Omonoia Square will transform into a festive commercial and entertainment hub, sponsored by the area’s hotels and other businesses, for the holiday season.

The hotel sector contributed greatly to Greece’s tourism success in 2022, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s new tourism campaign will focus on sustainability, environmental protection, green entrepreneurship and the blue economy, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.