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Northern Greece is being modernized and upgraded, shaping a new profile as an attractive, year-round destination, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Rapti.

The Region of Attica unveiled a robust plan to address climate change and its associated natural disasters, with 158 flood prevention projects.

UK air arrivals to Crete increased by 10.8 percent in the first half of 2024, with pre-bookings for 2025 indicating a comparable upward trend.

Anogeia, a village on the island of Crete, has been recognized as one of the “Best Tourism Villages” by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).

TIF-Helexpo has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Hermes Expo International, strengthening ties with the US.

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has partnered with the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) to promote advocacy in the meetings and events industry.

Fraport Greece, which oversees 14 Greek regional airports, is on track to achieve a new record for passenger traffic in 2024.

The Greek Maritime Affairs Ministry has announced six key initiatives aimed at modernizing coastal shipping and upgrading safety standards.

Proposed changes under the new urban planning framework for Mykonos are sparking strong reactions from residents, investors, and local officials alike.

Following its successful rollout in the industry and retail sectors, Greece’s Digital Work Card is expected to extend to the tourism sector in March 2025.

Tourism is a sector intricately linked to other economic areas, such as industry and agriculture, according to Alexandros Angelopoulos, the Vice President of the Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association (EENE).

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 saw an 11% increase in pre-qualified buyers, with 5,049 professionals attending the three-day event, underscoring its status as the world’s leading travel and tourism …

The establishment of an underwater diving park on the Greek island of Fourni has received official approval.

Investment inflows in Greece’s housing sector are expected to remain strong, with the country still ranking among the most affordable in Europe.

The new urban planning framework for Mykonos is open for public consultation.

TIF-Helexpo aims to make the international expo center in Thessaloniki the most environmentally sustainable of its kind in Europe.

All ferries in Greece will be docked for 24 hours on Wednesday, November 20 due to a nationwide strike.

The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association has appointed Evgenios Vassilikos as its new president for a three-year term.

The new logo for the Thessaloniki Metro was unveiled just over two weeks before it begins operations, set to serve both residents and visitors of the city.

The port of Piraeus was named “Ferry Shipping Port of the Year 2024” at the European Ferry Shipping Summit awards.