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Some 13.2 million travelers made their way to Greece over the January-July 2022 period boosting inbound flows by 191.4% compared to 2021, according to Bank of Greece data.

Tourist arrivals from France to Greece in 2022 so far are up by 23% over the record-breaking year 2019, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced from the IFTM-Top Résa expo …

Restaurants and hotels in Greece benefited from the strong tourist flows in July reporting an increase in turnover by 33% and 59.7%, respectively.

Ryanair is interested in investing more in the Greek market but airport charges are too high, according to the airline’s CEO, Eddie Wilson.

Thessaloniki’s landmark White Tower, the meeting point of generations of Greeks and visitors, has been added to the European Film Academy’s (EFI) “Treasures of European Film Culture” list.

Greece’s tourism industry is very close to recovering this year with a growing number of international arrivals and revenues exceeding pre-Covid levels.

Talks are underway between the Greek Tourism Ministry and US airlines to secure direct flights from America to Greece for the fall and winter season.

The Moody’s and DBRS agencies have maintained ‘favorable’ credit ratings for the Greek economy.

Air transport seat capacity and passenger totals globally have reached an estimated 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest analysis of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Greece is among the best countries in the world for a wellness retreat, according to the results of a survey that used data from TripAdvisor.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting and promoting sports events in Greece in efforts to introduce travelers to alternative tourism options.

The annual global trade show of Airports Council International (ACI) is returning in a new format after a two-year hiatus.

Sustainability, environmental protection and smart mobility will be among the main themes of Greece’s upcoming tourism campaign, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.

The National Bank of Greece has revised its projection for growth upward to 5.5-6% driven in large part by a successful year in tourism.

Greece’s South Aegean Region has already reached record year 2019 levels in September with the number of arrivals so far up by 18%.

Greece’s most influential trade show, the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), attracted some 212,363 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors this year, fast approaching pre-pandemic levels.

FashionTV, the worlds largest fashion media and lifestyle brand, will hold its World’s Excellence Gala and celebrate its 25th anniversary on September 20 in Athens.

Two Greek cities, Grevena and Trikala, are shortlisted for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition, which rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will support and promote four leading Greek gastronomy events to take place this month.

Greece this year is welcoming more American tourists thanks to the increased number of direct flights from the United States to Athens.