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The ambitious Athens Agora project or “largest open mall”, a joint initiative of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, Athens Municipality and the Greek National Tourism Organization, is aiming to attract …

ACI Europe has revised upwards its passenger traffic forecast for 2022 and beyond but warned that challenges still exist and can lead to air traffic going “down” again.

Forty percent of property owners with listings on Airbnb are using the income earned through hosting to “make ends meet”, according to a survey by the online platform.

The project for the restoration of the National Theater of Rhodes in Greece is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of an agreement by state and …

Greece is among the top 10 international summer destinations for American travelers this year, according to a survey released by Forbes Advisor.

Tourists have included Athens in their travel plans this year, giving a much-needed breather to small and medium-sized businesses, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Tourist arrivals to the Greek island of Rhodes are up by 6.5% compared to pre-pandemic 2019, according to data announced by South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos.

The European Commission approved the release of the next tranche of debt relief to Greece, as the country prepares to exit enhanced surveillance status in August.

The WTTC has called for a simple one-stop digital solution to use not only during COVID, but during any future health crises that threaten travel and tourism.

Greece will give Albania ‘know how’ to support the efforts of its neighboring country to preserve and restore its monuments and archaeological sites.

The number of incoming travelers to Greece reached 1,072,700 in January-March 2022, generating a total of 469.7 million euros in travel receipts.

The world’s leading athletes will be able to train while enjoying their holidays in Greece at the new Porto Myrina sports resort on Limnos island.

More cruise ship arrivals to Greek ports this year are expected compared to 2019, according to the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

UNESCO has once again called on Greece and the UK to intensify efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute concerning the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.

Two landmark projects for Athens – a 40,000 seat football stadium and the development of public spaces in Votanikos – are scheduled to begin after the municipality finalized relevant contracts this week.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis will participate in a panel discussion on sustainable tourism development during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in the Swiss Alps.

European travel agents had the chance to learn about Greece’s sustainable tourism side through four webinars organized this month by ECTAA and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Serbia’s National Tourism Organization and Tourism Ministry will open an office in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced during his visit to Belgrade.

Greece’s online reputation remains strong as the tourism season warms up with internet conversations focusing on culture, sea and sun, says INSETE.

The upcoming opening of the summer tourism season has driven demand for accommodation services in Greece during the first quarter of the year.