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Tourism and the food & drink industry will take Greece’s economy to the next level, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greece will proceed with the early repayment of bailout loans to the IMF by the end of the month., according to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

The 3-5 Pigadia Ski Center, a winter hotspot in northern Greece, has reopened its doors after two years and is welcoming guests for the ski season.

The Piraeus Port Authority is included on the list of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022” released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Vaccinated travelers from the United States, Canada and Australia no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test when they arrive in Greece.

Greece is fifth among the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to a survey released by ETC.

A good number of local and international players are investing in Greece’s hospitality sector with plans to open luxury resorts and branded hotels.

Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and local authorities recently discussed safety standards for the operation of Zakynthos’ famous Navagio site.

Filming of Hollywood action-thriller ‘The Bricklayer’ is set to begin in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia next month.

The PUBG mobile video game has launched a new arena map featuring the Cycladic architecture and unique colors of the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Greece has loaned an ancient statue of the goddess Athena from the Acropolis Museum collection to the Antonino Salinas Museum in Palermo, Italy.

Showcasing the products of Crete and promoting the world-famous Cretan diet are the top priorities of the newly formed cluster titled “Kriti to Nisi Mou” (Crete: My Island).

The Aristotle Municipality in Eastern Halkidiki recently introduced its wine routes and cultural heritage sites to travel agents from Portugal, Spain and Sicily.

Greek regional governors are prepared to welcome the first tourists in Greece next month responding to the Tourism Ministry’s call for the extension of the season.

Healthier tourist flows to Greece over the summer helped the Greek economy reclaim a significant part of Covid-19-induced losses, according to the European Commission.

Attica Region Governor Giorgos Patoulis announced plans to create a “Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village” in Athens.

Greek health experts have ruled against Carnival activities, citing the persistently high number of incidents and deaths from Covid-19.

The tourism sector is traditionally an important player in the European Union’s labor market, offering opportunities to a diverse workforce, according to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.

The possibility of Greece becoming a major shooting destination for Bollywood productions was among the topics discussed between the GNTO and representatives of the Embassy of India.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) recently welcomed the Viking Sky, the first cruise ship to arrive at the city’s port, for 2022.