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Two of Greece’s main ski centers, in Parnassos and Vora–Kaimaktsalan, have opened their gates to welcome winter tourists.

Fears over Omicron have prompted Greek authorities to require of all inbound travelers to present a negative PCR or rapid test result before entering Greece.

The National Bank of Greece has revised upward its projected annual forecast for growth to 8.5% from 7.5% in September citing rebounding tourism and surging domestic demand.

Greek tourism won a number of prestigious accolades at the Grand Final Winners Day 2021 of the World Travel Awards, the leading authority that rewards excellence in travel and tourism.

Concerned about the fast-spreading Omicron variant and the spike in cases and deaths, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he may need to order new measures ahead of Christmas.

The tourism offerings of Western Greece take the spotlight in a new tourism campaign titled “Epic West” presented recently by regional authorities.

Western Samos in Greece is among the destinations to enter the upgrade programme of the “Best Tourism Villages” initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Greece has been ranked third worldwide for its sea & sun tourism product, according to INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body.

A newly tabled draft law covering Greece’s tourism strategy is focused among others on restoring and upgrading the Navagio shipwreck site on Zakynthos.

Road network improvements, forest regeneration and the development of tourism facilities are among priorities set out in the regeneration plan for Northern Evia.

Brown Hotels, an international design hotel collection, will carry out a big part of its expansion plan in the Greek market next year with the opening of a number of …

Passenger traffic at Greek ports showed signs of recovery during the second quarter of 2021, according to data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

The European Commission has approved Greece’s plans to grant public funds to Olympia Odos SA for the construction of the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway.

Hilton and Ionian Hotel Enterprises plan to transform the iconic Hilton Athens in Greece into a new destination comprising a luxury hospitality and residential offering.

A new bill tabled in Greek parliament sets out the terms for the operation of destination management and promotion organizations (DMOs) in Greece.

Unvaccinated travelers in Greece who have recovered from Covid-19 must have a recovery certificate issued in the last 90 days in order to board domestic flights.

Tapping into the vast wealth of natural thermal springs and making destinations accessible are among the main points of a new bill tabled in parliament by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The new Ellinikon Experience Park, at the former Athens airport, from December 20 will offer Athenians and travelers a chance to get away from the urban mayhem.

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

Greek health authorities have announced a revised set of rules for the operation of ski resorts and Christmas theme parks in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.