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The “mAiGreece” travel app, which utilizes AI to assist tourists in Greece, won a gold award at the 2024 Bite Awards.

Aiming to strengthen their collaboration and friendship, Greece and Qatar have officially declared 2027 as the “Greece-Qatar Year of Culture”.

The previously abandoned “Acropolis Garden” in Athens has been transformed into a unique playground and recreation space.

Greece is experiencing an increase in tourist arrivals this year, but changing spending habits are evident, according to the Bank of Greece.

World Travel Market (WTM) London has announced the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) as its Premier Partner in its 2024 exhibition this November.

Athens is one of the top autumn destinations for North American travelers this year, according to booking data from AAA.

Greece will receive 101.53 million euros in EU funds for relief from floods caused by storm “Daniel” in September 2023.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will attend the inauguration of the Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 in Tokyo, where Greece has been announced as the honored country.

Greece was invited for the first time to take part in a G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture.

The new “i-Volos” app will provide residents and visitors with an effortless way to discover the city’s attractions at the touch of a button.

It has been ruled that Booking.com cannot compel hotel owners to adhere to its price parity clauses under EU law.

The EU is looking to extend smoke-free environments and HOTREC is asking for an impact assessment on the hospitality sector.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is partnering with TikTok to promote Greece through various activities, including advertising campaigns and the creation of original audiovisual content.

UK citizens are currently more confident about traveling overseas than they were at this time last year, according to ABTA – The Travel Association.

Fraport Greece invests 50 million euros annually to upgrade the 14 regional airports it manages in Greece.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias has proposed the establishment of a European Network of Regions, aimed at addressing key issues including sustainable waste management and the efficient operation of public transportation.

A 5th century BC crater, gifted in 1953 to Italian Prime Minister Alcide de Gasperi, has been returned to Greece by his grandson Paolo Kati de Gasperi.

Around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, only 4% less than in 2019.

Athens and Attica hoteliers oppose the Greek government’s planned fee hikes, citing concerns about competitiveness and the purpose of the increases.

The Greek government is aiming to improve the interconnectivity of the islands and upgrade port infrastructure.