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Ports in northern Greece are experiencing a revival, with increased traffic and strategic importance along the Egnatia Highway.

A new ETC report on crises affecting tourism highlights several case studies, including Greece’s heatwaves and wildfires, and examines the response plans implemented to safeguard lives.

The Greek Culture Ministry is launching significant restoration projects to promote Kastoria’s historical monuments and showcase its cultural heritage.

Vice Governor Fokion Zaimis highlighted Western Greece’s potential for tourism and investment development with Georgia, Ukraine, and Bosnia-Herzegovina ambassadors.

The project encompasses significant historical monuments within the regional unit, with the goal of improving their accessibility and ensuring their restoration.

The ETC has released new guidelines to help national tourism organizations (NTOs) effectively plan and respond to major disruptions at every stage, from preparation to recovery.

The ETC highlights the increasing severity of crises impacting the tourism industry, emphasizing the need for heightened preparedness.

The Greek Maritime Ministry is spearheading the sustainable renewal of the national ferry fleet by launching a study that fosters collaboration between public and private entities.

Greece’s aviation systems are undergoing upgrades with new Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunication systems.

The environmental study of the Integrated Resort Complex (IRC) in Hellinikon has been approved by the Greek Ministry for the Environment and Energy.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce new measures to further regulate the short-term rental market at the 88th TIF in Thessaloniki.

A new collective labor agreement for Greece’s F&B sector has been submitted to the Greek Labor Ministry.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs has reinforced safety measures at Greek ports a year after a tragic incident at the port of Piraeus.

American Airlines will introduce a fourth daily flight connecting Greece and the US in summer 2025, adding a route between Charlotte, North Carolina — its second-largest hub — and Athens.

The US is the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.

The 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) by IATA will focus on growing operational issues and other challenges of the aviation industry. 

The performance of hotels in Athens and Attica continues to show positive trends, even surpassing many of their main competitor cities.

Expanding Greece’s marina network is an essential part of the government’s strategy to boost tourism.

Greece’s tourism minister briefed sector professionals on key issues, including the cruise sector and short-term rentals.

Attica Region Governor Nikos Hardalias appointed Dimitris Fragakis as chairman of the “New Metropolitan Attica” regional development organization.