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The 88th Thessaloniki International Fair will feature 1,300 global exhibitors in a 32,000 sq.m. exhibition space, showcasing the latest market innovations.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named 68th US Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia.

Travelers are flocking to Greece’s lesser-known destinations, with a significant rise in visitor numbers to quieter locales, says Mabrian.

Short-term rental beds in Greece doubled between 2019 and 2023, outpacing the 3.5% increase in hotel beds during the same period.

Greece’s cruise industry is on track to surpass 7 million passengers this year, according to Greece’s union of cruise ship owners.

The Greek government has provided initial financial assistance to homeowners and businesses affected by the August wildfires in Attica.

During his visit to the flood-hit Region of Thessaly, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that over €3 billion will be allocated for support, restoration, and infrastructure projects.

A long-awaited project set to elevate southern Peloponnese on the Mediterranean tourism and yachting map has taken a significant step forward.

Thessaloniki is preparing for a major overhaul of its public transportation system with the metro’s opening, alongside new bus routes and ticketing options.

Greek cruise ship owners have submitted proposals to the government to improve safety and operations.

Greek ferries will be required to create designated areas for people with mobility limitations.

The Greek Environment Ministry will impose a construction freeze in Santorini’s Caldera zone to address concerns over landslides.

TV presenter Maria Menounos met with Greek tourism officials in Athens to discuss the role of the Greek Diaspora in promoting Greece in the United States.

The Region of the Ionian Islands is advancing plans to establish a twinning arrangement with Shandong Province in China, aiming to further strengthen bilateral relations.

The Municipality of Corinth in the Peloponnese is exploring ways to develop a scuba diving park in an aim to attract more visitors to the city.

Starting September 1, all EU airports will revert to the standard 100 ml limit for individual liquid containers in hand baggage.

The average consumer price for holiday packages in Greece in July surpassed the increase observed across the EU.

Short-term rental listings in Greece have been on an uninterrupted upward trend since the start of the year.

Once Thessaloniki’s new metro line begins operations, commuters will be able to use a single ticket for both the metro and city bus services.

The port of Piraeus climbed to 4th place in European container rankings, despite a general decline in container traffic across leading EU ports.