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Commercially underutilized Natura 2000 areas in Greece could contribute an additional 2 billion euros annually to the national income through tourism.

Booking.com and UN Tourism have launched a new online training series for hospitality businesses, focusing on sustainable practices.

The Municipality of Heraklion, located on the island of Crete, has unveiled a new tourism campaign designed to engage all the senses throughout the year.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris spurred a significant global travel surge with New York and Tokyo sending the most travelers to France, according to data by Sabre.

Athens is getting ready to welcome industry leaders, investors, developers, and hospitality professionals to the Resort & Residential (R&R) Hospitality Forum by Questex.

The Data Appeal Company reveals that major musical events make significant contributions to local economies and the international tourism landscape.

More countries have responded to Greece’s request for assistance in combating the wildfires in Attica through the European Civil Protection Mechanism.

Greek authorities have activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to request air and ground assistance in response to the wildfires currently threatening Attica.

A special platform has been activated to provide temporary accommodation for those affected by the fire that broke out yesterday in Attica, Greece.

Wildfires have been blazing in the Attica Region, Greece, since Sunday afternoon.

All passenger ferries scheduled to arrive at or depart from Rafina today will be redirected to Lavrio Port due to the ongoing wildfires in northeastern Attica.

Welcome to GTP Headlines’ weekly feature, spotlighting the top markets of Athens Airport. This week: France!

To address the environmental and overcrowding impact on popular Greek destinations, the disembarkation fee for cruise ship passengers may increase to 10 euros per person.

Greek social tourism program voucher holders in July redeemed 14,464 vouchers, with Evia and Halkidiki emerging as top destinations for subsidized vacations.

The Greek Transport Ministry is exploring a major upgrade to Piraeus’s public transportation infrastructure, with the aim of enhancing connectivity and accessibility in Greece’s largest port city.

A US court has ruled that Google has been maintaining an illegal monopoly over online search.

Greek coastal shipping companies face significant challenges, including the need to replace aging fleets with greener vessels, according to a study by XRTC.

Greece’s ferry ticket prices are under close scrutiny, says Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

The WTTC celebrates yet another milestone as over 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics program.

Karpathos welcomed over 30,000 visitors in July, a significant increase attributed to the island’s targeted promotional efforts, according to the municipal authority.