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Greece and Bulgaria will further enhance cooperation in tourism on the back of increasing traveler interest between the two countries.

Despite the fact that Europe has implemented a comprehensive set of passenger rights, more than half of those who travel still don’t know what these rights are.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Greece this year to see a 10 percent increase in tourism revenue and a 4.5 percent increase in the average per capita expenditure …

A draft law foreseeing the establishment of waterways in Greece has been tabled in parliament, awaiting ratification.

Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias held an emergency meeting with the Ambassador of China to Greece, Zhang Qiyue to discuss additional measures in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

EU funding for Greece’s projects focusing on the green economy, agriculture and migration, is expected to increase by 8% compared to the previous seven-year program.

The Interior Ministry is planning to launch a new tourism app to offer travelers, crossing the Egnatia motorway, all they need to know about Macedonia and Thrace.

The trail network of Amorgos is expected to be upgraded with the addition of new signs, as part of efforts to further develop hiking tourism on the island.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set goals for the 2020 season, aiming to maximize benefits for the sector and the Greek economy in general.

The importance of the Greek shipping fleet in terms of contribution to the Greek economy was the focus of a Deloitte study presented in Athens.

Eleven municipalities bordering with Mt Hymettus have tabled a plan for the preservation of the area’s natural habitat.

The number of overnight stays at Greek accommodation facilities dropped by 3 percent in 2019, according to figures released by Eurostat.

Travel operators in the UK are sprinting to reassure holidaymakers that travel will continue as usual after the Brexit deadline on January 31.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a 180-million-euro loan to Greece for the construction of the Kastelli airport on Crete.

Priority projects in Greece focusing on energy, climate change, competitiveness and innovation will now have access to fresh European Investment Bank (EIB) support.

The Ionian Islands Region is looking to implement a sustainable destination development plan to drive tourism growth and improve competitiveness.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched a new registry to provide information on all of the certified thermal springs in Greece.

Hospitality professionals on Crete are sceptical about revenue data released recently by the Bank of Greece, arguing that the figure was much lower than reported.

The number of international arrivals to Greece increased by 3.9 percent in 2019 to 21.5 million but domestic travel flows eased by 0.1 percent, according to SETE Intelligence (INSETE).

Attica, Mykonos, and Macedonia are in the lead in terms of duty free shopping sales, according to data released by Global Blue.