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Tourism stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to join the newly launched Global Tourism Plastics Initiative aimed at addressing plastic pollution.

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises’ Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.

Hard Rock International believes it was wrongly excluded from Greece’s bidding process for the operation of a casino resort in Hellinikon and announced that it will take the necessary actions.

Travelers gave Greek hotels thumbs up for quality and services with Greece holding the first position on the Global Review Index (GRI) for 2019, with a rating of 87.1%.

Despite an 18.2 percent rise in inbound traveler flows in November 2019, the month proved to be slower in terms of revenue, according to the Bank of Greece.

Finnish tourist arrivals to Greece are expected to rise by 10 percent in 2020, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Despite the limited risk of a new SARS-like virus entering Greece, the country’s health officials have issued safety precautions.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has begun its transition to the “NO Plastic” era by placing recycling bins on its premises.

Rhodes is next in line for the implementation of a pilot plan for the sustainable development of the destination.

Fun and entertainment are the top points in the mind of Dutch travelers when selecting Greece, with local tour operators expecting bookings to rise this year.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has given the green light to two coastal ferry companies to operate certain routes to the Greek islands.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will set up a steering committee to oversee the actions of Greece’s upcoming strategic tourism plan.

Factors such as Brexit uncertainty and the Thomas Cook collapse, contributed to a slower growth for international tourism in 2019, says the UNWTO.

A new study carried out by research institute diaNEOsis looks into how immigrants and refugees see Greece.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a new tourism destination brand identity for the Aegean island of Kos.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue will allow an income tax deduction for businesses affected by the Thomas Cook collapse.

Greece’s cruise tourism industry generated more revenue in 2019 thanks to increased passenger and ship arrivals, according to the Bank of Greece.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis underlined the significance of a Brexit regulations bill that was tabled in parliament.

The number of Austrian travelers to Greece is expected to rise this year, says the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

The European Commission has approved an investment of 255 million euros from the Cohesion Fund to construct the Lamia-Xyniada motorway section in Central Greece.