X Industry news

Approximately 40 million workers in the EU, including about 1.5 million Greeks, were unable to afford a week’s holiday away from home in 2022.

Large-scale wind turbines and fish farms can be detrimental to tourism destinations, warns Peloponnese Tourism Organization President Konstantinos Marinakos.

Some 45% of Greeks believe overtourism is “not yet a problem” for Greece, according to a study released by Eteron Institute.

The Greek government is expected to soon announce measures aimed at more efficient and effective management of the country’s cruise ports.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs is actively monitoring ferry ticket prices to address and prevent profiteering in Greece’s passenger ship sector.

Greek hoteliers are calling for upgrades at Greece’s land border crossing points to ease procedures and reduce delays for road tourists.

All regions showed strong growth for international passenger markets in June 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The European Artificial Intelligence Act went into effect, requiring EU countries to designate national authorities to oversee its implementation.

To enhance the experience of visiting Ancient Olympia, the municipality is collaborating with Panteion University to develop the Olympia App.

Athens Airport is at the forefront among Europe’s ‘Mega Airports’ in terms of passenger traffic growth for the period from January to June.

CLIA has confirmed the strong interest of cruise companies in expanding their itineraries to include new Greek destinations.

Hotels in Greece are to be categorized by a new rating system that will assess and certify their social and environmental footprint.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has selected Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, to represent Greece at the European Commission.

A number of airlines have canceled flights to Israel citing security concerns amid spiraling tensions in the Middle East.

The new digital info kiosk at the port of Kalamata invites residents and visitors to explore and learn more about the city’s landmarks.

Maroussi’s new map helps residents and visitors discover attractions, cultural sites, parks, hospitals, and public services, among others.

Electric vehicle charging stations are to be available in the mountainous Region of Epirus, northern Greece, specifically in North Tzoumerka.

Arrivals to Greece via road reached nearly 1.5 million this June, with visitors from the Balkans and Turkey heading to the northern part of the country.

A full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic for the airport industry was confirmed by the latest air traffic report released by ACI Europe.

Taxis in Greece are now required to display a special sticker informing customers that they accept credit card payments.