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The Greek Culture Ministry is dedicating the year 2020 to the internationally-acclaimed Greek actress, activist, and former culture minister Melina Mercouri.

Construction for Athens Metro Line 4, once a contractor is selected, will begin with the project’s Section A that connects Alsos Veikou in Galatsi with Goudi (12.8km long, 15 stations).

Ways to facilitate cruise tourism to Santorini were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA Europe’s Maria Deligianni.

Urban renewal programs are key to transforming Attica into a vibrant urban center appealing to both residents and travelers, says Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

French and British travelers boosted Greece’s tourism arrivals and revenue during the first eight months of the year, according to the Bank of Greece.

A renewed cooperation agreement between Athens and Beijing includes potential transport infrastructure projects in Greece.

Steve Vranakis, a former Google executive and current Chief Creative Officer of the Greek government, is aiming to reposition Greece on the global map.

Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign urging tourism enterprises and organizations to say “opa” to environmentally harmful practices and adopt zero waste policies.

A number of best practices and business models were introduced to Greek tourism professionals during SETE’s annual conference held in Athens.

Travel receipts in Greece increased by 16.1 percent in August and by 13.6 percent during the January-August period, according to data by the Bank of Greece.

Homeporting activity at the port of Piraeus was up by 18.2 percent during the first nine months of 2019, according to the Piraeus Port Authority.

The development of diving parks and visitable underwater areas in Greece was discussed at the “Dive in Blue Growth” conference in Athens.

A tender for the concession of the right to use, operate and manage the marina of Itea has been launched by Greece’s state privatization fund.

The Tourism Ministry is looking to include Santorini as a model destination within Greece’s tourism strategy which focuses on sustainable development.

The Greek Shipping Ministry is aiming to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by focusing on quality education, tapping into innovation and protecting the marine environment.

Upgrades at Greece’s 14 regional airports are moving full speed ahead but complimentary infrastructure is needed, says Fraport CEO Alexander Zinell.

Greece’s coordination committee for cruise affairs has resumed responsibilities, with its agenda focusing on the sector’s challenges and growth prospects.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization promoted its city break and gastronomy travel options at the TTG Travel Experience 2019 expo.

Greek tourism needs to change and adapt to the new international trends, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Cruise travel to Greek destinations picked up pace in the first six months of the year driving a 10.1 percent increase in total receipts, according to the Bank of Greece.