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Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee has approved a 611.8-million-euro investment plan for the modernization and upgrade of Piraeus Port.

The Athens metro, ISAP electric railway and the tram will be in service for only part of the day on Thursday, October 17, as workers will hold work stoppages.

Lamda Development plans to invest some 2 billion euros in the Hellinikon project in the next five years, up from its initial 1.1 billion euro plan.

Fair competition, consumer protection, planning and sustainability are the key areas of focus of a new report covering short-term rental practices released by UWNTO.

The Greek travel agency sector saw its market share increase by 9 percent in 2018, driven in large part by a surge in inbound travel, says ICAP Group

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is exploring why the Peloponnese Region accounts for only 2.6 percent of Greece’s tourists.

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is re-examining an EU legislation covering issues of compensation for travelers, claiming it is impacting smaller carriers.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will back new investments to protect homes and businesses across Greece from flooding and climate change.

Canada, Australia, Denmark, the US and Poland were the top source markets for Greece over the 2016-2018 period, according to INSETE.

British travelers have a soft spot for Greece with 13 percent planning to visit in the next 12 months, a study by ABTA reveals.

Volotea will launch four new routes connecting Athens with Marseille and Lyon in France, Cagliari in Sardinia, and Split in Croatia, in summer 2020.

International cruise companies are looking to include more Greek destinations in their future itineraries, says the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Taking action for the return of items illegally removed from Greece was highlighted during the second round of Greece – US strategic talks in Athens.

Greek beverages companies Epsa and Loux are claiming that Coca-Cola Hellas has illegally used national symbols in its Athens-themed campaign.

US-based Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) unveiled INSPIRE Athens, its concept for the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece.

Greece recently presented its post-Brexit measures for trade, business, tourism and agriculture at a Foreign Ministry event in Athens.

By 2021, some 1,000 beds are expected to be added to the hotel room stock of Athens, says international hospitality consulting company Horwath HTL.

Greece’s Association of Cruise Ship Owners met with island mayors, port and local authorities to discuss ways of improving the accommodation of cruise ships.

Cities in Europe may be in for property price trouble, according to the latest Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2019, released by UBS.

City tourism and a wide array of choices make Europe a top destination for South-East Asian travelers, says a study by the European Travel Commission (ETC).