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Central Macedonia authorities presented the region’s cycling and mountain biking trails to the Dutch market during the “Fiets en Wandelbeurs” travel fair.

The vast majority of Greece’s tourism professionals will be in Germany these days to attend the must-see event in Berlin, the ITB Berlin 2019 exhibition.

Spain, Greece and Turkey are once again the top destinations being booked by the Germans for their summer holidays, says DRV President Norbert Fiebig.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will attend the ITB Berlin 2019 trade show with a full agenda that includes her participation in major industry events to represent Greece.

Quality and sustainability could be the main drivers of growth for Greece’s tourism industry, according to Sani SA CEO Andreas Andreadis.

Greece’s environment minister, Giorgos Stathakis, has temporarily suspended all new building permits for constructions in the area surrounding the Acropolis after a public uproar.

The Piraeus port master plan is delayed after reports that the Central Archaeological Council is to decide on designating part of the area a site of archaeological importance.

Aiming to profit from the short-term rental fad, all the more individuals posing as realtors are emerging, says Greece’s Real Estate Federation.

Aiming to boost incoming tourism all year round, the Kalamata Municipality announced that it would further enhance its promotional activities in 2019.

The possibility of launching a direct flight from Xiamen to Athens was discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and a delegation from the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian.

Greek tourism in 2019 is expected to remain at steady level after a record of arrivals in 2018, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) in 2018 financed a record number of projects in Greece, making it the largest beneficiary of EIB Group financing in Europe.

Greece’s best practices in tourism were presented by the country’s Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, George Tziallas, during the annual Adria Hotel Forum in Belgrade.

Short term rentals have played a lifesaving role for struggling middle class Greeks who were hit down by the economic crisis, according to the SODIA association.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is optimistic about Greece’s progress in the tourism sector in 2019, following the country’s record year in 2018.

Greek airports in January saw an increase in both international and domestic arrivals, according to data provided by the INSETE research institute.

Greece can become a leading destination for silver travelers, however it is lagging behind in terms of specialized products and services, says diaNEOsis.

While Germany is ready to host the ITB Berlin tourism show next week, booking activity for travel by the Germans still needs to pick up pace, say local media.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will be honored at this year’s IIPTI Global Awards “Celebrating Her”, for Greece’s tourism strategy and resilience.

Three Greek home-sharing associations have joined forces to promote their common interests and ensure the quality and services offered by their members.