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The Greek government is reportedly taking measures ahead of a no-deal Brexit, in efforts to facilitate incoming tourism from the UK.

Thessaloniki Port, the second largest container port in Greece, can boost activity in the Balkan region and Southeastern Europe, once upgrade works are completed.

Greece can achieve growth by tapping into the manufacture of aircraft and ships – areas that attract foreign direct investment, according to a study carried out by IHS Markit.

Some 700,000 travel and tourism jobs could be at risk under a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, according to new analysis from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

All the more airlines are offering direct flights from European destinations to the Ionian Islands, and specifically to Zakynthos, Kefallonia, and Corfu.

All the more young people in Greece are choosing to study tourism thanks to its strong professional outlook, according to the Labor Ministry’s Ergani system.  

Evridiki Kourneta, the secretary general of the Greek Tourism Ministry, has resigned from her post, an announcement by the ministry said on Monday.

Investors have extended 2.4 billion euros in funding to Greek startups over the last nine years, according to research by Marathon Venture Capital.

The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has announced plans to create an award to recognize the best short-term rentals in Greece.

The Municipality of Paros has announced the launch of a new tourism campaign for 2019 to promote the island’s offerings and attract even more quality visitors.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has applauded the Greek Tourism Ministry and Minister Elena Kountoura for Greece’s “record results” in 2018.

Hotels in Greece took the lead in 2018 over accommodation facilities at rival destinations in terms of overall quality and service, according to INSETE.

AirDNA has graded the city of Athens in Greece with an “A” as a good place to set up an Airbnb listing, considering the returns hosts can get there.

A total of 33 million people visited Greece in 2018, generating more than 16 billion euros in revenues and breaking all performance records to date.

The Thessaloniki Tour Guide School is getting ready to open its doors to Greek and Greek-speaking EU and non-EU nationals.

Travelers rely on online sites and word of mouth to plan their next trip, according to STR’s Consumer Travel Insights 2019 report.

Acropolis Museum Director Dimitris Pantermalis said the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens is the only solution to the debate between Greece and the UK.

Greece in 2018 saw an “impressive” rise in arrivals from Spain by 43.2 percent to 255,883, compared to 2017, according to the GNTO.

Thessaloniki hoteliers are troubled over a slight decline in the number of Greek and international travelers to the city in 2018, as revealed by a recent study.

The Region of Attica has announced the establishment of a film office in Athens, aiming to attract more foreign TV and cinema productions.