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A bid by Athens International Airport SA for the 20-year extension of its concession agreement has been approved by the European Commission.

The majority – 59 percent – of five-star hotels in Greece are running under a brand name, according to a survey recently released by GBR Consulting.

Great prospects have opened for Greece in the field of thermal tourism, according to European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) President Giuseppe Bellandi.

Greek State revenue has increased by a massive 160 percent, driven by declared home-sharing income, according to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).

The Ionian Island Regional Council will increase the budget for waterway projects on the islands of Lefkada, Meganissi, Kefalonia and Ithaki.

Greece attracted the interest of international conference organizers during Spain’s IBTM World exhibition, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among the leading 25 airports in Europe in terms of passenger traffic, according to data released by Eurostat.

The high satisfaction of guests in Athens is among the top priorities of the new Board of Directors of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

The European Commission has announced the first-ever “European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage” aimed at safeguarding and promoting Europe’s cultural heritage.

Greece’s investment opportunities were analyzed during events in London, Berlin and Barcelona, by the country’s Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, George Tziallas.

The Peloponnese Region is aiming to create the conditions that ensure safe and equal access to all of its public, tourist, social and cultural spaces.

Greece has passed a bill covering thematic and special interest tourism, the upgrade of tourism training and the strengthening of entrepreneurship.

A bill that foresees a series of incentives aimed at stimulating strategic investment activity in Greece, has been opened to public consultation until December 17.

A clear and strong link between tourism, culture and local community stakeholders is essential, according to the UNWTO and UNESCO.

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) in November recorded a robust increase of 12.3 percent, reaching 1.62 million.

Extra fees for luggage, seat selection and in advance bookings are expected to boost airline revenue by 13 percent to 92.9 billion dollars in 2018, according to a report by …

Greece saw its visitor numbers rise by 19 percent during January-August 2018, with the upward trend expected to continue into 2019.

An amendment to a law on the licensing terms for casino operations in Greece is expected to set the Hellinikon development project into action.

Integrating wine activities into tourism to create a comprehensive product and bring added value to the overall Greece tourist experience, was the focus of a SETE workshop.

Cruises can significantly boost tourist flows to Athens, according to Louis Group Executive Chairman Costakis Loizou.