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Visitors to Greek archaeological sites during the first seven months of the year increased by 16.2 percent, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

The concept of “Gastrodiplomacy”, a way of promoting a country’s local culinary scene, was introduced to an audience of tourism professionals during the WTM London 2018 trade show.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura spread the word on Greek tourism’s success story, during a series of events held during the WTM London 2018 trade show.

A school for tourist guides will open next year in the city of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Defense Ministry have agreed to cooperate in the area of sports after signing a memorandum of cooperation.

Tourists from the Gulf constitute a fast-growing market with the potential to make a significant contribution to European tourism, says a UNWTO and ETC report.

An increased number of Europeans visited Greece last year for their holidays, stayed longer and 93 percent booked in advance, according to a new study released by INSETE.

Investment in tourism technology was discussed between government officials and private sector entrepreneurs during WTM 2018 London.

An amendment to the current law regarding the golden visa program in Greece is expected in the coming period.

The Culture Ministry has managed to save 17 traditional Greek boats from demolition, citing their importance as examples of cultural heritage.

The Greek island of Samos will be the top destination for its clients in 2019, says DER Touristik Group, adding that 2019 promises to be the year of Greece.

The tumbling Turkish lira has taken a toll on tourism flows from the neighboring country of Turkey into Northern Greece, local tour operators say.

A memorandum of cooperation for the protection and conservation of Rhodes’ Medieval City was recently signed between ministry and local officials.

There are currently 21 Greek airlines in operation with a fleet of 485 aircraft, according to Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, during WTM London 2018, shared Greece’s best practices and actions implemented to overcome challenges and achieve tourism growth.

The booking behavior of British holidaymakers for Greece does not seem to currently have a “Brexit effect”.

Ryanair’s new Dublin-Thessaloniki flight, to take off in 2019, has sparked interest for the northern Greek destination of Halkidiki from the Irish market.

Arrivals at Athens International Airport increased by 11.1 percent between January-October 2018 and reached 20.96 million passengers compared to 18,86 million during the same period in 2017.

Revenue and occupancy rates at Athens hotels are holding strong in the third quarter of 2018, with sights now set on the upcoming Athens Marathon next week.

Greece’s new growth plan for the “next day in tourism” was presented to the world on the opening day of the WTM London 2018 trade show.