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Secretary General for Tourism Policy George Tziallas underlined the significance of sporting events for local communities and the economy during a conference recently held in Patra.

Accommodation and food services created the most new job openings in June, according to the Greek labor ministry’s Ergani system.

The European Commission presented an “enhanced surveillance” framework in order to support Greece in its post-bailout efforts to return to “normalcy”.

Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a clay tablet with an engraved inscription, which is believed to be the oldest written record of Homer’s epic tale, the Odyssey.

Residents of 49 Greek islands can now claim transportation discounts as announced earlier this year, by registering on the newly launched “Metaforiko Isodynamo” platform.

Ways of strengthening the bilateral tourism cooperation of Greece and Korea were recently discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Korean Ambassador in Athens Soosuk Lim.

The Independent Power Transmission Operator announced a call for tenders for the third phase of an energy link project set to provide power to the Cyclades.

A significant percentage of European travelers plan to spend more on holidays in 2018 compared to 2017, according to a survey released by Sabre Corporation.

Greece aims to develop 10 ports belonging to the country’s assets fund, through public-private partnerships (PPPs), according to Secretary-General for Port Policy Christos Lambridis.

A much-awaited e-ticketing and access control system has been successfully installed at selected museums and archaeological sites across Greece.

Incoming travelers to Volos’ Nea Aghialos Airport are set to rise by 25-30 percent, in great part due to new flights from the UK and Israel.

Greece is expected to see investment activity increase in the tourism sector this year, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Only one in two Greeks will be able to go on holiday this year due to financial difficulties, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Peloponnese Region Governor Petros Tatoulis recently discussed sustainable tourism practices with Martin Barth, CEO of World Tourism Forum Lucerne.

All the more Austrian seniors are choosing Greek destinations for their holidays with two retiree groups having already booked for the 2019-2020 period.

The European Parliament approved the establishment of ETIAS, an EU regulation that will include advanced checks to visa-exempt third-country nationals traveling to the Schengen area.

In view of the summer season, Greece’s consumer rights group “The Quality of Life EKPIZO”, urges passengers to be aware of their rights while traveling on ferries.

Tax and labor officials have stepped up inspections at accommodation and F&B services across Greece, with a primary focus on popular tourist destinations.

French travelers have got a soft spot for travel, with Greece topping their bucket list, pushing Spain and Italy to the side, according to a survey by tourism consultants Protourisme.

The Athens Airport welcomed more than 10 million passengers between January and June 2018, which is up by 11.1% compared to the same period in 2017.