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Greece welcomed 402,000 luxury travelers in 2016, making it the third most popular destination in this category for European markets after Italy and Spain.

Airports in Greece welcomed 745,608 international arrivals in March, recording an increase of 30.9 percent compared to 2017.

Ferries in Greece will remain docked on Wednesday, April 18, due to a 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

Hill International has been selected as the independent engineer set to undertake works on the highly anticipated Kastelli airport project on Crete.

Greece features on TUI UK’s list of top travel options for the summer of 2019, with Europe’s largest leisure group offering its customers more choice and value.

A visa facilitation program, which allows Turkish travelers and citizens of third countries to visit Eastern Aegean islands in Greece, will run in 2018.

Destinations such as Kalamata, Nafplio, Monemvasia and Nafpaktos won over the crowds during the recent Orthodox Easter holiday.

Eurocontrol has issued an alert advising airlines to exercise caution due to possible military action in the eastern Mediterranean in next 72 hours.

The European Union has announced the launch of a 2.1-billion-euro venture plan to boost investment in Europe’s innovative startups.

The EU’s top court has ruled that France can press criminal charges against Uber’s local managers for running an illegal taxi service.

Greece is expected to attract an additional 2 million visitors in 2018, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

The Athens municipality has joined forces with the Athena Health Tourism cluster to develop the Greek capital into a major health tourism destination.

Infrastructure works budgeted at 180 million euros may be ready ahead of schedule at the port of Thessaloniki in northern Greece.

The UNWTO and FC Barcelona have signed an agreement, opening the path to their collaboration in the areas of tourism and sports.

Adjustments will be made to the operation of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on April 12, for the filming of the BBC’s “The Little Drummer Girl”.

The Tourism Ministry is interested in promoting health and wellness tourism in its aim to establish Greece as a 365 days a year destination.

Uber has announced that it will suspend its “uberX” service in Athens, Greece, due to the passing of a new law that effects ridesharing services.

A union representing guards of Greek museums and archaeological sites have called off its announced four-hour work stoppage set for Holy Saturday, April 7.

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece have extended their opening hours and will be open longer for the summer 2018 season.

The Easter 2018 exodus is currently underway and increased passenger traffic is expected at Greek main ports and on highways in the country.