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In efforts to reign in non-performing loans across the EU, the European Commission has announced a package of “ambitious” measures.

Long-haul inbound tourism in Europe gained momentum in 2017 driven by increased pre-bookings, paving the way for a strong 2018.

Property owners leasing their homes via Airbnb or other platforms will be required within the month to register all rental activity on an electronic registry.

Greece is expected to welcome an increase in passenger arrivals through cruise ship calls this year, according to leaders of the global cruise industry.

The northern Greek destination of Halkidiki is expecting an increase of 8 to 10 percent in arrivals from Germany this year.

German Travel Association (DRV) representatives and Peloponnese governor Petros Tatoulis discussed on tourism issues during the ITB Berlin 2018.

Demand for Athens center properties is increasing with investors planning to transform their buys into offices, boutique hotels and Airbnb-style units.

Greece is among three countries that will be required to provide evidence that it is abiding by value-added tax (VAT) rules in the private boat sector.

A draft bill regulating taxi services providers such as Uber and Beat was tabled in parliament last week laying out a stricter framework of operations.

It’s going to be an outstanding year for tourism in 2018 with all signs and insights collected at the 52nd ITB Berlin, pointing to booming business and travel.

Germany’s travel industry has confirmed that Greece will be among the most popular destinations for German travelers in summer 2018.

Greece’s property market appears to be recovering thanks to returning confidence and to increased tourism which is propelling demand for holiday homes.

All the more Chinese travelers have their sights on visiting Greece, with the number of tourist visas issued in the first two months of 2018 up by 53.5 percent.

Deloitte was appointed “special liquidator” of Lakitira S.A. and helped safeguard the holiday plans of guests residing at the company’s hotels in Greece.

Common synergies and initiatives in the cruise sector were discussed between the tourism ministers of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.

Bookings to Greece from Germany for the 2018 tourism season are showing a sharp upward trend, according to DRV President Norbert Fiebig.

Tourist arrivals might be booming in Greece, but a large number of tourism businesses are set to go to the highest bidder in the coming period.

The “Athens Tourism Partnership” initiative, launched by the City of Athens, AEGEAN and Athens International Airport (AIA), has entered into its second phase.

Greek taxi drivers took to the streets this week demonstrating against Uber cab service, which they claim is depriving them of their living.

The Athens Municipality is moving ahead with the regulation of cafe and restaurant seating in efforts to improve the standard of living in the capital.