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Greek tourism’s strong momentum will continue in 2018, following a record year of arrivals, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

During January–September 2017, Greece saw an increase in arrivals and overnight stays in hotels and campsites, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

Deputy Minister of Economy and Development Stergios Pitsiorlas expects works for the multi-million-euro Hellinikon investment project to begin in mid-2018.

The new stayover tax, which will be imposed on Greek hotels as of January 1, 2018, will be charged to guests and will not be subject to VAT.

The increase in tourist arrivals at Greece’s regional airports during months out of the peak season, shows a reduction of the country’s seasonal character.

The year 2017 turned out to be the safest ever for commercial aviation, according to a report released by the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).

Greek hoteliers are unclear regarding the details surrounding the new “stayover tax”, expected to take effect as of January 1, 2018.

Stronger international growth is expected to boost tourism to Greece in the coming year, according to research by the Institute SETE (INSETE).

Greece’s tourism sector is set to bear the brunt of the country’s economic recovery according to the economy ministry’s latest set of measures set to take effect in 2018.

Increased awareness of responsible tourism and value for money are set to shape 2018 holiday choices, according to the ABTA Travel Trends 2018 report.

The Presidential Decree that paves the way for the development of the multi-million-euro Hellinikon project was signed in Athens.

Greece saw an increase in inbound visitors and travel receipts during the first 10 months of 2017, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.

Investment opportunities and options are available in Greece, say the ambassadors of the US, France, Germany and Spain that are serving in Athens.

Greek assets fund TAIPED signed an agreement for the sale of a 67% stake of the Thessaloniki Port Authority to SEGT Limited for 231,926 million euros.

More than 800,000 Russian tourists visited Greek destinations in 2017, according to data released by the Russian Federal Tourism Agency (Rostourism).

Laws regulating recreational craft, boats and watercraft are set to take effect at the end of January, the Greek shipping ministry announced.

Greek tourism sector professionals are calling for the government to not abolish reduced VAT rates for a number of Greek islands as of January 1, 2018.

On the back of increasing sales for travel to Greece, the German Travel Association (DRV) is forecasting the upward trend to continue into 2018.

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air will launch a new route from Athens to London Luton on April 29, 2018, with a daily service.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and real estate developer Dimand will invest in sustainable property models in Greece.