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Tour operators TUI and Thomas Cook have enlarged their dominance in the Greek hotel market, according to data released by GBR Consulting.

US President Donald Trump has responded with a call for increased security after a terror attack in Lower Manhattan on October 31.

Greece’s efforts to extend the tourism season are paying off as demonstrated by an 8.6 percent rise in traffic for September and October, according to Institute SETE (INSETE).

Companies interested in making use of Greek ports will be able to do so through a system of sub-contracting, according to shipping minister Panagiotis Kouroublis.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Japan’s Ambassador to Greece Yasuhiro Shimizu discussed ways to boost bilateral tourism cooperation.

The historic center of Athens and surrounding districts are the areas with the highest concentration of apartments being leased out short term.

All the more foreign nationals are interested in buying property in Greece with the real estate market picking up pace, particularly due to the golden visa program.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently presented the ministry’s plans for the tourism development of the Region of Thessaly in Central Greece.

The new “NEXTT” initiative aims to enhance the on-ground transport experience, guide industry investments and help improve regulatory framework.

The ‘Ionis’ vessel has replaced the ‘Vitsentzos Kornaros’ and will depart twice a week from Piraeus to Kythira, Antikythira, Kissamos and Gythio.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Italy’s Ambassador to Greece Luigi Marras recently explored ways to boost cooperation on tourism issues.

Attica Group reached an agreement with Minoan Lines, owned by Grimaldi Group, to acquire its 48.53 percent stake in Hellenic Seaways.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue is to decide on a series of details with regard to a December 2016 law regulating short-term rentals.

Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has approved the investment plan and the environmental impact study for the overhaul of Astir Palace in Vouliagmeni.

French and German travelers contributed largely to the positive performance of Greek tourism in August 2017, according to the Bank of Greece.

Despite being repeatedly fined for poor conduct, Greece continues to lag behind in terms of implementing EU environmental laws, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Athens.

Increasing so-called “direct” bookings does not reduce costs for airlines, according to a new study released by aviation consultancy Infrata.

Extending in 2018 a visa regime that will apply to non-Schengen visitors traveling on cruise ships topped the agenda of an inter-ministerial meeting this week.

In January-August 2017, travel receipts in Greece increased by 9.1 percent, compared to the same period in 2016, according to the Bank of Greece.

IATA’s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast sees 7.8 billion passengers traveling in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly in 2017.