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Attica Region authorities have set aside 1.5 million euros for repairs, maintenance and security of the central Pedion tou Areos Park in Athens.

Small tourism accommodation facilities in Greece recorded a decline in bookings and overnight stays for the month of June.

Retailers in Greece expect shopping gains during this summer sales season due to the increase in tourism, according to the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship.

In efforts to ensure the rights of travelers, the European Consumer Centers Network (ECC-Net) looks into the hidden costs of tourism services.

Ιt is vital that Greek shipping remains internationally competitive, Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) President Theodore Veniamis said.

Archaeological sites and museums in Attica will remain closed between 8 am and 11 am on Thursday, June 6, due to a three-hour work stoppage to be held by state …

Greece’s tourism sector is growing more robust than ever with high occupancy rates in June, increased prices and Athens among travelers’ top picks.

A Bank of Greece survey urges tourism sector stakeholders to focus more on attracting additional overnight stays rather than increasing foreign visitor arrivals. 

Lesvos sees overnight stays drop by 40.63%, number of visitors by 42.58%, and tourism-related revenue by 35.18% as refugees continue to flock to the island.

Global tour giants TUI and Thomas Cook say the number of bookings for Greek destinations has grown significantly this summer.

Over 1.5 million Chinese tourists are expected to Greece in the coming years, who are interested in the country’s attractions, culture and shopping market.

The severe heat wave that hit Greece may affect the operation of some of the country’s archaeological sites until July 1.

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) has requested for the government to more closely examine the impact a new levy will have on Greek accommodation.

Russian travelers are selecting Crete, Corfu and Rhodes for their 2017 summer holidays, according to the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR). 

Municipal sanitation collectors in Greece have called off a garbage strike that had lasted nearly two weeks and left mounds of trash throughout the country.

Aiming to tap into new markets, the Greek Marinas Association is preparing a two-year action plan to promote sailing tourism and marina industry activities.

Transforming Thessaloniki port into a gateway to the Balkans is the priority of a consortium of three companies, which have stepped in as the port’s new managers.

The UK’s Foreign Office added Greece to destinations frequented by UK travelers, where there has been an increase in false holiday sickness claims.