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FTI Touristik GmbH, the parent company of the FTI GROUP and third largest tour operator in Europe, will file an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings.

The number of international arrivals to Greece broke a new record in the January-April period up by an additional 420,000.

Some 5 billion travelers are expected to boost net airline profits in 2024 to 30.5 billion euros, reflecting a steady pace of recovery, said IATA.

“mAiGreece” is a new AI-powered “travel assistant” for visitors in Greece that provides useful information for an enjoyable stay in the country.

With a record number of exhibitors and a packed conference program, Posidonia’s 28th edition welcomes the global maritime community to the home of shipping.

The Greek ports of Piraeus and Patra are investing in new projects to meet the rising demand for port facilities.

UNESCO calls on Greece and the UK to resolve the Parthenon Marbles dispute taking into account the historical, cultural, legal, and moral dimensions of the issue.

Sixty-one percent of travelers last year avoided visiting destinations due to overtourism making it crucial to address the growing problem.

Greece’s tourism industry is among the country’s leading employers, with the hospitality and F&B sectors offering the most jobs.

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched nonstop flights from Athens to New York JFK for summer 2024.

Eight suitors have expressed interest to acquire a majority stake in the share capital of the Lavrio Port Authority.

Ella Resorts, the hotel arm of US global alternative investment firm HIG Capital, has announced plans for further expansion in Greece and the Mediterranean.

Premium Yacht Club Astir Marina opens on the Athenian Riviera aiming to become a top luxury destination in the South Eastern Mediterranean.

“Ancient Land: New Perspectives” is the theme for the WTTC’s 24th Global Summit that will take place in Perth, Western Australia, this October.

Hoteliers outline top tourism policy priorities including the institution of a tourism commissioner ahead of 2024 European Parliament elections.

The responsible management of cruise tourism on Mykonos was the focal point of a meeting between representatives of CLIA and the island’s local authorities.

The Greek tourism board and MasterCard have developed a series of sustainable tourism experiences as part of a new promo campaign.

Passenger demand continued its upward trend in April increasing by 11% over the same month a year ago.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni visited Corfu on her tour of the Ionian Islands where she highlighted the importance of new sustainable tourism products.

The largest shipping exhibition in the world kicks off on Monday, June 3, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo Center.