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Greece will be channeling 3 billion euros into reconstruction and upgrade works in the Region of Thessaly, which was hit by destructive floods last fall.

Demand for Airbnb-style accommodation in Greece for Catholic Easter in March was down compared to other European countries found a study.

The rebranding of the wider Athens region will focus in large part on tapping into its cultural wealth.

With a tourism strategy focused on sustainability, accessibility, and extending the season, the mayor of Skiathos, Thodoris Tzoumas, has high expectations for this year.

As part of efforts to expand its scope and attract funds, Thessaloniki’s tourism organization will operate as a DMO (destination management organization).

Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand.

Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%.

Greek hotels are among the elite group of winners on Tripadvisor’s lists of the Best of the Best Hotels in the World and in Europe for 2024.

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels.

Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was recently voted the Best Tourism Organization for 2023 by members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association.

Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation.

Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February.

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

CLIA attended the G7 Transport Ministerial Session on Maritime Connectivity and stressed the need to ensure seafarer safety, considering current security threats in the Red Sea and elsewhere.

Greece has designated 198 beaches as protected and announced the launch of the ‘MyCoast’ platform for shoreline use auctions and violation reports.

Greece is taking actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic.

Greece will participate in the “Tourism Expo Japan 2024” travel festival within the framework of the Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism initiative.