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US video streaming platform Amazon has selected the Greek island of Paros as the filming location for its new series “Malice”, starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice van Houten.

Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s.

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to speed up the completion of infrastructure upgrades in order for the sector to remain competitive.

Cruise travel is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient tourism sectors.

The UK media has applauded Greece for the ‘Rodos Week’ initiative that offers free hotel stays to travelers that were forced to flee Rhodes in July 2023 due to wildfires.

Thessaloniki’s TIF-Helexpo announced actions to reach out to the Latin American market with an initial focus on the Andean states.

Athens Medical Association Chairman George Patoulis has been re-elected president of the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour for a third term.

The Greek tourism sector boosted the country’s economy by 28.5 billion euros in 2023, accounting for 13% of GDP.

To cope with municipal expenses driven by tourist numbers, the mayor of Athens has suggested for hotels to allocate a portion of their earnings.

Greek Tourism Minister tells Delphi Forum that strategies should now focus on local communities and the welfare of employees.

Zeus International this year will continue upgrading hotels in its portfolio and strengthening its footprint in Greece and abroad.

Athens is the nicest smelling city in the world, according to a new global study from vape company Haypp.

Three marinas and two ski resorts in Greece have so far been approved for upgrades with funds from the “Greece 2.0” plan.

Travelers who were evacuated from Rhodes in July 2023 due to the fires can now apply for a free six-night spring or autumn stay on the island.

Hotels and radio stations in Greece exempt from requirement to play Greek-language music.

Greece’s tourism minister said climate change was forcing Greece and the world to identify new ways to adapt to a new reality.

Travel agents from Europe and the United States had the opportunity to get to know Thessaloniki as an attractive city break destination.

The Greek government has announced fines up to 60,000 euros to ensure that Greece’s beaches are always accessible to the public.

European Commissioner Gentiloni commended Greece for the positive performance of its economy.