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The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has sealed off the two top floors and the rooftop bar of Coco-Mat Athens BC which were blocking views to the Acropolis.

The Greek Shipping Ministry is moving ahead with the green transition of the sector with Souda and Stylida port upgrades.

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) held an exclusive gathering in Athens, celebrating the vital role and continuous cooperation among its members in the aviation sector.

The number of short-term rentals in Greece last year increased by 15% compared to 2022 positioning the country 6th in the EU.

Greece is aiming to set up a maritime cluster that will focus on developing green technologies for the shipping sector.

Thanos Hotels and Resorts, a family-run company in Cyprus, is aiming to open 10 new hotels in Greece over the next three years.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is optimistic about the airline industry’s prospects in 2024.

Greece’s businesses still have a long way to go towards full digital transition with costs and lack of specialized human resources making it even harder.

Athens is one of the top travel destinations this summer for travelers from the United States, according to data from Google Flights.

Greece remains a top holiday destination for Israeli travelers, according to feedback from Israel-based tourism professionals and media at the IMTM expo in Tel Aviv.

Peloponnese tourism stakeholders agree to design a long-term tourism strategy that will focus on Arcadia’s sustainable tourism potential.

Greece passed its revised golden visa rules which increase investment limits and foresee a grace period for in-the-process buys to August 30.

Actions will be taken to attract tourists to Kalavryta all year round, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Europe’s tourism bodies, including HOTREC, ACI Europe, A4E, CLIA and ECTAA, will gather on Rhodes to discuss the climate crisis.

Turkey’s Southwind Airlines plans to take legal action after the European Commission banned it from entering EU airspace.

The first direct flight from Shanghai to Athens marks the beginning of stronger tourism ties between China and Greece, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greece is one of the top 5 countries in the world with the best beach destinations for solo travelers, according to a report by Wizz Air.

Greece will offer free accommodation on Rhodes to those evacuated from their hotels during the destructive fires last summer.

The Greek Tourism Ministry welcomed dozens of investment plans seeking funding for upgrades and modernization.