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The Region of Epirus received the highest hotel satisfaction scores in November for mainland Greece.

New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas announces priority projects for the Greek capital, including the addition of 1,000 new trees by spring.

Thirteen oneworld member airlines will contribute operational data to IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator, hence improving the quality and accuracy of the tool.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will be tapping into TikTok and new media to promote Greece to new markets.

Greece is a trending international destination for Irish travelers this year, according to Airbnb’s 2024 travel predictions.

Athens Airport in 2023 reached a record high with passenger traffic over 28 million, surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels by some 10%.

The European Commission has referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to establish and communicate its maritime spatial plans.

Tourists from Bulgaria led the new road arrival record in Northern Greece marking a 31.6 percent rise over 2022.

Greece is a top destination of choice by wealthy or high-net-worth individuals wishing to migrate, found a recent survey.

Dimitris Ganitis takes over as the new managing director of TCB, which aims to promote Thessaloniki as an ideal destination for meetings and conventions.

Greece ranks 7th among the Top 15 countries with a projected inflow of 1,200 high-net-worth buyers for 2023.

Thessaloniki hotels outdid those in Athens in November in terms of value for money and customer satisfaction.

Greece has opened a new charter permission system for international recreational boats and vessels.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Safety and product rating website AirlineRatings has named Air New Zealand as its safest airline for 2024.

The Greek city of Thessaloniki is included among the 20 top LGBTQ-friendly destinations that queer travelers should have on their radar in 2024.

Athanasios Liagkos, the executive chairman of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, has been elected president of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) for a two-year mandate.

International arrivals to Greece reached 33.4 million in the January-November period, contributing to the country’s complete post-Covid recovery.

The number of applications for Greece’s residence by investment program increased by 117% in the first 11 months of 2023.

Short-term rental properties in Greece are now obliged to pay a stayover duty in favor of municipalities.