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Athens Municipality celebrates the 150th anniversary of Athens City Hall with a pioneering 3D virtual tour showcasing the building’s unique history.

The Municipality of Sfakia has partnered with the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency to implement preservation initiatives aimed at enhancing the Samaria Gorge.

The Pierian Organization of Tourism Development and Promotion (POTAP) is actively expanding its reach into the Turkish tourist market, with the aim of attracting visitors from Greece’s neighboring country.

Central Macedonia’s diverse tourism offerings were recently showcased at two key international events in Sweden and Germany.

Greek airports have achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with passenger traffic reaching a new record for the first eleven months of the year.

Greece welcomed 33.788 million foreign tourists in the first 10 months of 2024, generating 20.94 billion euros in travel receipts.

Athens is not experiencing overtourism, but findings highlight its vulnerability due to rising visitor numbers and the strain on its infrastructure.

Supply chain disruptions, including delivery delays, aging fleets, and parked aircraft, are expected to limit airlines’ capacity for growth in 2025, according to IATA.

The European Commission has introduced a groundbreaking Flight Emissions Label (FEL) to provide transparent data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for flights within and departing the EU.

Greece ranks among the top five countries with the strongest economic performance in 2024, according to an analysis by The Economist.

The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled its 2024 selection of Athens’ finest restaurants, offering both local food enthusiasts and international gourmets a comprehensive guide to the Greek capital’s exceptional culinary scene.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025.

Greece is facing growing concerns over overtourism, as a recent survey reveals it as a significant issue among Greeks.

Greece and Turkey are focusing on strategies to achieve mutual benefits in the tourism sector.

IATA and Airports Council International (ACI) are locked in a debate over airport capacity and slot regulations.

The revised EU Package Travel Directive clarifies several aspects of previous legislation, particularly focusing on refunds, insolvency protection, and the use of vouchers.

Athens emerged as a standout destination in 2024, achieving an impressive 17% year-on-year growth and securing a spot in ForwardKeys’ ranking of top-performing global destinations.

The Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni has decided to implement a new 12-year sustainable development fee on businesses, sparking concerns among hotel owners.

Twenty-one island port upgrade projects have been included in the strategic investments of Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF), expediting their progress.

Athens, Santorini and Crete ranked among the top European and global destinations for 2025 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.