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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.