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In terms of economic impact from conference tourism on national GDP and employment, Greece ranks 47th out of 50 countries, placing it at the bottom among its European peers of comparable size

Road transport necessitates more decisive actions towards mass transit and active mobility (pedestrians, bicycles), particularly in urban centers and popular tourist spots.

The arrival of more than 32 million tourists is significantly impacting local communities and their essential services.

Citing Cirium figures, UK-based travel website travelweekly.co.uk reports that over 4,000 flights are scheduled to operate from UK airports to Greece in June 2024

The need to establish a sustainable model is the primary focus on the agenda of both the government and the tourism industry.

Preveza is trying to attract Serbian tourists, following a recent familiarization trip

Analysts at the National Bank of Greece (NGB) estimate that in 2024 Greek tourism could achieve new records, with arrivals reaching 35 million tourists

This emphasis stems from tourism's extensive interconnectivity with various sectors and its significant contribution, amounting to 10% of Europe's Gross Domestic Product.

European cities like Istanbul, Rome, and Milan are also seeing a rise in popularity, while destinations in Spain and Greece, including Athens, are losing ground after initial post-pandemic demand.

Greece is taking steps to tap into the lucrative wellness segment. To Vima English Edition spoke to the woman behind one of Europe’s leading retreat companies about how retreat tourism can be a gamechanger.

During these days, prices can dip as much as 17% compared to weekend rates, particularly for domestic flights.

QR code for hotel tipping; organizing activities (sight-seeing etc) during a layover and a digital solution for pleasure craft chartering get start-ups kudos

March of this year saw an even more impressive surge, with non-resident arrivals spiking by 31.2% and revenues jumping by 34.2% compared to March 2023.

Jobseekers in Greece can now download the JOBmatch app for free and connect with employers in tourism, hospitality, and F&B offering vacant positions

Wine industry insiders are optimistic about the domestic market's trajectory, buoyed by robust tourism performance.

Conde Nast Traveller hails Ios as the ultimate haven for sun worshippers and beach enthusiasts, praising its endless sandy beaches and diverse recreational activities, including diving.

New digital app ‘Jobmatch’ aims to help Greece’s tourism and hospitality sector fill hundreds of empty posts ahead of the tourism season.

However, despite this year’s bookings projected to rise slightly compared to last year, Yiannis Hatzis, President of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers, stresses the importance of strategic planning

20.6 billion euros in related revenues topped the previous year’s figure by 16.5%