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Rather, the focus lies on the quality of tourist arrivals and their economic impact, prioritizing sustainable growth and meaningful contributions to the local economy.

Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis highlights the significance of this gathering, uniting stakeholders to devise solutions for a brighter future

“Our nations' friendship is rooted in our shared history, cultural ties, struggle for freedom, and aspirations for a secure future," noted Kefalogianni in her speech emphasizing the importance of collaboration in tourism for the economic development and prosperity of both countries.

For the 12-month period of January-December, non-resident traveler arrivals rose by 17.6%, with related receipts increasing by 15.7%

As the BoG figures show, travel receipts amounted to 20.459 billion euros, a 12.7% uptick from 18.151 billion euros in 2019

Instability in the Red Sea region is expected to boost cruise ship tourism to Greece in the coming months and over the summer, according to reports at the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). Major cruise lines are avoiding the area by canceling or adjusting itineraries, and have not scheduled any passage in the area until […]

The scheme, incorporated gradually into the economy in 2022, was introduced to ensure legal transparency for the protection of employees and reduce the high percentages of undeclared work.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni took part in a teleconference organized by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce

What is more, Greece is gearing up for price hikes, after the government's decision to introduce a new levy termed 'contribution for resilience to climate change'

The residences in the complex, to be completed by 2026, will bear the Waldorf Astoria by Hilton brand

Similar assessments were made by the new president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, Yiannis Hatzis, who, forecast that 2024 will be a very good year.

The five major markets of inbound tourism to Greece, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and the USA, contributed a total of €8.9 billion for 2023 to the Greek tourism industry, with German travelers taking the lion’s share (€2.9 billion).

Event aims to facilitate Greek and other EU citizens seeking employment in the sector for the 2024 summer tourist season

Greece's tourism sector has been growing steadily faster over the last decade, as the number of tourist overnight stays increased by 63% (2013-2023)

For the 11-month term January-November of 2023 it recorded a surplus of €17.895,5 million, the data revealed

The European Union’s all-important tourism industry appears to have fully recovered from pandemic-related repercussions, as Eurostat last week announced that the number of overnight stays in the Union in 2023 had exceeded 2.92 billion. This is 1.6% higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 2.87 billion overnight stays and is the highest recorded to date. The […]

This figure represents a 12.5% increase in revenues compared to the respective period in the previous year which also marked a record (€17.88 billion).

The Norwegian preference for Greece was further validated at the international tourism exhibition Reiselivsmessen/Travelxpo 2024, which took place last month in Oslo

Crete, Samos and Corfu atop the list

Crete, Rhodes, and Kos are our clients' favorites, ranking 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the preferences of German holidaymakers," noted the TUI representative, highlighting that the company expects an increase in demand and is continuously expanding its portfolio.