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Bank of Greece: Double-digit increase in tourism revenues in the first four months of the year

The surplus in the services balance increased due to the improvement in the travel balance and the balance of other services, which was partially offset by the decrease in the surplus in the transport balance according to the Bank of Greece. Compared with April 2024, arrivals of non-resident travelers increased by 6.4% and related receipts […]

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Sailors announces new 24-hour strike | Escalation of conflict with coastal ship operators

The mobilization of the Panhellenic Union of Merchant Marine Sailors (PENEN) is entering a phase of head-on confrontation with the shipowners.  PENEN is entering a phase of confrontation, warning of a general strike across the entire coastal shipping sector if there is no substantial response from shipowners and the government. Following a new meeting held […]

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Olga Kefalogianni at SETE: Need for quality and sustainable development of Greek tourism

With the central message being the need for quality and sustainable development of Greek tourism, the Minister of Tourism, Ms. Olga Kefalogianni, addressed the 33rd General Assembly of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), emphasizing the strategic importance of tourism for the Greek economy and presenting the government’s key initiatives for the further development […]

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The Municipality of Rhodes establishes a Destination Management and Promotion Organization

The Municipality of Rhodes (DMMO Rhodes) is moving forward with the establishment of a Destination Management and Marketing Organization, adopting a modern and holistic model for the management of its tourist destination. This decision is a strategic policy choice by the Mayor of Rhodes, Alexandros Koliadis, who, since the beginning of his term, has highlighted […]

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Yannis Paraschis: Measures should be taken for short-term rentals and to support investment plans in tourism

The main issue of the lack of spatial planning was highlighted as a major priority by SETE President Yannis Paraschis, speaking at the closed session of the 33rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Association, in which he described the development of Greek tourism over the previous year as extremely positive. The SETE president emphasized the […]

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SETE: Call for support for tourism competitiveness | Interventions by key players

The president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Yannis Paraschis, appeared cautiously optimistic about the course of Greek tourism for another year during his speech at the closed session of the 33rd General Assembly of the However, he warned that “behind the positive assessment of both last year (40 million visitors and €21.7 […]

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70% of tourism investments rejected in the NSRF | €295.7 million for financing 1,573 investment projects by new SMEs

69.8% of the proposals submitted to the program “Supporting the Establishment and Operation of New Small and Medium-sized Tourism Enterprises” in the regions of North Aegean, Eastern Macedonia–Thrace, Central Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, Western Greece, Crete, Western Macedonia, Ionian Islands, Central Greece, and Peloponnese of the NSRF were rejected, either due to lack of budget or […]

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Olga Kefalogianni at Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum: Our goal is to develop a multi-theme tourism product

The key challenges facing the future of global tourism were identified during the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol, Cyprus, by the Minister of Tourism, Ms Olga Kefalogianni, who emphasized sustainable development, technological progress, strengthening the resilience of destinations, and new trends in demand for enriched travel experiences. This is an international initiative of the […]

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Vouliagmeni Coast: Terms for the next phase of the tender process

With seven conditions that will ensure sustainable development for the benefit of the local community, the competitive process for the long-term lease of the organized beach “Akti Vouliagmenis” will enter its next phase in the coming weeks. Hellenic Public Properties is currently conducting a legal and technical review of the expressions of interest in order […]

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UN Tourism Commission for Europe Meets in Baku to Further Strengthen Regional Cooperation

The 71st session of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe was held as the region welcomed 125 million international tourist arrivals in the first three months of the year, a 2% rise on last year. European destinations also recorded a collective USD 7.25 billion in visitor spending in the first quarter of the year. At […]

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