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Greece to ban short-term rentals in parts of Athens
Joining a string of European nations grappling with overtourism, Greece has introduced a ban on new licenses for short-term rentals… Read More
Ryanair alleges refusal by Athens Airport to pass on cut on passenger taxes
Ryanair, an Irish ultra low-cost carrier, has lodged a formal appeal with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) against Athens… Read More
Maria Sharapova to host wellness retreat at Amanzoe in Greece
Tennis icon Maria Sharapova will host a wellness retreat at Amanzoe in Greece, in association with luxury hotel Aman Resorts. … Read More
Real estate company promotes Greek Golden Visa in India before hike in rates on August 31
Of the various Golden visa schemes in Europe, which guarantee permanent residency to anyone for a minimum level of investment,… Read More
To curb overcrowding, Greece to impose new ‘beach bill’ & climate tax
Greece’s beaches are now subject to stringent new rules, which will have an impact on travellers planning summer trips there…. Read More
The Set Collection to launch Deos in Mykonos, Greece
The Set Collection, a luxury hotel brand based in London, is set to debut its latest property Deos Mykonos on… Read More
Athens participates in OTM 2024 to enhance Indian footfall
In alignment with its goal to gain momentum in India, the City of Athens and the This is Athens –… Read More
India key focus for tourism expansion for Greece
Keen to tap into the burgeoning Indian market, the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) recently participated in the OTM Mumbai… Read More
Greece tourism revenues over EUR 20 billion from Jan-Nov23
Following a positive travel season in Greece, travel receipts reached EUR 20.115 billion between January and November in 2023, says… Read More
Greece predicts earning EUR 1.5 bn through Golden Visas in 2023
A total of EUR 1.32 billion have been brought to Greece since the beginning of this year through the Golden… Read More
Greece to increase Acropolis entry fees by 50 pc in 2025
Greece has announced plans to increase the entry fees of one of the most famous attractions, UNESCO World Heritage Site… Read More
Six Senses to debut on Greek Peloponnesian Riviera
Thai luxury hospitality firm Six Senses says that it will be entering the Greek market as its Six Senses Porto… Read More
Greece tourism revenues in October exceed 2019 level
Greece recorded Eur 1.5 billion in tourism revenues in October 2022, a good 3.3 pc above the pre-pandemic number recorded… Read More
OTOAI, Greek Embassy organise promotional meet in New Delhi
The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) organised a Members’ Meet in association with the Greek Embassy in New… Read More