Air China launches Shanghai-Athens air connection on December 22, Chinese Ambassador Xiao Junzheng says
China's ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng, in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on Wednesday, referred to his country's pandemic prevention and...
Greece shapes the future of tourism together with top leaders of the market, Kikilias says
"Greece has been globally recognised for its hospitality, its natural beauty, its culture, its history, its people. With its dynamic presence in all forums,...
Ferry linking Thessaloniki with Izmir suspends operation until the summer of 2023
The ferry link between the city of Thessaloniki and the Turkish coastal city of Izmir will be temporarily suspended after its last winter run...
Increasing direct flights from Saudi Arabia to Greece the focus of Kikilias’ meeting with Prince Ahmed Al Khateeb
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias had a series of contacts and meetings with the leaders of the global tourism market, as part of his visit...
Tourism Minister Kikilias in Riyadh for 22nd WTTC
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has travelled to Riyadh, where he will participate in the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
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Interest in less popular destinations helped boost travel revenues in 2022, minister says
Tourism revenues exceeded those of last year by 3 billion euros, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Sunday, as a result of the extension...
The 12th Conference of Selectour in Greece a vote of confidence, Kikilias says
The decision by Selectour, France's leading network of independent travel agencies, to hold its 12th Annual Conference in Greece was a vote of confidence...
PHILOXENIA 2022: Greece remains among the top tourism destinations
Greece continues to attract the attention of its traditional markets and everything shows that it remains among the top tourism destinations, the head of...
Revenues from tourism already exceed 18 bln euros, Kikilias says
The revenues from Greek tourism have already exceeded 18 billion euros this year, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said to the press on Friday, on...
Philoxenia: Realtors note spike in Balkan interest for properties in Thessaloniki
The number of Balkan nationals looking for real estate to buy in Thessaloniki has risen exponentially, realtors told Philoxenia's 3rd Forum "Tourism, Real Estate,...
The government is working on a framework for the short-term rental market, Kikilias says
Short-term leases are part of Greece's tourism product, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Monday at a conference organised by the Hellenic Chamber of...
Greece tops the list in four categories of the Travvy Awards 2022
Greece and the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) took the first place (Gold) in three categories of the 8th Travvy Awards 2022, one of...
Passenger traffic in Athens airport approached 2019 levels in October
Passenger traffic in the Athens International Airport soared in October, approaching 2019 levels, and bringing the country's largest airport back to pre-pandemic levels. More...
Kikilias addresses inauguration of Athens Intern’l Tourism Expo 2022
The year 2022 is proving an excellent one for Greek tourism, as the country upgraded its product, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias at Zappeion...
Athens International Tourism Expo 2022 kicks off on Thursday
Athens International Tourism Expo 2022 (AIT) will be inaugurated on Thursday by Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Ceneral...