Greece’s Tourism and Economy Ministries plan to repurpose public tourism schools into hotel-school hybrids under 99-year PPP leases, inspired by Switzerland’s model.
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Greece Issues Seasonal Flu Vaccine Guidelines
The Ministry of Health issued recommendations for flu vaccination in 2025–2026, urging timely shots for seniors, children, pregnant women, and high-risk groups.
Mykonos Hotel Loses Millions in Subsidy Over Missed Deadlines
TOURISMA AE, operator of Grecotel Mykonos Blu, lost state support of €877,760 after failing to complete a modernization project approved in 2007.
Greece Sells the Vertical Energy Spine of Europe
At the Athens Riviera Forum 2025, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou called the Vertical Gas Corridor Europe’s new energy backbone.
Greek Hoteliers Struggle Amid Short-Term Rental Boom
Greek tourism revenue reached €12.18 billion from January to July 2025, yet hoteliers struggle as short-term rentals dominate.
Santorini’s Monolithos Pier Project Gets the Green Light
Santorini secures €2.4M for a new emergency pier at Monolithos (set to finish by 2028) to ensure safer access for vessels and visitors.
Hotel Workers Demand More Than Applause: Lasithi MP Calls Out Tourism’s Ugly Truth
PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki brought hotel workers’ demands to Parliament, slamming a sector built on record profits but poor conditions.
Athens Airport to Add 90 New Air Traffic Controllers
Gov’t spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed 90 new air traffic controllers for Athens Airport. Officials promise fewer delays.
Deputy Shipping Minister Backs Island Strategy at Oinousses Conference
At the 16th Panhellenic Conference of Small Islands on Oinousses, Sept 26–28, 2025, Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas outlined strategies for funding, ferries, and EU policy.
Flights Unaffected by October 1 Strike After Court Ruling in Greece
Flights in Greece will run on October 1, 2025, after a court barred aviation unions from joining a nationwide strike. Ferries, trains, and taxis still face disruption.
Why Greece Is Betting on Medical Tourism
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni says Greece’s future lies not only in beaches but in hospitals too. Medical tourism is rising fast—and Thessaloniki just gave it a brand-new eye clinic.
Airbnb Rentals Face New Restrictions in Greece’s Hotspots
Greece extends its ban on new Airbnb licenses to Chania, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Paros, and Halkidiki, while AADE clarifies strict new rules on VAT, registry numbers, and rental limits.
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