Austrian tour operator Alltours has expanded its summer 2020 Greece programs adding airline seats and hotel options to meet rising demand.
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Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis Lays Out Ten-Year Plan
Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis previews ten-year plan for tourism in Greece focused on quality, sustainability and authenticity.
Tourism Minister Theoharis Invites Arab Companies to Invest in Greece
Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited entrepreneurs from the Arab world to visit Greece and invest funds in the country’s tourism sector.
For Brits Visiting Greece: Time to “Get Ready for Brexit”
The U.K. and Greek governments have issued instructions online for Great Britain citizens to get ready for Brexit.
GNTO Promotes Halkidiki to Polish Tour Operators
At an event organized by Mouzenidis Travel Polska, the GNTO presented Halkidiki’s tourism value to more than 30 Polish Tour Operators.
Greek Hoteliers Get Ready for 2020 Season Balancing Act
Greece’s 2019 tourism season warns of a disastrous 2020. Unless stakeholders think outside the box, Crete and other markets will suffer.
More Americans Visiting Europe: Via SquareMouth 2019 Traveler Trends
According to a travel trends report from SquareMouth released late last month, a lot more Americans are choosing to spend their vacation days in Europe this season.
Rebecca Skevaki Gives Black & White On Overtourism On Santorini
Argophilia Travel News talks with one of Greece’s most influential tour executives, Rebecca Skevaki about overtourism on Santorini.
Thomas Cook-Greece Meetup May Signal “Funny Business” As Usual
Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis says he sees “business as usual” with Thomas Cook’s CEO Peter Fankhauser.
Overnight Stays at Thessaloniki’s Hotels Decline First Half of 2019
According to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, overnight stays in hotels in have dropped by 16,486 in the first half of 2019.
Last Month’s Most Interesting Greece Travel News
A roundup of May’s best, worst, and most helpful Greece travel and tourism news from Argophilia Travel.
Greek Tourism Ministry Gives Okay for Leros Marina
eece’s Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos has approved an agreement for the construction of a marina on the island of Leros.
Video Captured of Dolphins at Play Offshore Mykonos
Mykonos video captured shows sailing passengers off Mykonos getting visited by dolphins surround their vessel.
Greece Tourist Spending 27.7% More as of Q1 2019
Greece has experienced a 21.9% increase in average expenditure per trip in the first quarter of the 2019 touristic season.
Kastelli Airport Project Goes Forward on Crete
Greece’s Parliament has ratified an agreement to build a modern international airport at Kastelli on Crete.