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KEPE Says Tourism Cannot Sustain Greece In the Future

2021-06-07 by Phil Butler

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Tourism cannot be the pillar of long-term economic growth for Greece. The sector cannot keep pace to grow the country’s GDP.

Tags: European Stability Mechanism, Greece, Greece GDP, Greece tourism, IMF, KEPE, Klaus Regling, MSC Orchestra, Sustainable Greece, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel, tourism industry, UNWTO

Thousands of Tourism Jobs at Risk in Greece Over Covid-19 Pandemic

2020-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The COVID-19 outbreak leveling serious repercussions on Greece’s tourism industry. Thousands of jobs are at risk as because of the pandemic.

Tags: 2003 SARS, Coronavirus 2019, COVID-19, Greece, Greece businesses, Greece hotels, Greece tourism, KEPE, tourism, World Travel and Tourism Council

Airbnb Listings Boom in Greece May Be a Paradigm Shift

2018-10-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) has announced Airbnb listings in Greece skyrocketing to more than 126,000 short-term rentals as of June.

Tags: AirBnb, crete, Greece, Greece rentals, Greece tourism, holiday rentals, KEPE, rental market

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Stories of Interest

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Greece Just Set Rules for Staff Housing in Tourism

2026-01-19 By Victoria Udrea

A new Joint Ministerial Decision sets minimum standards for tourism worker accommodation with penalties and sealing measures.

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Austria Is Booking Crete Again Like It Is a Religion

2026-01-19 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete promoted year-round tourism at Ferien-Messe Wien (15–18 Jan 2026), citing 160,000 Austrian arrivals in 2025 and a 5% rise in prebookings.

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Finland Keeps Choosing Crete Again and Again

2026-01-19 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete charmed Finnish travelers again at Helsinki’s MATKA 2026 fair, with over 123,000 Finns choosing the island in 2025.

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Crete Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Local Rain, Mountain Snow and Safety Measures for Boats

2026-01-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Strong N–NE winds up to 7 Bft (locally higher), rain and weak mountain snow affect Crete (19 Jan 2026). Ports urge boat safety; heated shelters open.

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Hunting Tourism in Crete Faces Strict Enforcement After Illegal Hunting Case Near Hersonissos

2026-01-19 By Iorgos Pappas

An illegal hunting case near Hersonissos highlights Crete’s strict hunting enforcement. Rules, ethics, and safety tips for visitors.

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