tourism market

GNTO 2020 Strategy Focuses on Affluent Tourists and New Markets

2019-10-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece will focus on new markets and affluent travelers according to the new GNTO tourism strategy for 2020.

Greece Must Nab Its Fair Share of the Silver Tourism Market

2018-11-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The theme of the Philoxenia Tourism Show in Thessaloniki this year focused on tapping into the burgeoning “silver tourism” market. The meetup brought into the limelight many key motivators for fast pacing a touristic campaign for older travelers.

Greece International Arrivals Stagnant for 2010

2010-12-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Some 10 million international tourists visited Greece so far this year. This number shows slight losses over 2009’s downward trend, giving pause to market experts and officials. 2009 was a very bad year for the industry in Greece, and the news that things are not progressing despite great prices and incentives is not good.

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Greek Navy Frigate Kimon Arrives at Souda Bay

2026-09-05 By Manuel Santos

The Greek Navy’s advanced frigate Kimon arrived at Souda Port in Chania, showcasing its modern air defense and anti-submarine capabilities.

Aivazovsky’s Arkadi Painting Returns to the Place that Inspired It

2026-09-05 By Victoria Udrea

Ivan Aivazovsky’s 1867 painting The Explosion of Arkadi Monastery is on display at Arkadi Monastery for three months.

Heraklion Hotel Workers’ Children Break Records in Panhellenic Success

2026-09-05 By Argophilia Travel News

More than 60 successful students were honored in Heraklion by the Hotel Workers’ Union, receiving €300 for their achievement in the Panhellenic exams.

Drivers Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Conditions on Roads Serving HMU, PAGNI, and University of Crete

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Drivers are raising concerns over dangerous conditions, heavy traffic and vehicles entering the opposite lane on roads serving HMU, PAGNI and the University of Crete.

Lasithi Is Trimming Trees So You Do Not Crash Into Them

2026-09-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Road crews in Lasithi are cutting branches and clearing roadside vegetation to improve visibility and make provincial roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

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