Morningstar DBRS ranks Greece among Europe’s higher wildfire property risks by 2050, as climate hazards raise economic concerns across the continent....

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Copernicus data shows record early-summer heat across Western Europe, as drought, low river flows and extreme ocean temperatures add to climate pressures....

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Athens International Airport (AIA) welcomed nearly 4 million passengers in July, with traffic up 4.7% as growth continued across domestic and international markets....

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Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, on why completing the Trans-European Transport Network, scaling alternative fuels and delivering the first-ever common European Tourism Policy are Europe's priorities in an unstable world. Part of GTP's Thought Lead...

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Eduardo Santander, CEO of the European Travel Commission (ETC), on the shift toward regional, off-season and higher-value travel, and why Europe's competitive advantage may no longer be scale but confidence, familiarity and meaning. Part of GTP's Thought Leaders 2026 feature....

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Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), on why resilience without sustainability is incomplete, and how standards, self-assessment tools and measurement help destinations address the underlying pressures that make them vulnerable. Part of GTP's Thought Leaders 2026 featu...

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Rafael Schvartzman, Regional Vice President Europe at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on fuel costs, the SAF mandate, EU261 and the Entry/Exit System, and why Greece is disproportionately exposed when European connectivity weakens. Part of GTP's Thought Leaders 2026 feature....

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Athens Airport ranked among Europe's top-performing Mega airports in H1 2026 as ACI Europe reported slowing passenger traffic growth across the continent amid geopolitical pressures....

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IATA reports a 1.7% decline in global air travel demand for June 2026, with Europe leading international growth as other markets weakened....

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One in three foreign buyers of vacation homes in Greece chose Crete in 2026, with the island attracting strong demand thanks to competitive prices and year-round appeal....

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Elafonissi Beach on Crete has been ranked fifth in Europe in Quotezone's 2026 beach index, recognized for its warm waters, strong visitor reviews and natural beauty....

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Greece is attracting strong summer and autumn travel demand from key European markets, says ETC data....

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WTTC has backed industry calls for a coordinated rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System, warning that border delays could disrupt travel....

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Europe’s airports and airlines are calling for a more flexible Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout to reduce summer border delays....

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European airports have reaffirmed their commitment to Net Zero, with more airports joining the initiative and over 100 targeting the goal by 2030....

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Greece remains among Europe’s preferred destinations for long-haul travellers despite softer overseas travel demand, according to ETC....

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A new 1.1-billion-euro EU funding call aims to support transport infrastructure, military mobility, ports and logistics projects across Europe....

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Greece, Bulgaria and Romania are moving forward with plans for a Black Sea-Aegean transport corridor across Southeastern Europe....

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Athens International Airport secured investment-grade ratings from Moody’s and S&P and attracted 2.6 billion euros in demand for its 500 million-euro bond issue....

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ACI Europe warns that proposed EU State aid rule changes for aviation could weaken regional airports and reduce air connectivity, particularly in smaller regions....

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