Hellenic Hoteliers Federation asks Greek PM Mitsotakis for a VAT cut, stricter short-term rental rules, and spatial framework reform....

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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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WTTC has published a new policy brief outlining seven principles to help destinations better manage tourism growth while creating long-term benefits for residents, businesses and visitors....

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The Municipality of Athens reports the first signs that the freeze on new short-term rental registrations is slowing market growth....

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New EU guidelines outline how tourism can grow sustainably across the Natura 2000 network while protecting Europe's most valuable natural habitats....

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An OECD report says Greece has moved beyond tourism recovery, with the focus now shifting to destination management, sustainability and long-term resilience....

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OECD countries welcomed a record 847 million international tourists in 2025, but geopolitical tensions and climate risks are reshaping tourism....

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STAMA says newly released tax authority data indicate Greece's short-term rental market is smaller than previously estimated and more geographically dispersed....

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Greece and France signed a new tourism cooperation agreement focused on sustainability, innovation, data-sharing and the sector's green and digital transition....

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SETE has proposed targeted revisions to Greece’s revised tourism spatial framework, calling for more flexible planning rules....

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EU ministers approved strategic tourism conclusions in Brussels focused on resilience, sustainability, connectivity and competitiveness amid geopolitical pressures....

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Greek tourism bodies have called for changes to the revised Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, raising concerns over carrying capacity, investment limits and small-business sustainability....

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STAMA has raised concerns over provisions in Greece’s revised tourism spatial framework that would include Airbnb-style rentals in carrying-capacity calculations alongside hotel beds....

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Infrastructure pressure and uneven destination planning could affect the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Greek tourism, says ITEP....

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Accessibility and overtourism were key themes during an EU tourism policy consultation in Athens....

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Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented Greece’s vision for more sustainable, community-focused tourism at the World Beautiful Business Forum 2026....

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Greece renews its push for EU tourism funding, highlighting a credit line proposal as crisis risks raise concerns over connectivity and costs....

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Greek regions and the hotel sector join forces to strengthen tourism policy, crisis management and sustainable development across destinations....

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The Greek Tourism Ministry outlined plans for marina upgrades and year-round tourism in Corfu, highlighting sustainable growth and infrastructure priorities....

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This op-ed explores how Attica’s traffic congestion affects daily life and tourism, arguing that sustainable mobility is key to improving the visitor experience and urban quality of life....

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