Tourism

The number of international arrivals at Thessaloniki's Makedonia Airport posted a significant increase last year compared with 2022, while the tourism season launched earlier for the cruise sector in the northern port city this year and the prospects are very encouraging for 2024, Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Rapti announced in a video call at a conference organized by the Regional Union of Mu

The space tourism industry is on the brink of commercial reality

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is visiting New York, prioritizing the US market as part of efforts to enhance traditional inbound tourism destinations in line with the ministry's action plan for 2024.

The aim of her visit is to solidify Greece as a top-choice tourism destination for US travelers, aiming to boost revenues by enhancing the country's tourism image and identity.

Turkish hoteliers are hopeful that tourism activity in 2024 will be as strong as it was last year or even better.

The year has started with the best of prospects as regards arrivals from Ireland, after a strong increase (+33%) of air arrivals from Dublin in the first nine months of 2023, versus the same period in 2022.

Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni met with Swedish Ambassador to Greece Johan Borgstam on Tuesday to discuss strengthening tourism ties between Greece and Sweden and promoting sustainable tourism in particular, with a focus on eco-friendly and nature-oriented travel.

The ancient city of Hierapolis, where lighting works continue, is preparing to host more tourists at night.

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that they will start night museums in the ruins, including the ancient city of Hierapolis, soon.

Greece expects more Chinese tourists this year by offering a tailored tourism product to suit the needs of the Chinese market, a Greek tourism official said on Wednesday.

BELGRADE - Serbia registered 9.4 pct more tourist visits in December 2023 relative to the same month of the year before and the number of overnight stays was up by 4.2 pct, according to figures released by the national statistical office.

Overnight stays generated by Serbian tourists were up by 5 pct y-o-y, while those generated by foreign tourists were up by 3.6 pct y-o-y.

Bulgaria saw a 22 percent increase in Turkish visitors during December 2023, as the Ministry of Tourism revealed. Considering this trend, Bulgarian authorities will focus on promoting the destination in the Turkish market, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Bulgaria recorded a 22 percent increase in Turkish tourists last December.