Greece Steps into a ‘Greener Future’ with Astypalea E-mobility Project

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Astypalea islands. Photo source: @VWGroup Greece took its first step toward a “greener future” on Wednesday, starting with the delivery by Volkswagen Group of eight electric vehicles to the South Aegean island of Astypalea. Greece joined forces with Volkswagen Group last year for the materialization of a pioneering pilot project aimed at transforming the Dodecanese […]

Recovery Fund to Drive Greek Tourism into New Era

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Alimos Marina. Photo Source: HRADF Greece’s tourism sector stands to gain significantly once its recovery plan is passed in Brussels, and funding is released and channeled into landmark projects, including the expansion the Piraeus port cruise pier, the Alimos Marina, Hellinikon, Asteria Glyfada, and Athens Airport, which will in turn create thousands of jobs. Tourism […]

Fraport Airport Upgrade Project in Greece Sends Message of Trust to Investors

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Kos Airport The decision by German transport giant Fraport to invest in the upgrade of 14 regional Greek airports is sending a loud message to global investors who are interested in doing business in Greece, said Stefan Schulte, chairman of the Executive Board of Fraport AG. Speaking during the launch event at the revamped Thessaloniki […]

Ios Island Waterway Permit for Seaplane Flights a Done Deal

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The Greek island of Ios is moving ahead with the creation of its own waterway after the finalization of the licensing process by Deputy Transport Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis. The permit has been granted to the Municipal Port Authority which has named Water Airports (Ellinika Ydatodromia) as the concessionaire for the project. The South Aegean Region […]

Greek PM: Regional Airport Upgrades An Investment in Tourism

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece was entering a new era thanks to a 440-million-euro investment by Fraport Greece in the upgrade of 14 regional airports on islands and in the mainland. In Thessaloniki on Wednesday attending the launch event which was delayed due to Covid-19, Mitsotakis expressed his hope that

Greece’s Hellinikon Project, Casino Get Clearer Timeline

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Hellinikon project Works on two projects expected to breathe new life into the Athenian Riviera – Hellinikon and its casino – are set to begin in the coming months, according to company executives participating in the recent 6th Delphi Economic Forum. One of the country’s largest investments expected to attract more than 1.5 million tourists each […]

Greece is a ‘Tourism Brand’ to Invest in, Says GNTO President

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Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou on Thursday informed professionals from five Arab countries of North Africa on the advantages that make Greece an ideal destination for tourism investments. “The need for safety, contact with nature and authentic – experiential experiences, as well as the search for new, alternative and quality

Parliament Approval Next Key Step for Greece’s Hellinikon Project

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Photo Source: thehellinikon.com One of the most ambitious projects in Greece, the mega Hellinikon investment at Athens’ former airport in the southern suburbs on the coast, moves closer to implementation after Greek parliament ratified this week the contract transferring partial ownership of area at the former airport site to Greek developer Lamda Development, paving the

Mohegan Assures Commitment to ‘INSPIRE Athens’ Investment in Hellinikon

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) on Tuesday assured that it maintains its commitment to its INSPIRE Athens investment in Hellinikon. Inspire Athens will be Greece’s first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC), to be constructed as part of the pioneering multi-billion development Hellinikon project. “Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) remains committed to Inspire

Greek Tourism to Enter New Era with 11 Key Projects

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Alimos Marina. Photo Source: HRADF Eleven major investments in cruise, marina, and airport infrastructure are expected to take Greek tourism to the next level after Covid-19, according to a report released this week by Axia Ventures. Titled “Greece: Post-Covid Perspective”, the report’s analysts forecast better and faster-than-expected tourism recovery after the pandemic