Tourism

The government's policies to attract foreign property buyers to boot the economy is working, reports German newspaper Handelsblatt

The island has been highlighted by the National Geographic in the UK and Condé Nast Traveller, meanwhile Europa Nostra placed it on its endangered list due to the risk of overtourism

Europa Nostra says three Greek islands are at risk due to surge in tourism development and rampant construction.

It is estimated that an astonishing 131 cruise ships out of the total 412 worldwide will make port calls - a place where a ship stops on its journey - in Greek ports

Hotelier families from Rhodes and Crete are expanding their businesses, key players in the development of Greek tourism and hotel chains.

Arrival data from Athens International Airport (AIA) show that tourist flow to Greece’s capital is off to a good start. However, to the hoteliers’ concern, this increased traffic is not reflected in hotel bookings around the city. Passenger traffic at AIA during the first quarter of 2024 totaled at 5,215 million, a 16.5% increase compared […]

The publication praises Naxos' rich historical tapestry showcased through its white marbles, ancient temples, and monumental Kouros statues.

Specifically, according to available data, arrivals from the Polish market have significantly increased during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.

Greek authorities have launched inspections ahead of the summer season aiming to crack down on beach access violations with fines reaching up to 60,000 euros.

Greek PM sees Greece evolving into the ‘the best destination in the world’ thanks to integrated experiences that blend cultural heritage with natural offerings

"The small size of our island and its coastal geomorphology simply do not allow for the placement of even a few beach umbrellas," says the Mayor Fotis Mangos.

Greece is ready to welcome millions of tourists this year but businesses are still struggling to find staff. To Vima speaks with stakeholders about what needs to be done.

Major tour operators like TUI and Jet2.com have expanded their flight offerings and vacation packages to popular Greek island destinations for both Easter and the summer season.

A pilot program allowing 7-day express visas to be issued to Turkish citizens wishing to visit 10 islands in the eastern Aegean began on April 1

Domestic and international passenger traffic alike exceeded 2023 levels by 12.6% and 23.5%, respectively

Ranked 11th is Andros, a Cycladic island, featuring the captivating "Tis Grias to Pidima Beach," renowned for its mesmerizing hues and distinctive rocky formations submerged in the sea.

The Israeli market ranks seventh in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in Athens for the January to July 2023 period, recording the second-highest growth rate in passenger traffic and tourist arrivals

Highlighting its historical significance as the birthplace of Pythagoras, the island is hailed as a gem of the Aegean

Air China has announced five flights a week from Beijing, while Juneyao Airlines has commenced three flights from Shanghai, in partnership with Aegean Airlines