Tourism

Meanwhile, new luxury chain hotels are expected to open in various regions of the Greece as the season begins.

Daily vacation expenses also hit a record high in 2023, as Germans spent an average of €129 per day, marking a 19% hike compared to two years prior. Greece was the most expensive destination at €160 per day

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni took part in a teleconference organized by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce

A meeting between high-profile stakeholders, including Fraport, Asian tourism agents, and tour operators could take place in the immediate future, possibly in March, in Rhodes

Each one has that special something for the moment couples hope will be etched in their memories forever

In Athens, where Blueground operates amid robust demand, expansion plans target high-demand areas like Marousi, Kifisia, and Glyfada, with occupancy rates remaining strong

Eastern Aegean island presented as particularly advantageous for those with ample vacation time or flexible living arrangements

What is more, Greece is gearing up for price hikes, after the government's decision to introduce a new levy termed 'contribution for resilience to climate change'

The easy-to-reach beach of Sarakiniko (from ‘Saracen’, meaning it was once a pirates’ cove) comes in fifth on the list

The Cyclades islands in the central Aegean, and in particular the serene isles of Serifos, Sifnos and Folegandros, have been short-listed for Europa Nostra’s “7 Most Endangered programme” for 2024. The program, an ongoing partnership between Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute (EIBI) since 2013, seeks to identify endangered monuments and sites in […]

The PM expressed his optimism that the tourist sector in Greece would experience a great year.

The flights are slated to commence in June as the company is set to inaugurate a direct route linking Athens with Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the third most populous city in the Gulf Kingdom

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One of the key highlights of this expansion plan includes the re-establishment of the iconic "Hilton" brand in Athens, which was withdrawn in 2021 from the prestigious Vasilissis Sofias Avenue property

The residences in the complex, to be completed by 2026, will bear the Waldorf Astoria by Hilton brand

"The significant increase in visitation during off-peak months like May, June, September, and October confirms that we are on the right track," stated Antonis Mettos, the president of the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Ios.

Patission Street, Athens, Wednesday, 10.30 am Seven tourists pull up in front of the Technical University, their engines turned off, waiting for students on a school trip to the National Archaeological Museum. They are parked in a bus lane, right next to the “no stopping or parking” sign and under the cables that provide power […]

"It's no coincidence that the Greek islands served as a source of inspiration for Lord Byron," emphasizes the travel magazine.

Regarding the 20-acre forested area on the northeastern side of the complex, the plan focuses on creating parks and recreational spaces, worship areas, an amphitheater, and a children's playground

Similar assessments were made by the new president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, Yiannis Hatzis, who, forecast that 2024 will be a very good year.