Tourism

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

The prestigious list includes hospitality facilities compiled by assessing the services and quality of the finest luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and cruises worldwide.

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key highlights of this expansion plan includes the re-establishment of the iconic "Hilton" brand in Athens, which was withdrawn in 2021 from the prestigious Vasilissis Sofias Avenue property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

The analysis said the occupancy levels in Athens’s short-term rentals were steady and revenues per available unit witnessed a 15% increase

The five major markets of inbound tourism to Greece, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and the USA, contributed a total of €8.9 billion for 2023 to the Greek tourism industry, with German travelers taking the lion’s share (€2.9 billion).

Event aims to facilitate Greek and other EU citizens seeking employment in the sector for the 2024 summer tourist season

Key players in the Greek tourism market want to transition to a more sustainable tourism model, but concerns remain over how visitors will perceive changes and who will bear the costs

Greece's tourism sector has been growing steadily faster over the last decade, as the number of tourist overnight stays increased by 63% (2013-2023)

In recent years, trends are changing, resulting in the sought-after being the exploration of destinations beyond the ordinary

The level of the fee depends upon the time of year tourists will visit and the category of hotel or accommodation they stay at

As emphasized by Tsigaras the Bulgarians are the big spenders with investors from Israel seeking to purchase lower priced properties with aim to renovate and sell at a higher price making a lucrative profit.

For the 11-month term January-November of 2023 it recorded a surplus of €17.895,5 million, the data revealed