Tourism

It ranked 8th regarding short-stay accommodations booked via online platforms - Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor

Bank of Greece data says increase in related revenue is due to higher numbers of visitors from EU-27 member-states

Olive oil has been a staple in Greek society and culture, since the "beginning of time", holding a central place in all aspects of life

Andros, the most northern Cycladic island in the Aegean, offers the most affordable options, with prices ranging between 2,000 and 4,000 euros per square meter.

In May, total tourism revenue increased by 6.8%, while arrivals rose by 21.3%. However, the average spending per trip decreased by 12.2%

This growth, averaging about 20,000 new units per month, pushed the total number of accommodations to 224,860 by June, up from 204,578 the previous year.

Attendees can enjoy cinema and photography, explore the arts of painting and woodcarving, and revel in stargazing, outdoor film screenings, and concerts beneath the night sky.

Overall, during the first half of 2024, Fraport Greece's airports achieved remarkable results, handling more than 12.7 million passengers, a 7.8% increase compared to 2023.

Owner of Minoan Lines Grimaldi Group acquired a 67% share of the port for a total price of 80 million euros.

The warning was issued by a local councilman, who urged residents to stay put and limit their activities during the mass influx of cruise ships

In Vonitsa, Aetolia-Acarnania, the Varko Bay resort is emerging as the first ultra-luxury retreat by Banyan Tree in Europe.

Through its partnership with Netflix, the GNTO hopes to attract tourists and filmmakers to Greece.

Uber, the US-based multinational said use of the app to hail a ride in Greece last April was up 72% compared with April 2023

In the pursuit of restoring beach accessibility for all, Euronews highlights the crucial role of local citizens using the MyCoast app to report violations, while the app identifies compliant businesses.

Over the past two decades, grape production on Santorini has plummeted nearly 50%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%, according to data from the Santorini Wine Producers Association

The airports welcoming the most tourists this month are Athens International Airport, followed by Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, Thessaloniki, Kos, Chania, Zakynthos, Santorini, and Mykonos.

The Ministry of Culture has announced adjustments to the operating hours of the Archaeological Site due to anticipated high temperatures exceeding 40°C

According to the Plan, cruise ship passengers will be transported by shuttle boats from Piraeus port to the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF), so that they can then travel to Athens

Furthermore, Greece is positioned among the leaders in increased inbound tourist spending since the start of 2024, currently holding the second position with a notable 25% growth.

As demand for wellness travel soars, Greece takes steps to tap into the huge potential. 'To Vima English Edition' spoke to national tourism board chief Angela Gerekou about what’s being done.