Tourism

Picking hotels, the CNT editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes

Meanwhile, Greece's top destinations such as Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and Halkidiki are poised to set new records, with industry experts noting the rise of fresh travel patterns.

"Cycladic gems to almost untrodden Ionian isles, these are the best quiet Greek islands," notes the piece in The Tims entitled “16 of the best quiet Greek islands”

The diving park, according to the project, will cover a 30-hectare sea surface near the wider Varea beach front

Analysts at the National Bank of Greece (NGB) estimate that in 2024 Greek tourism could achieve new records, with arrivals reaching 35 million tourists

Austria, Switzerland, and Germany stand out as particularly noteworthy markets, given Naxos' broad appeal to families, couples, and adventure seekers," remarked Vangelis Katsaras, Deputy Mayor of Tourism for the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades.

The findings published by the research Institute revealed that although the numbers were not yet on par with pre-pandemic levels, a total of 6.2 million departures, 34.9 million overnight stays, and 2.4 billion euros in expenditures were recorded

Overall, during the first five months of 2024, airport traffic reached 10.71 million passengers, marking a 17% increase.

United Airlines now connects Athens and Chicago with daily flights to meet the growing demand by American travelers for Greece this summer.

Tourists visiting Greece will soon have quick access to useful AI-driven travel information via the new mAIGreece app available later this month.

The report on the Greek market reveals properties are in high demand by foreign homebuyers, usually just before summer

Despite mounting pressure, Minister of Maritime Affairs, Christos Stylianides, stands firm on market freedom, cautioning against price interventions.

Greek authorities assured all the visitors in Greece would return safely to their homes

Market pundits estimate the Tour Operator still owes approximately 2 million euros to hotels in Greece

Additionally, balancing the surge in demand with the needs of local residents presents a complex task

For 2024, projections suggest over 34 million cruise passengers, potentially nearing 35 million

Notably, the season has been extended, with American Airlines starting flights from New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia a month earlier.

Yiannis Rafeletos, Deputy Mayor of Tourism for Sifnos, anticipates a vibrant season ahead, welcoming visitors from Greece and various international markets.

, Google Maps is enhancing accessibility features, including listings for wheelchair-accessible locations and providing screen reader and voice guidance for blind or low-vision travelers.

This emphasis stems from tourism's extensive interconnectivity with various sectors and its significant contribution, amounting to 10% of Europe's Gross Domestic Product.