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Travelers continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.

World renowned artists take the spotlight on the Greek island of Syros through to Nov. 24 in a celebration of classical music.

The rugged mountainous Cretan village, perched along the slopes of Mt. Psiloritis, is located in the rugged central part of the large island

The MSC Sinfonia will depart the port of Piraeus every week, beginning on Nov. 18

Currently, many hotels are offering room rates discounted by 20-25% or even higher.

The eponymous beach on the Ionian Sea island of Zakynthos hosts the rusting hulk of a small freighter

The list was compiled based on extensive research, including interviews with travel bloggers, major tourism organizations

The Greek Hospitality Awards, now in their tenth year, are one of the premier tourism industry events at the European level.

Additionally, a new ranking system for tourist accommodations based on sustainability criteria is expected to be introduced.

The 54-hectare park to be constructed on the coastal front in Faliro near Athens is scheduled to be handed over to the public by 2028.

Greece ranks 25th globally in terms of international connectivity, and according to Mabrian Technologies, its international air connectivity, regarding outbound flights, increased by 10.5% in 2024.

The new port is set to be constructed in Monolithos, a village on the eastern coast of Santorini, about 7 kilometers southeast of the island’s capital, Fira

The Seamen’s Federation, PNO, announced the end of the industrial action and the immediate start of ferry services

Athens International Airport (AIA) is expected to experience further expansion in flight operations in 2025 from the United States

Tourism experts attribute this decline in revenues to several factors, including, first of all, the fact that tourists spend less on non-hotel-related expenses as noted by restaurant owners in tourist areas.

The airline said its weekly flights to New York/Newark airport would increase from 7 to 10

The list also includes Chios, Kythira, Ithaca, Kea, and Patmos

Regarding domestic and international flights, the total number of passenger arrivals and departures amounted to 9,984,655 in the first nine months of 2024

Its findings reveal that travelers to these destinations are becoming increasingly demanding, expecting high-quality travel experiences while also seeking authenticity.

Santorini experienced a drop in revenue in August amounting to €69.4 million compared to €71.1 million in August 2022