Tsiknopempti is dedicated to eating meat and indulgence; the last chance before Lent ahead of Orthodox Easter.
Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings by foreign tourists for all popular Greek destinations rose approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. However, in Santorini, new bookings have noticeably declined in recent days. During a recent board meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), attended by Antonis Pagonis, […]
A total of 918 cruise ship arrivals have already been scheduled for 2025, with 714 of them designating Piraeus as their home port.
The historic fortress town of Monemvasia in the Peloponnese is under threat due to culture ministry plans to construct a cable car there.
Hoteliers point out that this success is being achieved despite the competition from short-term rental services like Airbnb.
Greek Labor Ministry measures aim to preserve jobs and provide financial support to workers and businesses on Santorini.
Although the summer season is still months away, publications are already “teasing” readers with prospective holiday destinations
As Santorini continues to shake with earthquakes, one big concern is what these quakes will mean for the island’s tourist season.
Following the Ministry of Environment and Energy's order to halt the construction, the Ministry of Tourism was also compelled to take an official stance on the matter.
If seismic tremors persist for an extended period, there is a significant risk that the island could lose its Easter tourism season.
No cancellations have been reported yet as authorities and travel operators closely monitor the situation in Santorini.
Landslides force iconic Red Beach closure as earthquake activity continues in the Aegean Sea area of Santorini.
So far, major international media outlets have not reported or provided assessments regarding the immediate impact on the island’s tourism activity in terms of bookings or cancellations.
With an estimated value of €138 billion, cycling is one of the world's top 10 fastest-growing tourism activities. Yet, Greece struggles to shift gears and establish itself as a leader in this thriving sector of sustainable tourism.
Arrivals last November increased by 23.7%, following a 27.5% rise during the same month of 2023, while revenues skyrocketed by 44.7%.
Inbound travelers to Greece boosted tourism-related revenues to 21.27 billion euros in the Jan.-Nov. 2024 period.
The new admission area is designed to improve visitor flow management and showcase the archaeological site more effectively.
Cruise tourism supports Greece's economy, but it also raises concerns about overtourism. ‘To Vima International Edition’ explores these issues with the head of the industry’s European trade association
The Mediterranean country held its position in 2024 on the top five list for German and French tourists, ranking 3rd and 4th respectively, similar to 2023
In December 2024, the 14 airports posted impressive numbers in passenger traffic, welcoming a total of 805,056 visitors