Travel

Hotelier families from Rhodes and Crete are expanding their businesses, key players in the development of Greek tourism and hotel chains.

Arrival data from Athens International Airport (AIA) show that tourist flow to Greece’s capital is off to a good start. However, to the hoteliers’ concern, this increased traffic is not reflected in hotel bookings around the city. Passenger traffic at AIA during the first quarter of 2024 totaled at 5,215 million, a 16.5% increase compared […]

1Q 2024 ends with an increase of 11.2% in passenger traffic, or more than 2.09 million compared to 1.88 million in same quarter of 2023

Accessible by car and full of charm, Kalamata, in extreme southwest Peloponnese province, beckons visitors year-round

The publication praises Naxos' rich historical tapestry showcased through its white marbles, ancient temples, and monumental Kouros statues.

The Muslim holiday of Şeker bayramı, as it’s known in Turkish, is commemorated this year between April 6 and April 14, meaning it will culminate over the weekend

Specifically, according to available data, arrivals from the Polish market have significantly increased during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.

Greek authorities have launched inspections ahead of the summer season aiming to crack down on beach access violations with fines reaching up to 60,000 euros.

A ferry service connecting Cyprus with Greece resumes on May 29 without stops in Larnaca

Greek PM sees Greece evolving into the ‘the best destination in the world’ thanks to integrated experiences that blend cultural heritage with natural offerings

"The small size of our island and its coastal geomorphology simply do not allow for the placement of even a few beach umbrellas," says the Mayor Fotis Mangos.

Greece is ready to welcome millions of tourists this year but businesses are still struggling to find staff. To Vima speaks with stakeholders about what needs to be done.

Major tour operators like TUI and Jet2.com have expanded their flight offerings and vacation packages to popular Greek island destinations for both Easter and the summer season.

A pilot program allowing 7-day express visas to be issued to Turkish citizens wishing to visit 10 islands in the eastern Aegean began on April 1

Domestic and international passenger traffic alike exceeded 2023 levels by 12.6% and 23.5%, respectively

Ranked 11th is Andros, a Cycladic island, featuring the captivating "Tis Grias to Pidima Beach," renowned for its mesmerizing hues and distinctive rocky formations submerged in the sea.

The Israeli market ranks seventh in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in Athens for the January to July 2023 period, recording the second-highest growth rate in passenger traffic and tourist arrivals

Greece’s Athens Epidaurus Festival 2024 kicks off on June 1 with world famous music acts, drama and dance.

Highlighting its historical significance as the birthplace of Pythagoras, the island is hailed as a gem of the Aegean