Travel

Indicative of this trend is the research by the World Coffee Portal, which predicts that the total Greek market for branded coffee will exceed 2,500 outlets by 2028.

For the 12-month period of January-December, non-resident traveler arrivals rose by 17.6%, with related receipts increasing by 15.7%

A new regulation, set to be tabled in parliament in the coming period, foresees an increase in the minimum golden visa outlay for certain areas at 800,000 euros

As the BoG figures show, travel receipts amounted to 20.459 billion euros, a 12.7% uptick from 18.151 billion euros in 2019

A new study reveals that Greece’s hospitality sector is in immediate need of 30,000 employees to meet the demand ahead of the tourism season

Instability in the Red Sea region is expected to boost cruise ship tourism to Greece in the coming months and over the summer, according to reports at the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). Major cruise lines are avoiding the area by canceling or adjusting itineraries, and have not scheduled any passage in the area until […]

Recent figures from Greece's largest port, Piraeus, reveal a notable uptick, with 1,042 reservations for cruise ship arrivals in 2024, marking a substantial 37.11% increase from the previous year.

Meanwhile, new luxury chain hotels are expected to open in various regions of the Greece as the season begins.

Daily vacation expenses also hit a record high in 2023, as Germans spent an average of €129 per day, marking a 19% hike compared to two years prior. Greece was the most expensive destination at €160 per day

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni took part in a teleconference organized by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce

A meeting between high-profile stakeholders, including Fraport, Asian tourism agents, and tour operators could take place in the immediate future, possibly in March, in Rhodes

Filming took place on the island in September 2022 at picturesque Santa Maria beach and other locations serving as backdrops in the fourth episode of the series

Each one has that special something for the moment couples hope will be etched in their memories forever

In Athens, where Blueground operates amid robust demand, expansion plans target high-demand areas like Marousi, Kifisia, and Glyfada, with occupancy rates remaining strong

Eastern Aegean island presented as particularly advantageous for those with ample vacation time or flexible living arrangements

What is more, Greece is gearing up for price hikes, after the government's decision to introduce a new levy termed 'contribution for resilience to climate change'

The easy-to-reach beach of Sarakiniko (from ‘Saracen’, meaning it was once a pirates’ cove) comes in fifth on the list

The Cyclades islands in the central Aegean, and in particular the serene isles of Serifos, Sifnos and Folegandros, have been short-listed for Europa Nostra’s “7 Most Endangered programme” for 2024. The program, an ongoing partnership between Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute (EIBI) since 2013, seeks to identify endangered monuments and sites in […]

The PM expressed his optimism that the tourist sector in Greece would experience a great year.

The flights are slated to commence in June as the company is set to inaugurate a direct route linking Athens with Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the third most populous city in the Gulf Kingdom