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Occupancy rates in certain hotels and accommodation rented through online platforms like Airbnb are close to 100%. The trend is particularly evident in mountain destinations across the Greek mainland. Greece’s two largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki, record the highest occupancy rates, especially over the New Year period. International “escapes” are also very popular with oversees […]

Nearly 383,000 cruise ship passengers arrived at the Cretan port this season, with vessels doubling compared to 2022

The French paper reminded that Athens has unveiled an annual tax rate of 7% for 15 years for EU pensioners who move their tax residence to the country.

Greece, Le Figaro notes, is capturing the attention of retirees with a unified tax rate of 7% offered for 15 years to those establishing their tax residence there.

It's a less visited but equally picturesque harbor town in the east of the large island, with more than 20,000 followers on the platform and 25 published videos

Attica highlights that the collected EU ETS charge will directly contribute to the EU, supporting environmental programs and initiatives to reduce emissions for a more sustainable future

The forecast for the housing market in 2024 remains bleak, with no signs of improvement

Well-known, as well as lesser-known places adorn themselves with decorations or snow, enchanting us all. TikTok serves as the stage where these moments are shared, becoming a platform for economic revival.

The Airport schedules will not change during the above-mentioned days, but on New Year's Eve, services will conclude earlier

On a global scale, tourism reached 86.6% of 2019 arrivals by the ninth month of 2023, with Mediterranean inbound travel bouncing back to 2019 levels

Demand for Epiphany bookings remains relatively low, with occupancy rates hovering at around 50%

Topping the list are Kythnos for ideal weekend getaways, Ithaca for diving enthusiasts, and the serene Patmos for quality religious tourism

The first phase of this endeavor includes content production, documentation, scientific research for reproduction, Greek text editing, translation, cataloging, and architectural designs of public buildings, such as Kâmil Bey, Acrocorinth structures, among others.

The risk assessment company, in its 2024 Risk Map, has categorized countries based on various measurements such as safety, medical risks, and the impact of climate change

Of particular note was the island of Leros, recognized for its bike-friendly infrastructure and certification processes fostering a welcoming environment for cyclists

The leaders are the Southern Aegean, accounting for 27% of revenues, Crete with 21%, Attica with 17%

Out of 37 examined professions, the most sought-after is that of a chambermaid, constituting 16% of the forecasted positions, 17% of filled positions, and 12% of the total shortages.

The Athens Airport performed less impressively in wait time statistics, with a score of 6.6 compared to Bilbao's 8.1. However, in the evaluation of shops and restaurants, “Eleftherios Venizelos” received a higher rating of 8 compared to Bilbao's 7.7

Changes in pricing policy and the abolition of a distinction between winter and summer ticket prices approved by Central Archaeological Council

The Meliá Hotels International (MHI) chain has observed a surge in tourist bookings for 2023 compared to the previous year, indicating a notable increase in travel interest in the country.