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The new digital system targets the submission and management of Transit Logs for private pleasure yachts over 7 meters in length arriving at Greek ports.

Runway activity will be suspended at Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Samos, Rhodes, Lesvos, and Kavala airports in the coming months.

Sitia is turning to traditions to boost its appeal as a tourist destination. ‘To Vima English Edition’ spoke with locals about their vision and plans

Aegean Airlines announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. According to the airline’s official statement, all flights to Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv will halt until August 6, while flights to Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut will […]

In Greece's case, a notable hike in cruise ship arrivals at ports of specific isles along with the main hub of Piraeus is viewed as the most urgent issue

In July, 1.4 million passengers boarded ferries from Piraeus port, heading to Greece's picturesque islands

The third biggest worry involves rental fraud, where accommodations paid for in advance either don’t match their listings or don’t exist at all.

A popular U.S. travel agency, Florida Panhandle, conducted a vast online survey of traveler reviews for beaches worldwide

It ranked 8th regarding short-stay accommodations booked via online platforms - Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor

Bank of Greece data says increase in related revenue is due to higher numbers of visitors from EU-27 member-states

Olive oil has been a staple in Greek society and culture, since the "beginning of time", holding a central place in all aspects of life

Andros, the most northern Cycladic island in the Aegean, offers the most affordable options, with prices ranging between 2,000 and 4,000 euros per square meter.

In May, total tourism revenue increased by 6.8%, while arrivals rose by 21.3%. However, the average spending per trip decreased by 12.2%

This growth, averaging about 20,000 new units per month, pushed the total number of accommodations to 224,860 by June, up from 204,578 the previous year.

Attendees can enjoy cinema and photography, explore the arts of painting and woodcarving, and revel in stargazing, outdoor film screenings, and concerts beneath the night sky.

Overall, during the first half of 2024, Fraport Greece's airports achieved remarkable results, handling more than 12.7 million passengers, a 7.8% increase compared to 2023.

The beaches failed to meet the set standards, including lacking facilities and environmental protection, the report said.

Most reports filed for illegal coastal activity through the MyCoast app concerned beaches in Halkidiki, Preveza and eastern Attica

The warning was issued by a local councilman, who urged residents to stay put and limit their activities during the mass influx of cruise ships

In Vonitsa, Aetolia-Acarnania, the Varko Bay resort is emerging as the first ultra-luxury retreat by Banyan Tree in Europe.