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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

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

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%

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.

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

Through its partnership with Netflix, the GNTO hopes to attract tourists and filmmakers to Greece.

Uber, the US-based multinational said use of the app to hail a ride in Greece last April was up 72% compared with April 2023

Over the past two decades, grape production on Santorini has plummeted nearly 50%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%, according to data from the Santorini Wine Producers Association

Furthermore, Greece is positioned among the leaders in increased inbound tourist spending since the start of 2024, currently holding the second position with a notable 25% growth.

As demand for wellness travel soars, Greece takes steps to tap into the huge potential. 'To Vima English Edition' spoke to national tourism board chief Angela Gerekou about what’s being done.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) realized its “out of home” campaign - from May 24 to June 13 - aimed at attracting the dynamic French audience and the millions of visitors set to arrive in Paris for the Olympic Games.

Another provision included in the proposed legislation includes a 'green' fee on practically all tourism-related activities

Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis told British media that, "we, as hoteliers of a welcoming island, say yes to any form of tourist activity, but obviously with limits."

In terms of economic impact from conference tourism on national GDP and employment, Greece ranks 47th out of 50 countries, placing it at the bottom among its European peers of comparable size

Road transport necessitates more decisive actions towards mass transit and active mobility (pedestrians, bicycles), particularly in urban centers and popular tourist spots.

The arrival of more than 32 million tourists is significantly impacting local communities and their essential services.

Citing Cirium figures, UK-based travel website travelweekly.co.uk reports that over 4,000 flights are scheduled to operate from UK airports to Greece in June 2024