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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

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%

Greece is the fourth most popular destination in European holiday-makers’ plans for vacations to be taken between now and November this year, according to a new study by the European Travel Commission (ΕTC). The study also includes data on future challenges for the tourism sector in the so-called “hot countries” in the south of the […]

A scene reminiscent of a much more benign D-Day landing took place at the popular Balos Beach, in extreme western Crete, with visitors required to wade for several meters

Retired California law enforcement officer Albert Calibet has been missing since June 11 on the 'Big Blue' island in the east Cyclades

The body of the 70-year-old man, of Greek descent, was discovered in the sea off a secluded beach near a rocky area where he had been vacationing

PM Mitsotakis announced to Bloomberg on Friday that Greece will impose restrictions on cruise ships visiting popular islands, to combat over-tourism

The 74-year-old had been missing for six days after going on a hike in the area of Limnionas

Unfortunately, the 74-year-old Dutch tourist who went for a hike on Sunday was not found

To capture the romantic essence of "Mamma Mia," the Municipality of Skopelos released an original music video featuring pianist Elena Xidia.

The 59-year-old went for a hike on Tuesday and has been declared missing since Tuesday afternoon

Travelers visiting Greece can now download mAIGreece, an AI-powered personalized travel assistant offering useful travel info in 31 languages.

Meanwhile, Greece's top destinations such as Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and Halkidiki are poised to set new records, with industry experts noting the rise of fresh travel patterns.

Greek authorities assured all the visitors in Greece would return safely to their homes

Furthermore, there was considerable interest among attendees in exploring new destinations that offer tranquility and nature-based experiences, beyond the typical beach and sun attractions.

British Airways has significantly contributed to this growth, reporting a 6.6% increase in passengers in the first four months of this year compared to last year.

Praising the island's dry north winds, meltemi and its intricate coastline, the website hails Karpathos as Greece's premier destination for windsurfing enthusiasts.

Amidst these concerns, a ray of hope emerges in the form of AI-powered traffic lights.