Greece tourism

Furthermore, the residents of Karpathos maintain their distinctive musical tradition, adding to the island's unique cultural appeal

After decades of on-again, off-again efforts to schedule regular seaplane routes to Greece's numerous island and coastal destinations the prospect now appears within sight

Greek hoteliers team up with the Civil Protection Ministry to offer temporary shelter via a platform to those affected by natural disasters.

The strike will start at 6 am and end on the same day at 8 pm

Short-term rentals have sparked debate within Greek society due to their perceived benefits and disadvantages

Le Figaro: Eastern Aegean island chain has also inaugurated a modern system to monitor precious water resources

Both domestic and international passenger traffic at Athens International Airport have shown robust growth, surpassing last year's figures by 7.5% and 15.4%, respectively

Northern Greece's Halkidiki region is particularly under scrutiny due to rising reports of violations and arbitrary actions.

Meanwhile, the British Times consider the enchanting island of the Cyclades as one of the ten ideal places in Greece for couples in their newly published list.

The focus shifts to lesser-known, high-quality destinations that could become favorites among Norwegian tourists.

The list also features the Peloponnese's captivating landscapes, Greece's therapeutic hot springs, and sea excursions to exotic islets and unexplored shores in the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

The number of inbound travelers to Greece in the Jan.-Apr. period increased compared to 2023 with tourists spending more on trips.

Greeks islands and alternative destinations in Europe are on their top 5 list

The average length of stay for all types of tourist accommodation establishments during April 2024, amounted to 3.1 days.

Reports indicate hotel bookings for the three-day weekend (June 22 to 24) are already between 75% and 80%

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

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

"Astypalaia is evolving into a sustainable destination, unique on a global scale. The response from travelers to these changes has been remarkable. We anticipate a very promising tourist season," stated the Deputy Mayor of Astypalaia, Kostas Kampylis.

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

Furthermore, Mitsotakis specifically noted pressure on Greece's popular destinations, such as Santorini in the Cyclades.