Tourism

The iconic fashion magazine piqued readers' interest over the picturesque and tranquil Cycladic Island

First on the list is the Greek City of Rhodes, boasting a 76% five-star rating from solo-traveler reviews.

The results emanate from Google data processed and released by Tourix

The Norwegian preference for Greece was further validated at the international tourism exhibition Reiselivsmessen/Travelxpo 2024, which took place last month in Oslo

It is estimated that the port will see an increase in arrivals compared to 2023

Crete, Samos and Corfu atop the list

Roughly 32 million arrivals were recorded for the popular east Mediterranean destination last year

Nevertheless, the development earned a negative reaction by the powerful Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation, the union representing lower ranking seamen

Provisional data for 2023 reveals record-breaking figures in total cruise passengers served, as approximately 1.5 million passengers were accommodated, compared with 880,000 in 2022.

“I expect 2024 to be a good year with strong demand for holidays as we saw in 2023,” Luc Lentjes said when asked what he foresees for 2024

A flu outbreak caused numerous last-minute cancellations, with some destinations falling short of full occupancy. However, the void was partially filled by last-minute bookings

The tourism sector's implementation of the digital work card has been strategically deferred until the year's end, a move aimed at ensuring a seamless conclusion to the ongoing tourism season, thereby preempting any operational disruptions mid-season

More than 28.17 million passengers were recorded in 2023, up by 24% compared with 2022 and up by 10.2% from pre-pandemic 2019

Long-awaited simplified and electronic charter procedure unveiled by shipping ministry. Professional craft exceeding 35 meters under a foreign registry included.

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

Passenger traffic over the Jan-Nov 2023 period exceeded 69.77 million passengers, while traffic for all of 2022 exceeded 63.67 million, the Civil Aviation Authority announced

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

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

Short-term rentals, starting from scratch in 2009/2010, now surpass 14,000 active units, challenging the hotel industry and necessitating regulation

Greek travelers continue to favor the "traditional" Christmas destinations abroad, such as London, Geneva, Vienna, etc. However, their choices also reflect the prevailing trend of exploring alternative destinations like Copenhagen, Morocco, Innsbruck, Krakow, and even Chisinau