Stavros Katsikadis, President of the Greek Marinas Association, emphasized the significant economic impact of marina development.

There is growing support for making the program permanent, as it has proven to be a crucial factor in increasing visitor numbers to these islands.

This year, national bookings for the summer are up an average of 8% compared to last year, with prices for new tourism packages rising by 5%.

If Greece aims for a 5% share in both markets, combined with overall international tourism growth, the country could see an additional 19 million tourists by 2040.

Santorini launches a €1M campaign to revive tourism after months of earthquakes and reassure visitors the island remains a safe destination.

The agreement was signed between Greece's Minister of Tourism and the Canadian Ambassador to Greece.

Data from ITB Berlin highlights Crete and Rhodes as the top-performing destinations, maintaining their strong appeal among European travelers with double-digit booking increases.

Another key development in Greece’s cruise industry is the increase in port fees, particularly in high-traffic destinations like Mykonos and Santorini.

The island’s capital, Chora, is described as a place full of unexpected treasures, with its marble streets leading to historic monasteries, scenic waterfalls, and inviting tavernas.

Trivago reports that the average hotel room price in Athens for February reached 123 euros, marking a 6.96% increase from the same month in 2024.

A standout trend in the report is the 77% surge in bookings for Holy Week, indicating heightened demand for Easter getaways.

In a significant milestone, Athens International Airport has entered the top-10 of Europe's busiest airports according to Eurostat data.

The annual event focused on crucial industry issues, including taxation, new technologies, yachting trends, and manpower needs.

With Santorini tourism down 20% for the 2025 summer season, the Greek government is in a race to recover lost ground and ensure cruises start as originally planned by late March.

The government has given fast-track approval to strategic projects in Evia, the Peloponnese, and Western Greece.

Industry experts believe that Greece’s diverse natural landscape has the potential to attract hundreds of thousands of Greek and international visitors—provided it is properly developed and promoted.

Among Greece’s Mediterranean competitors, including Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Croatia, and Turkey, the country ranks third in popularity for Australians and fourth for both Americans and Chinese.

Through the "Tourism for All 2025" program, eligible individuals can receive a virtual digital debit card, which can be used for accommodation at any hotel or lodging across Greece.

Travel revenues in Greece were up by 5.4% in December 2024  compared to the same month last year, as Greece remains a popular destination for foreign travelers, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). Visitors from Germany, Italy and the U.S. made up the bulk of visitors to Greece, while tourists from the EU27 members […]

2024 was a record year for passenger traffic at Athens International Airport, reinforcing the city's position as a leading global destination.