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.
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni emphasized that the country was a safe destination for travelers during an interview with public broadcaster ERT on Thursday. The demand for Greek tourism continues to show positive growth. However, developments in Santorini remain an unpredictable factor, raising concerns about the future. The Minister noted that Santorini was geologically unique, […]
The steady extension of the tourist season is fueling optimism, highlighting Greece’s strong position as a top global destination.
Trends, green technologies, training and professional development in yachting are some of the topics on the agenda.
A total of 918 cruise ship arrivals have already been scheduled for 2025, with 714 of them designating Piraeus as their home port.
Hoteliers point out that this success is being achieved despite the competition from short-term rental services like Airbnb.
Following the Ministry of Environment and Energy's order to halt the construction, the Ministry of Tourism was also compelled to take an official stance on the matter.
If seismic tremors persist for an extended period, there is a significant risk that the island could lose its Easter tourism season.
No cancellations have been reported yet as authorities and travel operators closely monitor the situation in Santorini.