As Greeks prepare to usher in Clean Monday on February 23, a religious public holiday, passenger traffic is expected to peak over the long weekend, with the populace planning their getaways. Interest in popular domestic locations remains a strong choice for many holidaymakers, but international destinations are still top preferences. The bookings so far confirm […]

A drone tour highlights one of the deepest gorges on Earth, as listed by the Guinness Book of World Records

Attica and the Ionian Islands are among the leading destinations attracting travelers from long-haul markets such as the United States, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. According to the survey conducted by Mabrian and Data Appeal, the Ionian Islands rank among the 15 European destinations with the strongest growth momentum. Southern Finland tops the […]

Airport p0assenger traffic at terminals managed by Fraport recorded an 8.1% rise in January 2026, according to Fraport Greece. In detail, 710,000 passengers were transported at Fraport terminals, fifty-four thousand more compared to the respective month of last year. The Thessaloniki airport posted the largest increase, with 25,000 more travelers (5.8%) being served in January. […]

Greece's Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni confirmed plans to open two new Greek Diplomatic Missions in Mumbai and Bangalore in 2026.

Greece’s highest court has halted a controversial luxury hotel construction on iconic Mytakas beach following protests.

Greece posts strong late-season tourism gains in 2025 as global travel rebounds and visitor spending hits record levels.

Cruise line operators are trimming schedules and rotating destinations as EU emissions rules and local fees bite, leaving iconic islands such as Santorini and Mykonos navigating a more cautious 2026 season

Failure to register a property can lead to penalties equal to 50% of annual gross revenue, with a minimum fine of 5,000 euros, escalating sharply for repeat offenses.

A communications failure shut down Greece’s skies on one of the busiest travel days of the year, exposing long-standing weaknesses in air traffic control, overwhelming airlines and airports, and leaving thousands of travelers scrambling for answers

If approved, the requirement would apply to citizens of some 40 countries, including Australia, France, Ireland, the UK, and Japan.

Greek air carrier Aegean stated on Saturday it had reverted to an earlier software on some of its A320 aircraft following urgent instructions by Airbus on Friday. The Greek company said it had installed and successfully tested its A320 aircraft, and the flight schedules would remain unaffected. Another Greek airline company, SKY Express, said that […]

Available beds reached 1.03 million, marking a seasonal decrease but still standing 38,000 higher than the 992,000 recorded in October 2024.

Eurostat said the port of Piraeus ranked fourth, serving 10 million passengers.

Greece is already preparing its 2030-2035 strategic plan for tourism to be presented next year, said PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Nestled among cool corners of Porto, Montreal, Ho Chi Minh City, and Rio de Janeiro is Thessaloniki’s own Olympou Street.

The travel balance shows that the average expenditure per trip fell by 7.8%, while inbound travel arrivals increased by 3.6%.

Holiday travel for winter 2025 is tracking higher as well, with national bookings up 19% and revenue up 33%.

The British newspaper’s columnist highlights Thessaloniki’s culinary scene, cultural energy, and the distinctive experiences that set it apart from more predictable autumn escapes.

According to the announcement, the discussion focused on priorities for building a competitive and fair hospitality ecosystem in Europe.