Athens is the only Greek city to feature in Time Out’s 2026 ranking of the world’s 50 best cities, coming in at number 40 in the magazine’s 10th annual edition of the list. To compile the ranking, Time Out surveyed more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities in 42 languages, asking locals about dozens of […]

Fraport Greece airports posted an average load factor of 81.4% in February 2026, up from 77.1% in the same month a year earlier.

Hefty praise by travel guides, references to trekking in pine forests, picturesque harbors and cobble-stoned paths in villages

The Greek island landed a four-page feature in En Voyage, the in-flight magazine of UK-based carrier Aurigny Flights

Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.

Cruise tourism drives €64.1 billion for Europe, supporting 445,000 jobs and strengthening shipbuilding, ports, and coastal economies.

Greece’s tourism sector closed 2025 with a sharp rise in arrivals, as inbound travel jumped 49% in December and increased 5.6% over the full year to 37.98 million visitors, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. Preliminary figures showed the travel balance posted a surplus of 313.2 million euros in December 2025, up […]

The Saronic island is packed with visitors and reporters as filming runs through early March, with restaurants, cafes and hotels operating at full capacity weeks ahead of the usual season

Inbound arrivals grew by 5.6% and tourism receipts by 9.4%, translating into approximately 42.97 million visitors in 2025, compared to 2024.

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.