Balancing the financial benefits of a thriving tourism sector for local and national economies with the risk of overtourism and the subsequent drawbacks is emerging as a serious problem in the EU. Along with record numbers of visitors come problems such as rising housing costs and strained local services. In recent years, protests have erupted […]

Further east, the aptly named Seychelles Beach on Ikaria, in the northern Aegean, dazzles with its blond sand and turquoise waters reminiscent of the Indian Ocean.

The airline currently operates ten daily flights to Athens, one to Thessaloniki, and three to Rhodes.

Greek tourism offered a mixed bag for Q1 in 2025, with revenues in the Greek accommodation sector recording a 7.5% rise in the first quarter of 2025, according to official data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). In contrast, the figures in hospitality showed a downward trend, declining by 7.6% over the same period. The […]

Booking.com’s infringement of EU competition law through price parity clauses has triggered a collective compensation claim by hotels across Europe.

Revenue from American tourists visiting Greece dropped significantly in March 2025, marking a whopping 29.8% decline, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG). Travel receipts from the United States dropped to €55.7 million—from €79.3 million in the same month last year. Market experts attribute this sharp decline to repeated statements by President […]

The Average Daily Rate (ADR) for hotels in Athens climbed to 136.24 euros, reflecting a 5.6% rise.

Inbound tourist arrivals increased by 5.4% in the first three months of the year putting Greece on track for a strong 2025.

The Greek capital moved up five spots in ICCA rankings for 2024, boosting its reputation as a leading MICE destination.

The program assesses beaches based on water quality, waste management, lifeguard presence, accessibility, environmental education, and other infrastructure.

The Greek government will up enforcement of Hydra's vehicle ban, while Spetses' exemptions are set to shrink after the completion of a capacity study.

The expansion of direct air connections is further boosting Greece’s appeal to long-haul travelers.

The Spanish government blocked 66,000 short term rental listings on Airbnb as protests against soaring rents and overcrowding intensify.

Passenger traffic at Greek airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority recorded a 14% uptick in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the HCAA. There was a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic across all Greek airports during the first four months of 2025. Passenger traffic from January to April 2025 […]

Despite the positive numbers for Greece’s hospitality sector and tourism more generally, staff shortages remain the greatest challenge for hotels at the start of the new season, while red tape in labor legislation, combined with the implementation of the digital work card system, are indirectly pushing undeclared labor back into the sector. The President of […]

Leading the way domestically, Halkidiki emerged as the top region with 93 flags, while Crete maintained its lead with 153 flags.

The wider Athens region and the Greek islands attracted the largest number of international travelers in 2024.

Zones where islands’ mayors asked for the uncontrolled building to stop - Mykonos the odd one out

Los Angeles represents a significant market for Athens, with over 100,000 indirect trips annually.

The Greek island, with a population of just 40,000, recorded approximately six million overnight tourist stays in 2023.