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.

The central Aegean Isle was picked by the popular Italian bloggers’ site Girovagate.com

The Ministry returns to hotel-based vocational education, restoring former state-owned Xenia hotels into training hubs.

According to official data released, the airport handled 2.71 million passengers in April 2025—a 9% increase compared to April 2024.

This impressive growth places Athens ahead of Madrid and narrowing the gap with Barcelona, where ADR rose 8% year-on-year and 33% compared to 2019.

Hospitality professionals operating on the island report that current booking levels are falling short of expectations, raising concerns about the upcoming summer months.

The measures fall in line with long-standing laws, which prohibit the installation of tents or parking of campervans in sensitive areas.

The agreement introduces a new development pillar centered on sustainability and the extension of the tourist season.

Airlines in the region are eyeing expanded routes as Greece's tourism strategy yields results at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Total arrivals and overnight stays in Greek hotels and other short-term rental accommodations reached 792,580 for February 2025, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Overnight stays also posted encouraging figures, climbing to 1,736,159 — marking year-on-year increases of 2.5% and 3.5%, respectively, compared to February 2024. Foreign visitors accounted for much of the growth, […]

Demand for travel from the United States to Greece is reaching new heights prompting an increase in direct flights for the upcoming summer season.

Southern Europe remains the top choice for Europeans at 41%, though down 8% from last year, likely due to rising temperatures and climate concerns.

A surge in hotel foreclosures across Greece’s islands threatens small tourism businesses, despite booming visitor numbers and record-breaking travel in 2024.