Across all markets studied, Greece features within the top five preferred foreign destinations, except in Spain, where it ranks sixth but has nonetheless gained ground.

Greece ranked sixth among European countries, registering 152,944,662 overnight stays in 2024, up from 147,209,821 in 2023.

According to the publication, this diversity—paired with sun, sea and sand—explains the enduring appeal of the Greek islands.

2025 marked a record year for Naxos, with air arrivals rising by 30.9% and ferry traffic by 5.8%, confirming its rapidly growing international appeal.

One of the biggest mistakes travelers make when visiting Greece is seeing too many islands and missing the real experience

Construction on the first lunar hotel is set to begin in 2029, scheduled to open to the first space tourists by 2032.

The year 2025 proved to be a milestone for cruise tourism in Piraeus. According to OLP S.A. data, the port welcomed 863 cruise ships, while passenger numbers reached approximately 1.85 million.

Messinia prefecture, in the southeast Peloponnese gets special mention in the New York Times’ '52 Places to Go' in 2026

Passengers planning to travel today are advised to contact local port authorities and travel agencies for the latest updates or any changes to scheduled routes.

Outshining idyllic locations in Greece, fairytale landscapes in Croatia and iconic spots in London, Skopelos claims first place.

Based on the figures, Attica was followed by the South Aegean and Crete, which ranked second and third respectively.

Greece remains among the most popular destinations for U.S. travelers, a status underscored by another major distinction in the American tourism market. The country was named “Best Tourism Destination” for the fifth consecutive year at the GT Tested Reader Survey Awards 2025, organized by Global Traveler magazine, according to the publication’s organizers. The awards are considered […]