“This year is not a normal situation—it is wartime, and its duration remains unknown,” the minister noted, adding that the government would proceed “calmly and step by step.”

According to the 2025 European Hotel Transactions report by HVS, Greece ranked among the top five markets in terms of transaction value.

The legislation tightens fare evasion rules, raising fines for traveling without a valid ticket on public transport in Athens and Thessaloniki to 100 euros, up from 72 euros.

Greece is benefiting from shifting travel demand, according to a recent Mabrian study, with Mediterranean destinations drawing visitors away from the Middle East.

In 2024, the island began a pilot collaboration with the organization “Open Horizons” focusing on integrating individuals on the autism spectrum into the labor market.

Whether you prefer a nearby retreat or a longer journey, the occasion offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and experience authentic Greek traditions.

In total, Greek ports welcomed 6,129 cruise ships in 2025, compared with 5,490 in 2024, marking an 11.7% increase.

Rising oil and jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict are pushing airlines to increase fares, as companies struggle to absorb soaring costs while trying to keep travel accessible for passengers

'Hidden Gem' cliche applied to one of the eastern Aegean's pristine destinations

From mountain villages to romantic seaside towns, Greece offers no shortage of destinations that blend nature, history and gastronomy.

Greece recorded 31 million international air arrivals in 2025, a increase of 1.7 million passengers or 5.9% over the 29.3 million posted in 2024, according to a study on international air arrivals published by INSETE, the research arm of the Greek Tourism Confederation. Athens International Airport led the growth among major gateways, handling 12 million […]

The tougher immigration policy requires certain visitors to post bonds of up to $15,000 as a safeguard against visa overstays.

The Regional Manager for Italy, Greece, Malta and Israel at Booking.com, said Greece is maintaining its momentum, supported by steady demand from key source markets such as Germany, France and Poland.

Athens had already led the rankings between 2022 and 2024, with double-digit growth in hotel values (11.6%, 11.2% and 11.8% respectively).

Love Greece in the summer? Then the spring version of the country will sweep you off your feet and this is why.

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 […]

The list of Greek island destinations offering the best value for money in 2026 also includes Lefkada, Naxos, and Thasos.

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