Lefkada's seaside promenade is one of its liveliest areas, especially during spring and summer
Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam have seen striking annual increases in spending by Greek travelers aged 25 to 34—up by 45%, 45%, and 42%, respectively.
Naxos was named Top Sustainable Destination, the result of a structured evaluation and voting process overseen by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
The body has been transferred for autopsy in order to determine the exact cause of death
The island with its vast wheat fields continues its long journey through history. We toured its villages, spoke with its people, and visited the Stamatéris family mills, where the renowned Lemnos flour is produced
According to the Institute for Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) INSETE, the number of available short-term rental accommodations—Airbnb-type beds—exceeded 1 million for the first time in 2025, hitting a milestone in April. This data reflects the expansion of the tourism base in the short-term rental sector. In January, available beds were at 947,000 (+101,000 from 2024), […]
Greek capital named among the best destinations for a 2025 getaway with your girlfriends
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.
Greece remains the 3rd most popular holiday destination for cruises in the EU after Italy and Spain, with an annual 5,500 port calls, according to data from the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The ports of Piraeus, Santorini, and Mykonos accounted for over half the port calls (55%) in 2024. The Piraeus Chamber of […]
This curated selection highlights six relatively quiet destinations ideal for travelers who want to combine nature, sport, and adventure—away from mass tourism.
Stargaze, dance, and dream under the stars at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center's summer Full Moon Sleepover series — pets welcome!
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.
This surge is partly driven by international carriers “discovering” these secondary airports and launching new routes.
The Greek capital moved up five spots in ICCA rankings for 2024, boosting its reputation as a leading MICE destination.