Tourism spending also showed remarkable improvement, as in the first four months of 2025, 4.12 million visitors spent €2.16 billion.
The investment will cover a 561-acre site on the southern tip of Megalonisos, within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Karystos, Evia.
Foreign tourists, especially American and British female visitors, seem to be “in love” with Greece
This is not the first time the Milwaukee Bucks forward has chosen Crete as his destination for rest and relaxation
The successful launch in Volos is seen as a key step forward, with hopes that seaplane activity will soon expand to other major ports and island destinations across the country
Authorities are keen to stress that this is not a sweeping policy targeting all businesses. Rather, it is a targeted measure designed to address specific tax behaviors among businesses with risk profiles that suggest a likelihood of evasion or sudden closure
Despite the June dip, industry professionals remain cautiously optimistic that July and August will compensate for the early season shortfall
The mayor of Thessaloniki underlined that tourism should not be disconnected from local communities.
With cruise ship arrivals set to break records, the new “pioneering levy” aims to curb overtourism, protect infrastructure, and support environmental sustainability, reports TravelWeekly Australia.
RevPAR in Greek hotels surged by an impressive 14.9%—the sharpest increase across the countries studied—while occupancy rose by 9.8%.
A total of 339,484 U.S. visitors injected 325.45 million euros into the Greek economy, averaging an impressive 958.66 euros per person.
Four days of workshops, exhibitions, and free concerts bring UNESCO-recognized rebetiko music to life on the island of Syros.
In 2024 alone, Greece welcomed 138,600 Chinese visitors, a 30% rise compared to 2019.
The Bank of Greece has reported a total of 349,000 fraud incidents related to electronic transactions, marking a 4% increase compared to 2023.
The American footprint is especially prominent in Athens, where nearly one in four reviews (24.6%) comes from U.S. guests.
The hotel association stresses that proactive measures in “crisis management and financial risk planning” are essential, both at a central strategic level and a regional one.
Motorhome and trailer travelers in Greece now face strict restrictions on where they can park and sleep overnight, with heavy fines for violators.
As the spike in numbers continues, staying updated is essential — especially for anyone planning to swim in the Aegean this summer. While the mauve stinger may be mesmerizing to look at, it’s a reminder that even the most beautiful marine life can pose serious risks
With the agreement in place, normal ferry operations from Patras and Igoumenitsa will resume immediately, easing the backlog of passengers and cargo that had built up during the strike
Passengers scheduled to travel between Greece and Italy by ferry over the next 24 hours are advised to check with their ferry operators for updates and possible rescheduling