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There is growing support for making the program permanent, as it has proven to be a crucial factor in increasing visitor numbers to these islands.

The UK government has temporarily lifted restrictions on overnight flights to help clear the backlog, while Heathrow is focusing on relocating aircraft and restoring normal operations

This year, national bookings for the summer are up an average of 8% compared to last year, with prices for new tourism packages rising by 5%.

If Greece aims for a 5% share in both markets, combined with overall international tourism growth, the country could see an additional 19 million tourists by 2040.

Sample dozens of brews made in Greece during the 2nd Greek Beer Festival Only Craft on March 28, 29 and 30.

Heritage experts warn that a proposed cable car project slated for Monemvasia threatens the integrity of the medieval fortress town.

Heraklion International Airport in Crete experienced an impressive 30% rise in passenger numbers in February 2025, serving 125,133 travelers compared to 96,267 the previous year.

Official data from Greece’s statistical authority, ELSTAT reaffirms a surge in foreign buyers’ interest in newly built, energy-efficient holiday homes and properties, as construction activity in the housing market saw a sharp rise in 2024. In recent years, there has been a notable shift among residential property developers toward the holiday home market in Crete. […]

As the Easter holiday season approaches, Athens and Thessaloniki are expected to see a surge in foreign visitors as demand for short-term rentals across Greece is rising. According to the latest report from AirDNA, which collects short-term rental data from public and proprietary sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, data the strong start to 2025 for short-term […]

Over the entire period from 2015 to 2024, the average annual increase in hotel value was 6.1%.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Conference of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO & DES), titled Metamorphosis, which took place on March 10-11, 2025, at the Athens Concert Hall, Sissi Lygnou, President of HAPCO & DES said Greece could become a leading conference destination. The general sentiment was that Greek […]

Data from ITB Berlin highlights Crete and Rhodes as the top-performing destinations, maintaining their strong appeal among European travelers with double-digit booking increases.

Another key development in Greece’s cruise industry is the increase in port fees, particularly in high-traffic destinations like Mykonos and Santorini.

The island’s capital, Chora, is described as a place full of unexpected treasures, with its marble streets leading to historic monasteries, scenic waterfalls, and inviting tavernas.

Seismic activity on Santorini has subsided, yet bookings for 2025 are still down over 20%, making the island more affordable and less crowded this year.

Trivago reports that the average hotel room price in Athens for February reached 123 euros, marking a 6.96% increase from the same month in 2024.

A standout trend in the report is the 77% surge in bookings for Holy Week, indicating heightened demand for Easter getaways.

In a significant milestone, Athens International Airport has entered the top-10 of Europe's busiest airports according to Eurostat data.

Efforts are being made to position Greece as a premier golf destination, with the Porto Carras Grand Resort leading the way.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with key representatives of the travel industry during her visit to Berlin for the major tourism fair ITB Berlin 2025. In a statement released by the Tourism Ministry, Kefalogianni outlined Greece’s strategy for sustainable tourism development, receiving positive feedback on the strong potential of the Greek tourism sector. In […]