Passenger traffic at Greek airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority recorded a 14% uptick in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the HCAA. There was a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic across all Greek airports during the first four months of 2025. Passenger traffic from January to April 2025 […]

Time Out has named a sea lagoon in northern Greece as the best beach in Europe for 2025, with destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia also in the “top 10”. Taking the top billing is Port Glarokavos, which is located in the Kassandra Peninsula of Chalkidi (Halkidiki) prefecture. Kassadras is the western-most of three […]

Despite the positive numbers for Greece’s hospitality sector and tourism more generally, staff shortages remain the greatest challenge for hotels at the start of the new season, while red tape in labor legislation, combined with the implementation of the digital work card system, are indirectly pushing undeclared labor back into the sector. The President of […]

The Athens–Chișinău route marks a significant step forward for connectivity between Greece, Moldova, and Ukraine.

Leading the way domestically, Halkidiki emerged as the top region with 93 flags, while Crete maintained its lead with 153 flags.

Three days of authentic tastes, local culture, and unique experiences in just an hour from Athens at the Taste of Loutraki food fest.

The wider Athens region and the Greek islands attracted the largest number of international travelers in 2024.

The experience of hiking and running across Karpathos is described as dreamlike, making it an ideal destination for enthusiasts of exploration and nature.

Access to the Acropolis archaeological site is increasingly difficult, particularly for people with disabilities, the sick, and those with mobility issues. The elevator is out of order, toilets are in short supply, and metal barriers obstruct access to the Areopagus.

For the Piraeus–Mykonos–Piraeus route, the fare climbed from 72 euros in 2019 to 104 euros in 2025, marking an increase of 44.44%.

Zones where islands’ mayors asked for the uncontrolled building to stop - Mykonos the odd one out

Los Angeles represents a significant market for Athens, with over 100,000 indirect trips annually.

The Greek island, with a population of just 40,000, recorded approximately six million overnight tourist stays in 2023.

The central Aegean Isle was picked by the popular Italian bloggers’ site Girovagate.com

Extensive renovations bring new life to the historic Skiathos Castle (Kastro), integrating cultural heritage into the island's modern tourism vision.

The Ministry returns to hotel-based vocational education, restoring former state-owned Xenia hotels into training hubs.

According to official data released, the airport handled 2.71 million passengers in April 2025—a 9% increase compared to April 2024.

These announcements reflect a coordinated effort by the Greek government to modernize maritime infrastructure, support island connectivity, and manage costs for passengers as the summer season approaches.

This impressive growth places Athens ahead of Madrid and narrowing the gap with Barcelona, where ADR rose 8% year-on-year and 33% compared to 2019.

Hospitality professionals operating on the island report that current booking levels are falling short of expectations, raising concerns about the upcoming summer months.