In response to the incident, the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Vassilis Kikilias, ordered an official inquiry by the Hellenic Coast Guard to investigate the circumstances and determine responsibility.

To accommodate passengers during the closures, the Athens Mass Transit System (OASA) has introduced a temporary circular bus route, X12.

The measures fall in line with long-standing laws, which prohibit the installation of tents or parking of campervans in sensitive areas.

The agreement introduces a new development pillar centered on sustainability and the extension of the tourist season.

Airlines in the region are eyeing expanded routes as Greece's tourism strategy yields results at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Greek airports posted a 4.8% rise in international air arrivals during the January–March 2025 period, with a total of 1.6 million visitors landing in the country, according to a report by the Greek Tourism Confederation Institute (INSETE). This marks an increase of 77,000 travelers compared to the same quarter in 2024. The Greek capital saw […]

Greek hoteliers confirm emerging trends highlighted in the latest study by the European Travel Commission (ETC), which reveals some interesting “veiled” messages regarding Greek tourism. A rise in foreign bookings for June, contrasted with stagnation—or even a slight decrease—for July and August compared to last year, is being observed by industry insiders, according to Manolis […]

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Total arrivals and overnight stays in Greek hotels and other short-term rental accommodations reached 792,580 for February 2025, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Overnight stays also posted encouraging figures, climbing to 1,736,159 — marking year-on-year increases of 2.5% and 3.5%, respectively, compared to February 2024. Foreign visitors accounted for much of the growth, […]

Demand for travel from the United States to Greece is reaching new heights prompting an increase in direct flights for the upcoming summer season.

Southern Europe remains the top choice for Europeans at 41%, though down 8% from last year, likely due to rising temperatures and climate concerns.

A surge in hotel foreclosures across Greece’s islands threatens small tourism businesses, despite booming visitor numbers and record-breaking travel in 2024.

The new municipal unit will ensure compliance to zoning laws, curb noise, and address tourist rental issues starting from the Plaka district.

This year, international visitor spending is set to reach 573 billion euros, up by more than 11% year-on-year.

A plenary session of Greece’s Council of State (CoS), the country’s highest administrative court, is set to deliver a final ruling on a significant case with potentially huge economic implications for the tourism sector, one that concerns the tax regime of property owners in Greece offering short-term rentals via platforms like Airbnb. Recently, a seven-member […]

The United Kingdom continues to hold the top spot as the largest source of incoming tourism, with 5.6 million seats booked for Greece this summer — up 2.2% from last year. This accounts for 20% of all international air traffic to Greece

Insights into decades of tourism are brought to life through 40 posters and numerous brochures—some featuring designs that remain visually groundbreaking even today.

The groundbreaking ‘Kykladitisses’ exhibition brings 150 rare artifacts to Santorini, highlighting the untold stories of Cycladic women.

Despite the global economic challenges and the controversial policies of the Trump administration, including tariffs, Americans remain committed to traveling—at least for the coming summer, a sentiment boding positive for Greek tourism. A recent survey by MMGY Global, conducted from April 3–5 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. adults, found that 83% of Americans still […]

Data from analytics firm AirDNA shows that average occupancy for short-term rentals dropped to 45% in March, down from 49% the same month last year.