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Among Greece’s Mediterranean competitors, including Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Croatia, and Turkey, the country ranks third in popularity for Australians and fourth for both Americans and Chinese.

Through the "Tourism for All 2025" program, eligible individuals can receive a virtual digital debit card, which can be used for accommodation at any hotel or lodging across Greece.

2024 was a record year for passenger traffic at Athens International Airport, reinforcing the city's position as a leading global destination.

The steady extension of the tourist season is fueling optimism, highlighting Greece’s strong position as a top global destination.

Tsiknopempti is dedicated to eating meat and indulgence; the last chance before Lent ahead of Orthodox Easter.

Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings by foreign tourists for all popular Greek destinations rose approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. However, in Santorini, new bookings have noticeably declined in recent days. During a recent board meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), attended by Antonis Pagonis, […]

A total of 918 cruise ship arrivals have already been scheduled for 2025, with 714 of them designating Piraeus as their home port.

The historic fortress town of Monemvasia in the Peloponnese is under threat due to culture ministry plans to construct a cable car there.

Hoteliers point out that this success is being achieved despite the competition from short-term rental services like Airbnb.

Greek Labor Ministry measures aim to preserve jobs and provide financial support to workers and businesses on Santorini.

Although the summer season is still months away, publications are already “teasing” readers with prospective holiday destinations

As Santorini continues to shake with earthquakes, one big concern is what these quakes will mean for the island’s tourist season.

Following the Ministry of Environment and Energy's order to halt the construction, the Ministry of Tourism was also compelled to take an official stance on the matter.

If seismic tremors persist for an extended period, there is a significant risk that the island could lose its Easter tourism season.

No cancellations have been reported yet as authorities and travel operators closely monitor the situation in Santorini.

Landslides force iconic Red Beach closure as earthquake activity continues in the Aegean Sea area of Santorini.

So far, major international media outlets have not reported or provided assessments regarding the immediate impact on the island’s tourism activity in terms of bookings or cancellations.

With an estimated value of €138 billion, cycling is one of the world's top 10 fastest-growing tourism activities. Yet, Greece struggles to shift gears and establish itself as a leader in this thriving sector of sustainable tourism.

Arrivals last November increased by 23.7%, following a 27.5% rise during the same month of 2023, while revenues skyrocketed by 44.7%.

Inbound travelers to Greece boosted tourism-related revenues to 21.27 billion euros in the Jan.-Nov. 2024 period.