Traditional Cretan handicrafts, dances, music and cuisine take center stage this weekend during the 5th Sitia Festival of Culture, Tradition & Arts.

Since assuming office, the new administration has undertaken measures to stabilize and modernize EATA.

Tigist Seyoum, Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Greece, highlighted the airline's crucial role in strengthening socio-economic ties between Ethiopia and Greece.

The Doukissis Plakentias and Mandra exits along the Attiki Odos motorway in the greater Athens will be closed for maintenance.

The number of inbound travelers to Greece in the Jan.-Apr. period increased compared to 2023 with tourists spending more on trips.

Thetravel.com critiques the "overhyped popular destinations in the Cyclades" and recommends Andros as a hidden gem in the Aegean.

To Vima English Edition visited Pieria, Greece and spoke to local stakeholders about efforts to increase visibility and break into new tourism markets.

Greeks islands and alternative destinations in Europe are on their top 5 list

According to the high-end publication, Paros is currently a 'quieter alternative' to other more touristy Grecian isles, but is rapidly gaining fame

The Athens hotel that once hosted royalty, movie stars, and US presidents is set to re-open in 2025 as ‘The Ilisian’, the capital’s first condo hotel.

The average length of stay for all types of tourist accommodation establishments during April 2024, amounted to 3.1 days.

Reports indicate hotel bookings for the three-day weekend (June 22 to 24) are already between 75% and 80%

In terms of economic impact from conference tourism on national GDP and employment, Greece ranks 47th out of 50 countries, placing it at the bottom among its European peers of comparable size

A sector study entitled focuses on major non-European markets and long-haul travel, specifically the USA, Canada, China, India and Australia

Founded in 1884, the Peloponnese line is Europe’s longest meter-gauge railway network. Services stopped in 2011 as a result of Greece’s debt crisis.

In the Ionian Islands, construction activity not only saw a 58.2% increase but also experienced a 31.3% rise in the number of building permits and a 50.2% increase in area under construction.

Road transport necessitates more decisive actions towards mass transit and active mobility (pedestrians, bicycles), particularly in urban centers and popular tourist spots.

The arrival of more than 32 million tourists is significantly impacting local communities and their essential services.

"Astypalaia is evolving into a sustainable destination, unique on a global scale. The response from travelers to these changes has been remarkable. We anticipate a very promising tourist season," stated the Deputy Mayor of Astypalaia, Kostas Kampylis.

The agenda will focus on crucial matters such as optimizing the allocation of railway capacity across the EU, aiming to improve efficiency in cost, travel time, and environmental impact.