Greece outperformed all other contenders by a wide margin, earning the title of undisputed capital of “dock and dine” culture, according to Euronews.
A protest gathering is expected to take place at 11:00 a.m. outside the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
Under European Union standards, the ability to afford one week of annual holiday is not considered a luxury but a recognized indicator of material and social deprivation.
Inbound arrivals grew by 5.6% and tourism receipts by 9.4%, translating into approximately 42.97 million visitors in 2025, compared to 2024.
Shoulder-season travel continues to expand, effectively extending Greece’s tourism season to nine months.
The findings show that the Greek brand has recorded a notable rise in interest from Chinese markets.
At the heart of the discussions was closer coordination in addressing shared challenges in the hospitality sector, alongside advancing the industry’s green and digital transition.
Tram Line 7 now reaches Greece’s largest port, easing passenger access and marking a key upgrade in Athens-Piraeus transport.
The move forms part of the company’s broader strategy to provide more flexible booking choices for guests while helping hosts attract additional reservations.
Services have been suspended from the port of Volos to the Sporades islands, while routes between Kavala and Thasos remain on hold.
A drone tour highlights one of the deepest gorges on Earth, as listed by the Guinness Book of World Records
Think Greece is only about history, beaches, islands and great food? Think again. Live sports thrive here year-round.
This year, a new “unique beaches” category was also introduced, spotlighting shores with exceptional characteristics, according to euronews.
Despite strong visitor numbers, tourism revenue paints a more nuanced picture as average spending per traveler continues to decline.
The move marks a milestone transition from planning to the active search for investment partnerships aimed at creating a modern, multifunctional transportation hub in the heart of Athens.
Arrivals and revenues increased from Greece’s five main tourism markets — Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and the United States
Major urban centers, regional cities with strong conference and business activity, and destinations offering diverse tourism experiences are showing growing resilience to seasonality.
Workers are demanding the renewal of collective labor agreements with wage increases, improved health and safety measures on board ships, and stricter inspections.
Major European tourism markets continue to favor Greece for the year ahead, consistently ranking the country among their top Mediterranean travel choices over the next 12 months.
The new measures outline the direction of future reforms aimed at modernizing how the EU manages travel, border controls, and security.