The findings published by the research Institute revealed that although the numbers were not yet on par with pre-pandemic levels, a total of 6.2 million departures, 34.9 million overnight stays, and 2.4 billion euros in expenditures were recorded
Overall, during the first five months of 2024, airport traffic reached 10.71 million passengers, marking a 17% increase.
Tourists visiting Greece will soon have quick access to useful AI-driven travel information via the new mAIGreece app available later this month.
Despite mounting pressure, Minister of Maritime Affairs, Christos Stylianides, stands firm on market freedom, cautioning against price interventions.
For 2024, projections suggest over 34 million cruise passengers, potentially nearing 35 million
Notably, the season has been extended, with American Airlines starting flights from New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia a month earlier.
Yiannis Rafeletos, Deputy Mayor of Tourism for Sifnos, anticipates a vibrant season ahead, welcoming visitors from Greece and various international markets.
, Google Maps is enhancing accessibility features, including listings for wheelchair-accessible locations and providing screen reader and voice guidance for blind or low-vision travelers.
This emphasis stems from tourism's extensive interconnectivity with various sectors and its significant contribution, amounting to 10% of Europe's Gross Domestic Product.
European cities like Istanbul, Rome, and Milan are also seeing a rise in popularity, while destinations in Spain and Greece, including Athens, are losing ground after initial post-pandemic demand.
The small and picturesque Dodecanese destination of Lipsi Island also secured the sixth spot on Airbnb's list of this year's trending Greek destinations
'Wandering through the streets of Mykonos is a feast for the eyes,' according to Condé Nast Traveler
Prices for holiday properties in Greece’s most popular areas continued to rise on average in the first few months of 2024, according to at least one index compiled by a local online real estate service. Foreign interest in purchasing vacation properties in the east Mediterranean country continued to be dominated by would-be buyers from the […]
During these days, prices can dip as much as 17% compared to weekend rates, particularly for domestic flights.
QR code for hotel tipping; organizing activities (sight-seeing etc) during a layover and a digital solution for pleasure craft chartering get start-ups kudos
The well-known northern Greece holiday 'magnet' of Halkidiki has the most Blue Flags in Greece among prefectures, with 104. Crete, as a whole however, has 146 Blue Flags
April emerged as a notably positive month for Athens, significantly impacting the overall results for the four-month period.
One German website calls the island capital of Chora as among the most beautiful in the Cyclades
Greeks seeking Airbnbs this summer set sights on short stays in picturesque and serene locations with unique experiences and family-friendly amenities.
A vintage Boeing plane belonging to Greece’s former national carrier Olympic Airways is now on show in Glyfada.