Travel

In May, total tourism revenue increased by 6.8%, while arrivals rose by 21.3%. However, the average spending per trip decreased by 12.2%

This growth, averaging about 20,000 new units per month, pushed the total number of accommodations to 224,860 by June, up from 204,578 the previous year.

Attendees can enjoy cinema and photography, explore the arts of painting and woodcarving, and revel in stargazing, outdoor film screenings, and concerts beneath the night sky.

Overall, during the first half of 2024, Fraport Greece's airports achieved remarkable results, handling more than 12.7 million passengers, a 7.8% increase compared to 2023.

The beaches failed to meet the set standards, including lacking facilities and environmental protection, the report said.

Most reports filed for illegal coastal activity through the MyCoast app concerned beaches in Halkidiki, Preveza and eastern Attica

The warning was issued by a local councilman, who urged residents to stay put and limit their activities during the mass influx of cruise ships

In Vonitsa, Aetolia-Acarnania, the Varko Bay resort is emerging as the first ultra-luxury retreat by Banyan Tree in Europe.

Greek passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 188 countries and territories worldwide out of a total of 227.

Through its partnership with Netflix, the GNTO hopes to attract tourists and filmmakers to Greece.

In the pursuit of restoring beach accessibility for all, Euronews highlights the crucial role of local citizens using the MyCoast app to report violations, while the app identifies compliant businesses.

Over the past two decades, grape production on Santorini has plummeted nearly 50%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%, according to data from the Santorini Wine Producers Association

The airports welcoming the most tourists this month are Athens International Airport, followed by Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, Thessaloniki, Kos, Chania, Zakynthos, Santorini, and Mykonos.

The Ministry of Culture has announced adjustments to the operating hours of the Archaeological Site due to anticipated high temperatures exceeding 40°C

According to the Plan, cruise ship passengers will be transported by shuttle boats from Piraeus port to the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF), so that they can then travel to Athens

Furthermore, Greece is positioned among the leaders in increased inbound tourist spending since the start of 2024, currently holding the second position with a notable 25% growth.

As demand for wellness travel soars, Greece takes steps to tap into the huge potential. 'To Vima English Edition' spoke to national tourism board chief Angela Gerekou about what’s being done.

Furthermore, the residents of Karpathos maintain their distinctive musical tradition, adding to the island's unique cultural appeal

Greece is among the top 25 most water-stressed countries worldwide, increasing the potential for a water crisis

Greece is the fourth most popular destination in European holiday-makers’ plans for vacations to be taken between now and November this year, according to a new study by the European Travel Commission (ΕTC). The study also includes data on future challenges for the tourism sector in the so-called “hot countries” in the south of the […]