Tourism remains a cornerstone of the Greek economy, a trend reinforced by OECD projections.

Greece is also one of the world’s five “blue zones,” home to notably high numbers of centenarians, beginning with Ikaria.

The program “Mal ganz anders” will present Karpathos from a fresh, unexpected angle, focusing on human stories, time-honored recipes, untouched natural beauty and alternative activities.

Local officials argue that further tourist expansion does not bolster the island economy; instead, they say, it erodes existing businesses’ income and irreversibly damages the natural landscape.

In Trikala, the “Mill of Elves” has become one of the country’s most successful Christmas experiences. Running from 21 Nov. 2025 to 6 Jan. 2026, the park draws visitors from across Greece and abroad.

Available beds reached 1.03 million, marking a seasonal decrease but still standing 38,000 higher than the 992,000 recorded in October 2024.

Through its activities at the exhibition, the Boutique Hotel Program emerged as a unified vision and a dynamic collaborative network—championing authenticity, creativity, and modern entrepreneurship.

Eurostat said the port of Piraeus ranked fourth, serving 10 million passengers.

Greece is already preparing its 2030-2035 strategic plan for tourism to be presented next year, said PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Nestled among cool corners of Porto, Montreal, Ho Chi Minh City, and Rio de Janeiro is Thessaloniki’s own Olympou Street.

Hoteliers argue that dominant platforms exploit their market power in ways that burden hospitality businesses and restrict healthy competition.

As tourism booms across Europe, sociologist Giorgos Rakkas argues that the same forces fueling urban renewal are also driving displacement, soaring housing costs, and a deeper crisis of social cohesion—challenging the very future of the modern city.

GSTC CEO Randy Durband discusses how Greece can strengthen tourism management through sustainability standards, better data, and coordinated governance.

Holiday travel for winter 2025 is tracking higher as well, with national bookings up 19% and revenue up 33%.

The British newspaper’s columnist highlights Thessaloniki’s culinary scene, cultural energy, and the distinctive experiences that set it apart from more predictable autumn escapes.

According to the announcement, the discussion focused on priorities for building a competitive and fair hospitality ecosystem in Europe.

Alexandroupoli shows the steepest rise, with listings doubling from 294 in 2023 to 720 in 2025, driven partly by growing Turkish tourism for shopping and short breaks.

The platform will map all tourism activities and businesses by destination, showcase products and services, highlight attractions, beaches, and museums, and integrate thematic tourism offerings.

The next major project is the upgrade of Kalamata Airport, with a 40-year concession beginning in January.

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