The accolade is expected to further boost Andros' visibility in the UK market, underscoring the growing international appeal of its well-organized network of hiking trails.
The Australian market is one of the country's most important source markets. Last year, 180,000 visitors from Australia visited Greece.
In a series of high-level bilateral meetings, the Greek Tourism Minister reinforced Greece’s commitment to sustainable tourism and to forging stronger international partnerships with countries sharing similar goals.
Greece consistently holds a spot among the top 10 countries Europeans plan to travel to in the coming months.
The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) has, in recent years, implemented a comprehensive strategy to attract visitors.
Despite these challenges, Greece’s visitor satisfaction remained exceptionally high at 9.1, outpacing the European average (8.7) and competitors Croatia (9.0), Portugal (8.8), Italy (8.8), and Spain (8.7).
Visit vineyards and wineries across Greece this Sunday to experience the wonderful world of Greek wine.
The Greek Tourism Ministry is prioritizing the digital transformation of services and diversification to meet evolving traveler demands.
Travelers could soon be able to get from Athens to Sofia in under six hours (from the current 13) as the EU pushes for faster, greener trains.
The Greek hotel, operating for 6 years, has already placed third twice in the list of the top 50 hotels worldwide.
According to travel platform Skyscanner, bookings surge dramatically on Travel Tuesday, with discounts reaching up to 60%, and some travel clubs advertising limited deals of up to 80%.
The Greek capital was named Europe’s Leading Cultural City Destination and Europe’s Leading City Tourist Board.
This 2025 ceremony coincided with the 50th anniversary of the publication of Travel Bulletin, a highly praised and recognized professional print in the sector.
According to data from INSETE, 2025 began with strong growth. In January, 213,000 listings were recorded, up from 190,000 a year earlier.
Through curated culinary events, visitors can now experience ancient Greek sites and monuments in an entirely new way.
When it comes to travel budgets, Luxembourg leads the way. Its residents spend an average of 1,758 euros on foreign trips lasting at least four nights.
Royal Beach Club Santorini is set to open in summer 2026 promising cruise travelers the ultimate Greek island experience.
Attention now turns to the Christmas and New Year period — from December 25–28 and January 1–6 (Epiphany) — when hoteliers anticipate another surge in bookings.
With more than 3 million airline seats booked, Greece turns October into an extension of summer as German and British travelers keep the islands busy and locals plan mountain escapes for the long weekend.
According to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), the award marks a significant endorsement of Greece’s position as a leading travel destination, particularly within the UK market.