Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry who fail to comply with the regulation will be subject to fines of up to 10,500 euros per violation.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas has officially assumed the portfolio of the EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism after being sworn in alongside the College of Commissioners at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. During the oath-taking ceremony, Tzitzikostas pledged, among other commitments, “to uphold the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights […]
Cruise tourism supports Greece's economy, but it also raises concerns about overtourism. ‘To Vima International Edition’ explores these issues with the head of the industry’s European trade association
The Mediterranean country held its position in 2024 on the top five list for German and French tourists, ranking 3rd and 4th respectively, similar to 2023
The bill, introduced by Greece's Ministry of Tourism, aims to strengthen the country's position as a global tourism leader by advancing sustainable tourism practices.
The Kalavryta Ski Resort is experiencing unprecedented success, with over 15,000 visitors daily in its first season following extensive infrastructure upgrades
The 15,000 Russian tourists who visited this year spent around 1,000 euros per capita, totaling 15.2 million euros.
Creating high level golf tourism infrastructure in Greece can boost the country's competitiveness on the global market.
Despite this surge, the average expenditure per visitor decreased by 2.5% compared to last year, standing at €589.5
Sustainable development, investments, new offerings, upgraded training at the core of Greece's tourism strategy.
Younger generations are reshaping fishing tourism and steering Greece toward global recognition. Three stakeholders share their vision with ‘To Vima International Edition’
The Municipality of Athens is expected to present the results of a tourism carrying capacity study later this month.
Bike Friendly certification is helping hotels and destinations in Greece shift towards responsible tourism. 'To Vima International Edition' spoke to stakeholders about the benefits.
“These are sectors where Europe as a whole struggles, but Greece is performing better,” he said.
The corresponding revenues for the current year will end up around the 21.5-billion-euro mark, according to a report published on ot.gr last Thursday
The rugged mountainous Cretan village, perched along the slopes of Mt. Psiloritis, is located in the rugged central part of the large island
Notably, international traffic at Mykonos airport saw a steep decline of 20.2% in October, while domestic traffic registered a modest increase of 4.3%, insufficient to offset the losses in international arrivals.
Kefalogianni also raised the issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon marbles, which falls under the responsibilities of her counterpart.
The new port is set to be constructed in Monolithos, a village on the eastern coast of Santorini, about 7 kilometers southeast of the island’s capital, Fira
Tourism experts attribute this decline in revenues to several factors, including, first of all, the fact that tourists spend less on non-hotel-related expenses as noted by restaurant owners in tourist areas.