Spending by Greek residents on travel abroad also rose, reaching 2.78 billion euros in the eight months, from 2.30 billion euros a year earlier.

The Greek National Tourism Organization is returning to Australia after more than a decade, with a new Melbourne office focused on expanding tourism beyond the country’s best-known destinations

EU residents made 1.20 billion personal and business trips in 2025, up 1.4% on 2024 (17 million more).

Tourism industry stakeholders gather to explore emerging travel trends and lesser-known experiences across both islands

With 2027 possibly the hottest year on record, physiology professor Andreas Flouris says shielding visitors from heat must become part of Greek hospitality itself.

Intrepid presents Alonnisos as a leading example of responsible island tourism, noting that it is home to the National Marine Park of Alonnisos and the Northern Sporades

More than 60 million passengers are expected to travel through Greece’s airports in the first eight months of 2026, with Athens and the 14 regional airports operated by Fraport Greece both posting strong gains.

One of Corfu’s last major undeveloped coastal landscapes has become the focus of a long-running debate over investment, environmental protection, tourism and the value of preserving natural areas

The momentum carried into 2026. In the first half of the year, travel receipts were up almost 15% year-on-year and arrivals climbed 15.4%.

Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus, is emerging as one of Greece’s most authentic island escapes, with secluded beaches, ancient sites, and tranquil charm.

International visitors recorded 43.8 million overnight stays in Greece in the second quarter, placing the country among Europe's leading destinations.

Viral footage shows thousands of visitors crowding the famous Crete beach, while authorities consider limiting arrivals to 1,200 people every three hours to protect the area.

Greece is outpacing its Mediterranean rivals in 2026, with inbound travel up 15.4% in the first half, driven by strong road and air arrivals

Greece is promoting Western Macedonia’s mountains, lakes, villages and food as part of a strategy to develop year-round tourism beyond the country’s familiar sun-and-sea destinations.

The second phase of the "Tourism for All" program will cover the period from June 30, 2027 to December 31, 2027

Rising temperatures, changing travel habits and stronger demand in the shoulder seasons are pushing Greece toward a longer tourism calendar, with April, May, September and October gaining ground

A suggestion to promote the Ionian islands collectively as the 'Islands of Odysseus' triggered a backlash on Ithaca

Eurostat data show the South Aegean recorded 127.2 tourist overnight stays per resident in 2024, followed by the Ionian Islands with 102.6, highlighting the intense pressure tourism places on Greece’s island destinations

Bank of Greece data show more visitors and higher receipts from most markets, though Germany and France recorded declines and growth slowed sharply in June

Foreign visitors spend an average of €485 each, with most going toward accommodation and food as high prices curb spending on shopping, culture and other activities