Memorandum aims to expand collaboration in training, sustainability and destination management as Athens seeks to strengthen ties with Latin American markets

For Greece, strong UK demand is already reflected in solid tourism performance, with Bank of Greece data showing that travel receipts from the UK more than tripled in the first quarter of 2026.

A sophisticated “Reservation Hijacking” scam is targeting travelers with fake booking alerts, using real reservation data to steal payment details.

Police link luxury home break-in in Athens’ southern districts to an alleged South American theft network, mirroring international investigations into mobile burglary crews targeting affluent neighborhoods across Europe and North America

A sluggish Easter, soft supermarket performance, and a massive 60 million euro investment in Patras shape the early picture for Greece's beer industry this year

The Greek island of Skiathos is rolling out a Tourism Intelligence System to unify visitor data and support smarter, more sustainable destination management

Greece's food and beverage companies are investing strategically in tourist hotspots, counting on strong seasonal demand to lift revenues through the summer

Greece’s proposed tourism spatial planning framework has triggered disputes over destination capacity limits, short-term rentals and development rules, as industry groups call for more flexible, data-driven policies.

EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas says European tourism remains resilient despite global tensions, with rising arrivals and no fuel shortages, highlighting ongoing monitoring and upcoming EU-wide tourism policy.

Greek employment agency DYPA says fraudsters are exploiting its Social Tourism Program by offering paid booking and mediation services without authorization.

A new report finds that Greek islands generate most of Greece’s tourism revenues, but are also exceeding key development thresholds

Accommodation and food service sectors moved in opposite directions in Q1 2026, according to data from the Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT)

Travel receipts rise more than 64% in January-March, driven by strong European demand and higher spending per trip

The POEET federation has called a nationwide 24-hour strike over seasonal workers' unemployment benefits, the digital work card, and poor labor conditions

On Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., visitors will be invited to explore Greece’s renowned Wine Routes and take part in a rich program of activities celebrating wine and wine tourism.

Fares from Athens to Mykonos have risen from 198 euros in 2025 to 218 euros in 2026, while flights from Athens to London have increased from 317 to 351 euros.

Arrivals and overnight stays fell slightly year-on-year, though the broader 2026 season looks resilient as Southern Europe surges in European traveler preferences.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation warns that the proposed tourism spatial framework could impose broad restrictions that overlook local needs, while calling for policies that support sustainable growth and fair competition