Foreign arrivals in May rose by 2.5%, while overnight stays from international tourists increased by 2.2%.

Industry professionals highlighted Greece as a country with exceptional natural beauty and a plethora of outdoor activities catering to visitors drawn by off-the-beaten-track holidays.

He reiterated that Mykonos stands at the forefront of Greece’s tourism offering, adding, “We recognize Mykonos as a flagship destination."

“These are legal overtime hours, properly declared and paid, with employer contributions being made. Clearly, something is changing here,” Mitsotakis said

Greek hotel industry federation questions the government's data on employees working overtime and says government is neglecting Greece's mountain regions

The mayor of Thessaloniki underlined that tourism should not be disconnected from local communities.

The initiative introduces five curated cultural routes, developed by the Ministry’s Directorates of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities.

In 2024 alone, Greece welcomed 138,600 Chinese visitors, a 30% rise compared to 2019.

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Greece’s strategy focuses on ensuring balanced development and creating new job opportunities at lesser-known destinations.

Foreign visitors accounted for the largest share of arrivals and overnight stays across all types of accommodations, representing 64.8% of arrivals and 73.7% of overnight stays.

The tourism sector is expected to create 1.1 million jobs by 2035 and contribute €58.2 billion to the Greek economy.

Staff at the world’s most visited museum walked out on Monday citing “untenable” working conditions caused by a surge in visitor numbers.

A further escalation in tensions would not only impact travel between Israel and Greece but also the broader tourism flow from Gulf countries.

Eurobank's CEO Karavias urged entrepreneurs to invest in expanding operations, enhancing product quality, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

The Greek seaside town of Loutraki earns international recognition as a Culinary Capital, signaling a new era in tourism development.

According to the project's master plan, the development will span over 200 hectares and take shape as a sustainable, multi-use tourism complex.

Balancing the financial benefits of a thriving tourism sector for local and national economies with the risk of overtourism and the subsequent drawbacks is emerging as a serious problem in the EU. Along with record numbers of visitors come problems such as rising housing costs and strained local services. In recent years, protests have erupted […]

Greece remains the 3rd most popular holiday destination for cruises in the EU after Italy and Spain, with an annual 5,500 port calls, according to data from the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The ports of Piraeus, Santorini, and Mykonos accounted for over half the port calls (55%) in 2024. The Piraeus Chamber of […]

Greek tourism offered a mixed bag for Q1 in 2025, with revenues in the Greek accommodation sector recording a 7.5% rise in the first quarter of 2025, according to official data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). In contrast, the figures in hospitality showed a downward trend, declining by 7.6% over the same period. The […]