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Favorite destinations in Greece for most visitor profiles are the islands, namely Santorini, Mykonos and Crete which are high on their preference, followed by Corfu, Kos, Paros and Lesbos.

Greece's move to legalize same-sex marriage is a bold step towards inclusivity and can create an opening for LGBTQ+ travel. To Vima English Edition spoke with local and international market experts about the potential

In light of the Women Political Leaders Summit, taking place in Athens during 19-21 March, with the Ministry of Tourism in the role of the co-organizer, Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni speaks with To Vima English Edition

Sleep is essential to our health, but there are growing sleep health disparities throughout the world as many lack a bed, while others are paying top dollar to get some shuteye

However, despite the positive outlook, the two most popular islands in the Cyclades, Mykonos, and Santorini, struggled to reverse the "No Mykonos, No Santorini" trend from last year.

Tourism Innovation Hub has partnered with governments, and public and private entities worldwide, to develop a new sustainable business model for the benefit of all stakeholders in the tourism industry

Despite pressures, such as inflation in Europe and tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Greek tourism sector is set to again exceed expectations

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogiannis said Greece is the first European country actively seek arrivals from this community

The positive trend is reflected by the high demand expectations of Greek hoteliers, according to the study, with the relevant index reaching its highest historical point in the January-February period

Saturation and price hikes in popular tourist destinations have shifted attention towards less-congested islands, such as Tinos, Serifos, Skopelos, Thassos

Greece is ready to redevelop the former royal estate at Tatoi near Athens into a mixed-use culture and tourism hub.

Eligibility extends to young individuals, including Greek students, graduates, postgraduates, doctoral students, recently unemployed professionals, and early-stage startups with a focus on technology and entrepreneurship

Rather, the focus lies on the quality of tourist arrivals and their economic impact, prioritizing sustainable growth and meaningful contributions to the local economy.

Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis highlights the significance of this gathering, uniting stakeholders to devise solutions for a brighter future

“Our nations' friendship is rooted in our shared history, cultural ties, struggle for freedom, and aspirations for a secure future," noted Kefalogianni in her speech emphasizing the importance of collaboration in tourism for the economic development and prosperity of both countries.

For the 12-month period of January-December, non-resident traveler arrivals rose by 17.6%, with related receipts increasing by 15.7%

As the BoG figures show, travel receipts amounted to 20.459 billion euros, a 12.7% uptick from 18.151 billion euros in 2019

Instability in the Red Sea region is expected to boost cruise ship tourism to Greece in the coming months and over the summer, according to reports at the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). Major cruise lines are avoiding the area by canceling or adjusting itineraries, and have not scheduled any passage in the area until […]

The scheme, incorporated gradually into the economy in 2022, was introduced to ensure legal transparency for the protection of employees and reduce the high percentages of undeclared work.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni took part in a teleconference organized by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce