Greek hospitality remains a legendary virtue, a competitive advantage sustained daily by countless people. Yet it is as threatened by mass tourism as unspoiled landscapes and quiet beaches

The assembly comes at a pivotal moment for Europe’s two million-strong hospitality businesses, which are grappling with persistent labor shortages.

Greek economy: Record tourist arrivals and strong budget surpluses hide slow growth, widening inequality, and a political landscape stuck in neutral

Tapping into this momentum, the Municipality of Karpathos is launching the first-ever Karpathos Climb Adventure Fest 2025, set for October 6–7, 2025.

Overall, the trade balance deficit narrowed, as the reduction in imports exceeded that of exports in absolute terms.

Foreign travelers continued to dominate the overall numbers, representing 79.9% of arrivals and an even greater proportion of overnight stays at 87.4%.

Based on Ferryhopper’s booking data, the top 10 islands for summer 2025 were Paros, Aegina, Naxos, Mykonos, Tinos, and Corfu, among others.

The most striking change compared with 2024 was the rise of Aegina, which entered the top five destinations, displacing Syros, with a year-on-year increase of 12.65%.

By all accounts, 2025 will be another banner year for Greece’s all-important tourism and holiday industry, a sector that attracts tens of millions of people from around the world every year and annually pumps more than 20 billion euros into the local economy. The substantial economic benefits that tourism generates for Greece is a result […]

The only outlier was the Cyclades, which posted a 7.4% drop in international arrivals (638,000 total). Santorini was hit hardest, with 348,000 visitors (-14.5%) and a sharp decline in domestic arrivals.

Tourists from just ten countries generated 68% of Greece’s travel income in 2024, with Germany and the UK alone accounting for one-third of total receipts

After 10 years of discussions between the Ministry of Greek Tourism and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) to establish a Greek National Tourism Office in Melbourne (GNTO), there is still unfinished business

Recent data from ELSTAT show a sharp decline in accommodation and dining income on Santorini, highlighting the challenges facing Greece’s popular island destination

Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus.

Air travel data shows a sharp rise in autumn arrivals, with destinations like Crete, Rhodes, and Athens staying busy well into November thanks to strong demand from the US, UK, Germany, and Israel

Inspectors found more than 100 violations in restaurants, leisure services, and beauty and beach rental businesses across popular Greek islands, resulting in fines, temporary closures, and ongoing investigations

New deal with Greek Culture Ministry aims to preserve heritage, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen tourism through culture.

Santorini and Mykonos face reduced international arrivals in 2025, with seismic activity impacting Santorini’s bookings and Mykonos showing signs of recovery fueled by strong domestic demand

Despite a slight recovery in room revenue and occupancy, Athens still trails cities like Madrid, Rome, and Barcelona in tourism performance, with only Istanbul falling behind in key metrics.

The airports in Crete stood out, with 1.9 million landing on the island—over 86 thousand—reflecting a 4.7% uptick compared to the respective period in 2024.