There is growing support for making the program permanent, as it has proven to be a crucial factor in increasing visitor numbers to these islands.

If Greece aims for a 5% share in both markets, combined with overall international tourism growth, the country could see an additional 19 million tourists by 2040.

The agreement was signed between Greece's Minister of Tourism and the Canadian Ambassador to Greece.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Conference of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO & DES), titled Metamorphosis, which took place on March 10-11, 2025, at the Athens Concert Hall, Sissi Lygnou, President of HAPCO & DES said Greece could become a leading conference destination. The general sentiment was that Greek […]

Data from ITB Berlin highlights Crete and Rhodes as the top-performing destinations, maintaining their strong appeal among European travelers with double-digit booking increases.

Another key development in Greece’s cruise industry is the increase in port fees, particularly in high-traffic destinations like Mykonos and Santorini.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with key representatives of the travel industry during her visit to Berlin for the major tourism fair ITB Berlin 2025. In a statement released by the Tourism Ministry, Kefalogianni outlined Greece’s strategy for sustainable tourism development, receiving positive feedback on the strong potential of the Greek tourism sector. In […]

The government has given fast-track approval to strategic projects in Evia, the Peloponnese, and Western Greece.

The initiative aims to tackle the nagging problem of undeclared or partially declared labor

Industry experts believe that Greece’s diverse natural landscape has the potential to attract hundreds of thousands of Greek and international visitors—provided it is properly developed and promoted.

Among Greece’s Mediterranean competitors, including Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Croatia, and Turkey, the country ranks third in popularity for Australians and fourth for both Americans and Chinese.

Through the "Tourism for All 2025" program, eligible individuals can receive a virtual digital debit card, which can be used for accommodation at any hotel or lodging across Greece.

The Greek government is reportedly considering a mini support package for Santorini, to be activated if the island's seismic activity persists for an extended period.

2024 was a record year for passenger traffic at Athens International Airport, reinforcing the city's position as a leading global destination.

Travel remittances in Greece from the all-important tourism and holiday sector posted a new record in 2024, calculated as reaching 21.7 billion euros in 2024, up from 20.593 billion euros in 2023, according to provisional figures released on Thursday by the Bank of Greece (BoG). The last month of the previous year, December 2024, sees […]

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni emphasized that the country was a safe destination for travelers during an interview with public broadcaster ERT on Thursday. The demand for Greek tourism continues to show positive growth. However, developments in Santorini remain an unpredictable factor, raising concerns about the future. The Minister noted that Santorini was geologically unique, […]

Trends, green technologies, training and professional development in yachting are some of the topics on the agenda.

Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings by foreign tourists for all popular Greek destinations rose approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. However, in Santorini, new bookings have noticeably declined in recent days. During a recent board meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), attended by Antonis Pagonis, […]

The small town in the Peloponnese has gained popularity among outdoor enthusiasts. Local residents share their insights with To Vima International edition

The areas directly affected by the tremors account for approximately 4% of both the country's annual tourism revenues and the total annual turnover in the accommodation and food service sectors