Applications are now opening for a state-backed holiday program targeting self-employed pensioners in Greece, offering subsidized stays and travel benefits across selected destinations, with priority access rules and increased support for specific regions

Authorities grant extra time for applications after widespread technical issues blocked access for thousands, with a new deadline set for May 3.

International travel demand remained resilient in 2025 despite inflation and geopolitical tensions, with Greece recording strong gains in arrivals, revenue, and visitor satisfaction across key sectors

Hotels and restaurants head into peak season understaffed, as labor gaps across the economy top 360,000 despite a rise in foreign worker recruitment.

The Peloponnese is also a particularly strong market in wedding tourism, led by Costa Navarino and destinations such as the Mani peninsula.

The 2026–2027 Social Tourism program in Greece has opened with applications processed by tax ID digits, offering subsidized holidays for up to 300,000 workers and unemployed citizens, including free stays in selected regions and transport discounts.

Overall, Greek tourism in 2026 is moving along a fine balance. The strong demand base, increased airline capacity, and the country’s image as a safe destination create the conditions for another positive year

A new social tourism programme launching in May will allow hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries to enjoy subsidised or fully free stays across Greece, with enhanced support for families and vulnerable groups.

Businesses struggle to fill key roles as demand surges, with foreign recruitment expected to cover only a fraction of vacancies across tourism and other sectors

A brief ceasefire initially boosted bookings for Greece, but renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East has disrupted momentum, leaving the tourism sector balancing cautious optimism with concerns over rising travel costs and demand volatility

A Swedish travel report ranks the Cycladic island second globally for 2026, praising its authenticity, gastronomy, and resistance to mass tourism

Greece secured top honors in two categories at this year’s fourth edition of the Travel Gossip awards, organized by the UK-based travel trade platform. Greece ranked top of the list in the categories “Agents’ Favourite Sunshine Getaway Destination” and “Agents’ Favourite Family Destination,” after UK-based travel agents cast their votes. The “The Travel Celebration 2026” […]

The renewed scheme, which enjoys strong backing from both Athens and Ankara,enables short visits to 12 Greek islands, giving a boost to local tourism

Tourism and shipping carry significantly greater weight in the economies of Greece and Cyprus compared with most other European Union countries

Luxury hotels cut prices and tour operators add flexibility as geopolitical tensions begin to slow bookings and air travel to Greece.

Rising cancellations and weaker bookings linked to the conflict are weighing on Cyprus’s outlook and slowing early summer demand in Greece, with airlines and tourism operators reporting a shift toward western Mediterranean destinations

The Greek island of Karpathos is continuously gaining international attention for its authentic charm, scenic landscapes, and secluded beaches, attracting travelers seeking experiences beyond mainstream tourism.

'Hidden Gem' cliche applied to one of the eastern Aegean's pristine destinations

The Greek island landed a four-page feature in En Voyage, the in-flight magazine of UK-based carrier Aurigny Flights

Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.