Based on Ferryhopper’s booking data, the top 10 islands for summer 2025 were Paros, Aegina, Naxos, Mykonos, Tinos, and Corfu, among others.
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 […]
Koronisia is an islet of the eponymous and mountainous Epirus province, in northwest Greece, that you’ll be hard-pressed to find in any tourist brochure
Kos enjoys an average temperature of 26°C in October, making it an attractive choice for travelers seeking vacations beyond the summer season.
Recent data from ELSTAT show a sharp decline in accommodation and dining income on Santorini, highlighting the challenges facing Greece’s popular island destination
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
Tourism boosts Greece’s economy as travel revenue jumps 11% in H1 2025, offsetting a 1.2 billion euro trade deficit in June. Overall, the current account deficit narrows to 692.7 million euros compared to last year
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
Authorities plan extensive audits and temporary closures during the August holiday weekend, targeting businesses with past violations and signs of tax irregularities across popular tourist destinations
A single father from Norfolk, England, who beat bowel cancer, has won the UK EuroMillions lottery. His first plan? Taking his two teenage children on their first holiday abroad — to Greece
A 41-year-old tourist suffered serious burns while four others sustained glass-related injuries after a gas canister exploded in a rented room in Asprovalta.
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is leading efforts to make tourism more sustainable.
Anthony Grant, who pens the article, presents his experience visiting the Azorias archaeological site, which hosts the iconic Monumental Olive Tree.
The 1930s saw the first cohesive attempts to define the visual identity of the Greek seaside through collaboration among photographers like Nelly’s and Giorgos Vafiadakis, painters such as Spyros Vassiliou, and other artists, architects, and journalists
The rise in travel receipts was driven by a 2.1% increase in inbound tourist arrivals and a 10.4% jump in average spending per trip.
“These are legal overtime hours, properly declared and paid, with employer contributions being made. Clearly, something is changing here,” Mitsotakis said
According to the Bank of Greece, airport arrivals increased 10.8% while land border crossings declined 3.9%
This disruption reflects not only the current geopolitical instability but also the growing relationship between Israeli travelers and Greece as a favored destination.
When asked about their vacation plans, 49% of respondents said they intended to go on holiday, while the remaining 51% said they either would not or were unsure
Based on the analysis by Ferryscanner covering the period from January 2025 until the end of May, a growing portion of American travelers are opting for destinations offering peace and relaxation