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.

A protest gathering is expected to take place at 11:00 a.m. outside the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Greece’s tourism sector closed 2025 with a sharp rise in arrivals, as inbound travel jumped 49% in December and increased 5.6% over the full year to 37.98 million visitors, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. Preliminary figures showed the travel balance posted a surplus of 313.2 million euros in December 2025, up […]

Inbound arrivals grew by 5.6% and tourism receipts by 9.4%, translating into approximately 42.97 million visitors in 2025, compared to 2024.

The new scheme launches earlier than ever, offering 300,000 vouchers, expanded benefits for families and mothers, and up to 12 free nights in selected regions to boost domestic tourism and support vulnerable groups

Attica and the Ionian Islands are among the leading destinations attracting travelers from long-haul markets such as the United States, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. According to the survey conducted by Mabrian and Data Appeal, the Ionian Islands rank among the 15 European destinations with the strongest growth momentum. Southern Finland tops the […]

Between Jan. and Dec. 2025, airports nationwide handled 83.33 million passengers, up from 79.42 million in the same period of 2024, underscoring the continued momentum of Greece’s aviation sector.

Messinia prefecture, in the southeast Peloponnese gets special mention in the New York Times’ '52 Places to Go' in 2026