Athens is the only Greek city to feature in Time Out’s 2026 ranking of the world’s 50 best cities, coming in at number 40 in the magazine’s 10th annual edition of the list. To compile the ranking, Time Out surveyed more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities in 42 languages, asking locals about dozens of […]

Greece’s “Tourism for All 2026” program will soon open applications for holiday vouchers of up to €600, valid for stays at any eligible accommodation nationwide, supporting domestic tourism and flexible travel planning throughout the year

This week, for instance, the European Best Destinations review published the top 20 places it recommends in Europe, with the two Greek locations, both islands, included on this list

The findings show that the Greek brand has recorded a notable rise in interest from Chinese markets.

Arrivals and revenues increased from Greece’s five main tourism markets — Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and the United States

Greece remains the most favorite tourist destination for Finns, a fact confirmed by the plan of Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, to add direct flights to Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki. The Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) was present at the MATKA TRAVEL FAIR 2026 in Helsinki with a pavillion, attracting a great number visitors who were […]

Greece remains among the most popular destinations for U.S. travelers, a status underscored by another major distinction in the American tourism market. The country was named “Best Tourism Destination” for the fifth consecutive year at the GT Tested Reader Survey Awards 2025, organized by Global Traveler magazine, according to the publication’s organizers. The awards are considered […]

Experts in the restaurant industry note that the average spending per traveler arriving in Greece has consistently declined over the past years

Greece is also one of the world’s five “blue zones,” home to notably high numbers of centenarians, beginning with Ikaria.

The travel balance shows that the average expenditure per trip fell by 7.8%, while inbound travel arrivals increased by 3.6%.

The platform will map all tourism activities and businesses by destination, showcase products and services, highlight attractions, beaches, and museums, and integrate thematic tourism offerings.

Different—and largely contrasting—modern Greek images: prosperity, revival, and decline succeed one another in a land so beautiful and verdant, despite the many summer wildfires

Greek hotels recorded a 2 percentage point rise in occupancy rates, reaching 80.5%, while RevPAR recorded a modest increase of 1.5%.

Once symbols of Greece’s post-war modernization, many Xenia Hotels face neglect, while others are being restored or repurposed as cultural and hospitality spaces, preserving their architectural and historical significance for future generations

According to the German travel site Reisereporter, “Lipsi is the perfect place to lose yourself in dreamy corners."

International arrivals expected to rise by nearly 5% this autumn, with the U.S. leading the surge, as Greece’s tourism season extends beyond summer.

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.

Online fraud or unauthorized charges appear to be far less concerning for Greeks, as only 9% said they were worried.

According to a study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Airbnb, 21% of total spending by STR travelers in Europe goes directly to local, often small businesses such as bakeries, tavernas, and grocery stores.

The findings are based on an online survey conducted by GlobalWebIndex (GWI) among 12,205 respondents aged 16–64, between January and February 2025.