Two are industrial, in northern Evia and in a business part west of Athens, the tourism project is on the Ionian Sea island of Ithaka

The assembly comes at a pivotal moment for Europe’s two million-strong hospitality businesses, which are grappling with persistent labor shortages.

Clients increasingly favor places that require effort to reach—a desire for experiences deliberately off the beaten path and far from the crowds.

Tourism professor Dimitrios Buhalis explains, the shift is structural: “Social media democratizes travel. Visitors create the image of a place, not official campaigns. It’s value co-creation.”

Passenger traffic from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio rose nearly 4% between July 1 and August 10, with demand surging for short island trips in the Saronic Gulf.

Greek tourists not only travel frequently to Italy but also spend significantly, contributing to the Italian tourism sector.

Up-until-now Central Macedonia governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas will hold the sustainable transport and tourism portfolio

In Greece, travel revenues saw a notable increase in the first half of 2024 (Jan – June) underscoring the robust performance of the country’s tourism sector. 

The findings published by the research Institute revealed that although the numbers were not yet on par with pre-pandemic levels, a total of 6.2 million departures, 34.9 million overnight stays, and 2.4 billion euros in expenditures were recorded

For 2024, projections suggest over 34 million cruise passengers, potentially nearing 35 million

European cities like Istanbul, Rome, and Milan are also seeing a rise in popularity, while destinations in Spain and Greece, including Athens, are losing ground after initial post-pandemic demand.

The data was presented by London-based travel insurance company Quotezone

The verdant eastern Aegean island is among the closest to the opposite Asia Minor coast

The publication praises Naxos' rich historical tapestry showcased through its white marbles, ancient temples, and monumental Kouros statues.

Major tour operators like TUI and Jet2.com have expanded their flight offerings and vacation packages to popular Greek island destinations for both Easter and the summer season.

The Israeli market ranks seventh in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in Athens for the January to July 2023 period, recording the second-highest growth rate in passenger traffic and tourist arrivals

Astypalaia Mayor Nikos Kominis commenting on the island’s appeal said "Through ongoing efforts, Astypalaia showcases itself to the global travel community, which increasingly values exotic beauty, quaint villages, tradition, gastronomy, and our sustainable innovations."

Pieria, with its 400 hotels and 900 rental accommodations can become a year-round tourist destination as it combines both mountain and sea attractions.

However, despite the positive outlook, the two most popular islands in the Cyclades, Mykonos, and Santorini, struggled to reverse the "No Mykonos, No Santorini" trend from last year.

Tourism stakeholders convened at the Europe Gala Ceremony 2024 in the Ritz-Carlton in Berlin for the spectacular presentation of the best of the best in the continent’s industry