As tourism booms across Europe, sociologist Giorgos Rakkas argues that the same forces fueling urban renewal are also driving displacement, soaring housing costs, and a deeper crisis of social cohesion—challenging the very future of the modern city.
With more than 3 million airline seats booked, Greece turns October into an extension of summer as German and British travelers keep the islands busy and locals plan mountain escapes for the long weekend.
The new visa bond program will last approximately one year. While consular officials can select from three bond levels, the most common requirement is expected to be $10,000 or more
Authorities are keen to stress that this is not a sweeping policy targeting all businesses. Rather, it is a targeted measure designed to address specific tax behaviors among businesses with risk profiles that suggest a likelihood of evasion or sudden closure
The website draws attention to the seamless fusion of modernity and history the island offers the visitors
Time Out has named a sea lagoon in northern Greece as the best beach in Europe for 2025, with destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia also in the “top 10”. Taking the top billing is Port Glarokavos, which is located in the Kassandra Peninsula of Chalkidi (Halkidiki) prefecture. Kassadras is the western-most of three […]
According to the Egyptian State Information Service, the government aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2028, positioning tourism as a cornerstone of its economic development strategy.
Deal between hoteliers, employees' union comes after another banner year for the tourism industry in Greece
The Civil Aviation Authority announced that total passengers recorded at all airports in Greece exceeded 76.24 million over the first 11-month period of the year
Paris was the undisputed leader of 2024, with a significant surge in tourism
“These are sectors where Europe as a whole struggles, but Greece is performing better,” he said.
The remote northern island wants more visitors: ‘It’s the rumbling before the herd is coming,’ one hotel manager says
Market pundits estimate the Tour Operator still owes approximately 2 million euros to hotels in Greece
This emphasis stems from tourism's extensive interconnectivity with various sectors and its significant contribution, amounting to 10% of Europe's Gross Domestic Product.
However, despite this year’s bookings projected to rise slightly compared to last year, Yiannis Hatzis, President of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers, stresses the importance of strategic planning
Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.
"The small size of our island and its coastal geomorphology simply do not allow for the placement of even a few beach umbrellas," says the Mayor Fotis Mangos.
A pilot program allowing 7-day express visas to be issued to Turkish citizens wishing to visit 10 islands in the eastern Aegean began on April 1
According to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the average hotel occupancy rates in the country witnessed a new uptick in January and February this year compared to last year
In 2023, Skopelos experienced a record-breaking year with a total of 169,216 arrivals, marking an increase of approximately 17% compared to the previous year.