Greek tourism remains resilient despite global uncertainty, but hotels face growing pressure as travelers delay decisions, seek better deals and shorter stays while operating costs continue to rise

Karpathos has entered a state of emergency as severe drought and declining water reserves threaten supplies ahead of the busy summer season

Greece’s proposed tourism spatial planning framework has triggered disputes over destination capacity limits, short-term rentals and development rules, as industry groups call for more flexible, data-driven policies.

A new IELKA consumer survey shows that half of Greeks will skip summer vacation in 2026, with 45% of those who do travel planning to cut back on spending

The government says the overhaul will introduce clear rules for tourism, renewable energy and industry, while strengthening environmental protections and supporting the country’s energy transition

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation warns that the proposed tourism spatial framework could impose broad restrictions that overlook local needs, while calling for policies that support sustainable growth and fair competition

The proposed framework therefore appears more favorable toward tourism development than the existing regime, even though the island needs strict rules in order to preserve its identity

A new spatial framework introduces stricter building limits, coastal protections and controls on short-term rentals amid concerns by some quarters over overtourism, environmental impact

Greece's DYPA has officially extended the application deadline for the 2026–2027 Social Tourism Program to Wednesday, April 29 at 11:59 PM. Eligible applicants include employed and unemployed workers meeting income thresholds

According to a study by INSETE, the research arm of the Greek Tourism Confederation, Greek hotels face heavier taxation than their main competitors in Italy, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, Cyprus, and Portugal.

Travelers from the U.S., the U.K. and Germany drove tourism receipts up to 16.7 billion euros from January to August.

assenger numbers at Athens International Airport rose 6.8% in the first eight months of 2025, while tourists from ten key countries accounted for nearly 70% of Greece’s travel revenue last year

Tourists from just ten countries generated 68% of Greece’s travel income in 2024, with Germany and the UK alone accounting for one-third of total receipts

Foreign arrivals in May rose by 2.5%, while overnight stays from international tourists increased by 2.2%.

A total of 339,484 U.S. visitors injected 325.45 million euros into the Greek economy, averaging an impressive 958.66 euros per person.

Access to the Acropolis archaeological site is increasingly difficult, particularly for people with disabilities, the sick, and those with mobility issues. The elevator is out of order, toilets are in short supply, and metal barriers obstruct access to the Areopagus.

Trends, green technologies, training and professional development in yachting are some of the topics on the agenda.

Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry who fail to comply with the regulation will be subject to fines of up to 10,500 euros per violation.

First cruise ship of the season, Viking Saturn, greeted at Greece's largest, busiest port

More arrivals, but less revenues is the verdict by the Bank of Greece (BoG) for this past August in terms of travel remittances from the all-important tourism sector in the country. Specifically, according to the central bank revenues decreased by 1.8% compared to the corresponding month of 2023. Conversely, revenues during the Jan-Aug 2024 period […]