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
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.
Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.
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.
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
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
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
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.
The data shows major source countries of foreign travelers, like Germany, France, and England will continue to be the key players in foreign arrivals in the country in February
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 Innovation Hub has partnered with governments, and public and private entities worldwide, to develop a new sustainable business model for the benefit of all stakeholders in the tourism industry
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
The positive trend is reflected by the high demand expectations of Greek hoteliers, according to the study, with the relevant index reaching its highest historical point in the January-February period
Saturation and price hikes in popular tourist destinations have shifted attention towards less-congested islands, such as Tinos, Serifos, Skopelos, Thassos
Athens is due to welcome several new hotels in the coming years. Among the highlights is the "91 Athens Riviera," a luxury camping resort managed by Domes Resorts
Hotel chamber also wants stricter guidelines for rival AirBnB-style short-term rentals
Eligibility extends to young individuals, including Greek students, graduates, postgraduates, doctoral students, recently unemployed professionals, and early-stage startups with a focus on technology and entrepreneurship
The record-breaking performance of the Greek tourism sector in 2023 is reflected in the Bank of Greece (BoG) provisional data published, as 32.73 million tourists visited Greece, compared to 31.34 million in 2019