Nearly 383,000 cruise ship passengers arrived at the Cretan port this season, with vessels doubling compared to 2022
Long-awaited simplified and electronic charter procedure unveiled by shipping ministry. Professional craft exceeding 35 meters under a foreign registry included.
It's a less visited but equally picturesque harbor town in the east of the large island, with more than 20,000 followers on the platform and 25 published videos
On a global scale, tourism reached 86.6% of 2019 arrivals by the ninth month of 2023, with Mediterranean inbound travel bouncing back to 2019 levels
Demand for Epiphany bookings remains relatively low, with occupancy rates hovering at around 50%
Passenger traffic over the Jan-Nov 2023 period exceeded 69.77 million passengers, while traffic for all of 2022 exceeded 63.67 million, the Civil Aviation Authority announced
Topping the list are Kythnos for ideal weekend getaways, Ithaca for diving enthusiasts, and the serene Patmos for quality religious tourism
Of particular note was the island of Leros, recognized for its bike-friendly infrastructure and certification processes fostering a welcoming environment for cyclists
The leaders are the Southern Aegean, accounting for 27% of revenues, Crete with 21%, Attica with 17%
Out of 37 examined professions, the most sought-after is that of a chambermaid, constituting 16% of the forecasted positions, 17% of filled positions, and 12% of the total shortages.
The Meliá Hotels International (MHI) chain has observed a surge in tourist bookings for 2023 compared to the previous year, indicating a notable increase in travel interest in the country.
The new scheme aims to transition the country to a more sustainable and upgraded tourism model
Occupancy rates are expected to reach 90% over the holidays, driven by the domestic tourism market, but a new approach is needed to make ‘winter tourism’ sustainable and attractive to foreign tourists
Short-term rentals, starting from scratch in 2009/2010, now surpass 14,000 active units, challenging the hotel industry and necessitating regulation
Greek travelers continue to favor the "traditional" Christmas destinations abroad, such as London, Geneva, Vienna, etc. However, their choices also reflect the prevailing trend of exploring alternative destinations like Copenhagen, Morocco, Innsbruck, Krakow, and even Chisinau
Paraschis focused on the environmental aspect of sustainability in tourism, referencing a recent Deloitte – INSETE study
"This right to wander without clothes is what attracts travelers who 'flood' the tiny 30-square-kilometer island every summer for over 60 years"
Europe dominates the list with 13 locations, including a train journey spanning the entire continent
The most intense and extensive government-to-government contacts by the two sides in more than two decades will be conducted in four locations in the Greek capital's center on Thursday, within 600 meters of each other
The feature recommends Manchester travellers to put Ios, Naxos and Sifnos on their “must do” bucket list