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Greece is tightening rules on short-term rentals, extending the ban on new Airbnbs in central Athens until 2026 while considering similar restrictions in tourist hotspots like Santorini, Thessaloniki, and Chania. From October 1, 2025, stricter safety standards, inspections, and heavy fines will apply to all rental properties.
Greece has clinched second place globally in the 2025 Blue Flag awards, earning 657 flags for its pristine beaches, marinas, and tourist boats. Announced by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, Greece’s 623 awarded beaches, led by Halkidiki and Crete, account for 15% of the world’s Blue Flag-certified coasts. The awards, presented in Glyfada, underscore Greece’s commitment to environmental and tourism excellence.
Greece welcomed a record 8 million cruise passengers across 49 destinations in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to industry sources cited by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency. Santorini led as the top attraction despite temporary restrictions due to seismic activity, with authorities now working to safely resume cruise ship access near the island’s Athinio sea area in the coming days.
A new bill introduced by Greece’s Ministry of Tourism has removed renovated properties, including former warehouses and basements, from short-term rental platforms. The bill mandates stricter regulations and inspections, and properties must meet primary residential use criteria or be settled before 2011 to qualify. Property owners face hefty fines for non-compliance, raising concerns over the impact on investments in tourist accommodations.
Greece is tackling its island housing crisis with a new plan to house public sector workers in hotel staff accommodation. This initiative aims to alleviate the pressure of high seasonal rents in popular tourist destinations, ensuring essential services remain adequately staffed year-round.
New regulations are on the horizon for Greek hotels, including mandatory liability insurance for short-term rentals and an innovative environmental ranking system. The bill also allows for the operation of seawater swimming pools, promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Greece’s innovative digital travel assistant, mAiGreece, has been awarded the Gold prize at the DEI Bite Awards 2024. Developed by the Ministries of Tourism and Digital Governance, the AI-powered tool provides personalized travel information in over 30 languages, enhancing the visitor experience and showcasing the best of Greece.
The Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT), in the context of the imminent opening of the Australian…
The Ministry of Tourism in Greece has announced plans to develop a digital tourism map…
The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Greek National Tourism Organisation announced the launch…
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Leader of Opposition Party New Democracy appealed on Wednesday to EU Commissioner for…
