overtourism

Santorini Official Sparks Outrage with Cruise Ship Warning

A Santorini official has sparked outrage after urging residents to limit their movements due to an influx of 17,000 cruise…

6 months ago

Santorini Feels the Heat: Tourism Slows on Iconic Greek Island

Despite record tourism revenue across Greece, the iconic island of Santorini is experiencing a slowdown, with booking numbers down and…

7 months ago

Mitsotakis Shares Insights on NATO, European Defense, and Greece’s Tourism Boom in CNN Interview

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed a range of topics with CNN's Julia Chatterley, including Greece's commitment to NATO, European defense…

7 months ago

Tourists Forced to Wade Ashore in Crete After Platform Ban

Balos Lagoon, Crete: What should have been a picturesque arrival at one of Crete's most stunning beaches turned into a…

7 months ago

Greece Reclaims Beaches for Public with €350,000 Crackdown on Sunbed Domination

ATHENS, Greece - July 09, 2024 - Greece is taking a bite out of beach chair monopolies, tackling the issue…

7 months ago

Greece Cracks Down on ‘Illegal’ Sunbeds with Drones, Satellites, and App Amid ‘Beach Towel Revolt

Greece, a popular tourist destination, is facing a growing conflict between locals and the tourism industry over the use of…

7 months ago

Greece’s Strategy to Protect Santorini and Mykonos from Over-Tourism

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced plans to prioritize popular destinations like Santorini and Mykonos due to their significant tourism impact. Measures…

8 months ago

Greek Hoteliers Highlight Infrastructure Issues Over Overtourism

During the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s 2nd Regional Conference held in Heraklion, Crete, on Tuesday, Federation President Yiannis Hatzis emphasized that…

8 months ago

Athens Declares “No More Tourism” as Overtourism Takes Its Toll

The government of Greece has issued a firm warning to tourists from the UK, effectively stating "no more tourism" as…

10 months ago

Athens Tourism Booms, but Overtourism Concerns Emerge

Increased visitor numbers and diverse travel motivations underline Athens' appeal, but challenges such as cleanliness and safety need addressing. Athens,…

11 months ago

Greece Encourages Travellers to Explore Its Not-so-Famous Cities & Islands to Prevent Overtourism

After the success that Greece has reaped this year in the tourism sector, with the figure of the number of…

2 years ago

EBRD proposals to slow down ‘overtourism’ on popular Greek island of Santorini

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has proposed ways to curb overtourism on one of the world’s popular…

5 years ago