sustainable tourism

Australia Dominates Lonely Planet’s ‘Best Beaches in the World’ – Did Greece Make the List?

Australia has claimed the top two spots in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025 list, with Whitehaven Beach in Queensland…

8 January 2025

Peloponnese to Establish Greece's Largest Certified Hiking Trail Network

The Peloponnese Region is set to develop Greece’s largest certified hiking trail network, spanning 1,729 kilometers. Supported by €2.95 million…

8 January 2025

Greece Increases 'Climate Resilience Fee' for Hotels and Short-term Rentals

As of January 1, Greece has increased its "Climate Resilience Fee," a nightly charge applied to hotels and short-term rentals.…

8 January 2025

Parnassos Ski Centre Secures €8.7 Million for Modernisation and Expansion

The Parnassos Ski Centre, a premier winter destination near Delphi, is set for a major transformation with €8.7 million in…

6 January 2025

Greece's 2024 Tourism Boom: Balancing Record Numbers with Sustainability

Greece's tourism sector shattered records in 2024, welcoming 36 million visitors and generating €22 billion in revenue.

27 December 2024

Tourism Minister Kefalogianni: 2024 Poised to Break Records for Greek Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has predicted a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024, with revenues expected to surpass €20…

23 December 2024

Greek-Turkish Joint Tourism Committee Holds Meeting in Athens

The 5th meeting of the Greece-Türkiye Joint Tourism Committee took place in Athens, with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and…

20 December 2024

Athens Faces Growing Tourism Pressures: Study Highlights Fragility of City's Infrastructure

A new study on Athens' tourism capacity reveals growing pressures on the city's infrastructure, highlighting "tourism fragility" in highly saturated…

20 December 2024

Wellness Tourism a Priority for High-End Travellers, Survey Finds

The growing importance of wellness in luxury travel is highlighted by a new survey which reflects a rising trend in…

6 December 2024

Cretan Village Earns Spot Among World's Top Rural Tourism Destinations in 2024

Anogia, a charming village in Crete, has been distinguished among the world's top 55 tourist villages for 2024 by the…

29 November 2024

Athens Wins Europe's Leading City Break Destination at 2024 World Travel Awards

Athens triumphs as Europe's Leading City Break Destination for 2024 at the World Travel Awards. Celebrated for its blend of…

28 November 2024

Greek Island Decarbonization Fund injected with €1.6 billion

Greece, in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), has established the Islands Decarbonization Fund, a…

26 November 2024

Greece Introduces Sustainability-Focused Hotel Rating System

Greece is introducing a groundbreaking hotel rating system based on sustainability principles, aiming to assess hotels by their environmental and…

22 November 2024

End to Airbnb Key Lockboxes – Measures Against Overtourism in Another City

Florence is implementing measures to combat overtourism by banning key lockboxes used for Airbnb rentals in the city center. This…

16 November 2024

Greek Tourism Set for Landmark Year in 2024, Says SETE President

Greek tourism is expected to see a 25% growth in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to SETE President Yiannis…

20 October 2024

Greece Positioned to Become Top Luxury Travel Destination

Greece is poised to become a top luxury travel destination, with the government prioritising the development of high-end tourism. At…

16 October 2024

Greece Hits Overtourism Index; Mykonos and Santorini Removed from Travel Platform

Greece has been flagged in the first overtourism index, leading Evaneos to drop Mykonos and Santorini from its offerings starting…

17 September 2024

Crete Leads in Culinary Tourism as Greek Regions Shine in New Rankings

Crete has been recognized as the top destination for culinary experiences in Greece, according to INSETE Intelligence's latest study. The…

11 September 2024

Alonnisos Ranked Among the Top 10 Unspoiled "Pearls" of the Mediterranean by Italian Media

Alonnisos has been recognised as one of the top 10 unspoiled "pearls" of the Mediterranean by the Italian website thewom.it.…

6 September 2024

Santorini Imposes Temporary Ban on Private Helicopter Flights Due to Safety Concerns

Citing safety concerns and licensing irregularities, a public prosecutor has ordered a temporary ban on all private helicopter flights to…

25 August 2024

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