Tourism

Record Greek Easter Turnover Surpasses 1.5 Billion Euros, Says Chamber President

Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Regional Chamber Council of Attica, announced that…

May 8, 2024

Greek Islands Spark Investment Frenzy; 13 Seek New Owners

The allure of owning a private island has ignited a frenzy among investors, with 13 Greek islands currently seeking new…

May 7, 2024

Two Greek Beaches Rank Among Top 50 Worldwide

In a nod to Greece's coastal allure, two Greek beaches have earned coveted positions among the world's top 50 beaches,…

May 3, 2024

Greece's Tourism Sector Boom: Over 30 Million Visitors in 2023

Greece witnessed a remarkable surge in tourism activity in 2023, welcoming over 30 million visitors to its shores, according to…

May 2, 2024

Ellinikon: Europe's Largest Smart City Built in Greece

In a groundbreaking development, Lamda Development's ambitious project for Ellinikon, situated on the southern coast of Athens, is swiftly gaining…

May 2, 2024

Greece a Leader of Southern European Nations in Eurozone Development

In a remarkable development, Greece, Spain, and Portugal have emerged as the leaders of economic development within the Eurozone, outpacing…

May 1, 2024

Five More Greek Islands Open to Turkish Tourists with Visa Express

Another five Greek islands have opened to tourism from Turkish citizens through the expedited visa entry process (visa express) as…

May 1, 2024

Athens International Airport Sees Record Passenger Surge

In the first quarter of the year, Athens International Airport (IAA) "Eleftherios Venizelos" experienced a significant surge, largely driven by…

April 29, 2024

Santorini: A ticking time bomb

A landslide occurred in Thirasia, Santorini, on Saturday afternoon, next to the port of Ammoudi, and caused a huge cloud…

April 29, 2024

International Arrivals Surge in Greece, Up 18.7% in Q1

Greece experienced a significant boost in international arrivals during the first quarter of the year, with figures soaring by 18.7%…

April 26, 2024

Athens Mayor Raises Alarm Over Tourism Revenue Decline

In an exclusive article with 'Kathimerini', Athens Mayor Haris Doukas,  highlighted concerning statistics regarding the municipality's tourism revenue. Despite Athens…

April 26, 2024

Greece Ranks Among Top Destinations for American Travellers

Greece stands out as a top destination in a recent survey conducted by the European Travel Commission and Eurail BV,…

April 24, 2024

Europe's Best Islands: Greece Dominates with Eight Entries

Conde Nast Traveller has unveiled its list of Europe's Best Islands, with Greece dominating, claiming eight spots. The rankings, based…

April 22, 2024

Overseas markets present significant growth potential for Greek tourism

Overseas markets such as the United States, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and Canada offer substantial opportunities for the further…

April 22, 2024

Greece Saves Beaches from Commercialization

In an effort to preserve coastal tranquility and address community concerns, the Greek government has designated 198 beaches as "untrodden."…

April 20, 2024

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with the new Japanese Ambassador, Koichi Ito

During the meeting, they discussed promoting bilateral tourism cooperation and the events planned in the field of tourism on both…

April 20, 2024

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Welcomes Turkish Tourists to Lesvos

Lesvos, Greece - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed 92 Turkish tourists arriving on the passenger ship "Esref Jale" to the…

April 19, 2024

A crowd-free Acropolis? It’s yours for €5,000

The world’s greatest attractions can be yours to enjoy in private – provided you have deep pockets

April 16, 2024

Why the Greek Government is Concerned About the Israeli-Iranian Crisis

In light of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Greek government remains vigilant, monitoring the situation with a mix…

April 15, 2024
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