Tourism

Over 80,000 jobs slashed in Greece when tourism season ended

The end of the 2023 tourism season came later than in previous years, resulting in the loss of 82,463 jobs…

January 12, 2024

Why did Greece in 2023 achieve record tourism numbers?

The maintenance of Greece at the top of the tourist brands worldwide, the large investments in the tourism sector in…

January 7, 2024

Tourism minister: Plan for sustainable tourism in full development now

The Tourism Ministry's plan for a consistent and sustainable tourism development is being fully implemented currently, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni…

January 1, 2024

Tourism Minister Kefalogianni optimistic about 2024 tourism season

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni expressed her optimism over the 2024 tourism season in an interview on Wednesday with SKAI television.…

December 27, 2023

Rapti: Tourism education of strategic importance; messages for 2024 very encouraging

Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Rapti, in an interview with AMNA on Monday (Christmas), pointed out that tourism education for the…

December 26, 2023

Facing acute labour shortage, Greece to grant temporary work permits to certain migrant categories

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, now lawmaker of ruling ND party, votes against amendment

December 20, 2023

Security advantage for Greece - Tourism records in hyperinflationary conditions and expectations for 2024

This year's increase in tourism demand in popular destinations such as Greece, Spain and Turkey occurred amid hyperinflationary conditions, with…

December 8, 2023

Big increase in tourism advance bookings for Greece 2024

With double-digit growth rates of the order of 15%-20%, pre-bookings are currently running in Greek destinations from the country's major…

December 1, 2023

Tourism Revenues in Greece Soar to Record Levels

According to data from the Bank of Greece, tourism revenues in Greece are on track to reach a record high…

November 21, 2023

Tourism Sees 22.6 Million Arrivals in the 8th Month from Jan to Aug- Germans and British Lead the Way

In the eighth month, tourism in Greece witnessed a significant increase, with arrivals reaching 22.6 million visitors. Notably, Germans and…

October 24, 2023

Kastellorizo: A tiny, magical island with a huge history

Kastellorizo is a small, but magical Greek island located in the southeastern Mediterranean.

October 12, 2023

Can India strengthen Greece as a gateway to Europe?

What could cooperation between Greece and India bring? India overtook China as the world's most populous country – and India…

October 7, 2023

Tourism Minister Kefalogianni and Turkish ambassador discuss boosting tourism relations

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with the Turkish Ambassador to Athens Çağatay Erciyes on Friday to discuss boosting tourism relations.…

October 7, 2023

UNWTO to Help Thassos Rebuild Tourism with Residents at the Forefront

UNWTO will work with the Municipality of Thassos in Greece to help the island rebuild its tourism sector in an…

September 30, 2023

Germany, Britain and France are Greece's main tourist markets

Germany, Britain and France were Greece's main tourist markets between January and July, according to the detailed data on travel…

September 22, 2023

Greece Poised to Win the Tourism Bet for 2023 Season

According to representatives from the tourism sector in Greece, the country is expected to win the tourism bet for the…

September 17, 2023

Aki Petretzikis Explores the Flavours of Karpathos (Exclusive Photos)

In the midst of a culinary adventure that has captured the hearts and taste buds of locals and visitors alike,…

September 1, 2023

Italy Emerges as Second Most Popular Destination for 2023, Surpassing France and Spain, but Greece Reigns as Summer's Top Spot

The Ministry of Tourism in Italy has announced that Italy has emerged as the second most popular destination for 2023.…

August 29, 2023

Female tourists made Greek men viral on TikTok: "We came to see the monuments" - Watch the videos

The ultimate destination for young female tourists seems to be Greece, who travel to the country to see the "monuments,"…

July 6, 2023

Brazilian ambassador visits Mykonos to promote the island's culture and tourism

The new Brazilian Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Roberto Abdala, met with the Deputy Regional Governor of Culture of the South…

June 22, 2023
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