Tourism

Southeast Aegean Islands see massive boost in tourist numbers

The Southeast Aegean Islands has seen a 17% increase in tourist arrivals during the first seven days of August 2022…

August 18, 2022

"Take a picture, not a pebble" Skiathos appeals to save Lalaria beach

Residents of the island of Skiathos along with the Culture Association of Skiathos are appealing to tourists to “Take a…

August 18, 2022

Over a million tourists expected to arrive in Greece every week

More than 1 million tourists are expected every week in Greece, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told Proto Thema on Saturday.…

August 14, 2022

Tourism Minister Kikilias: This year's tourism proved that it is Greece's heavy industry

"This year tourism proved that is Greece's 'heavy industry' and cannot only support the national economy but also offer a…

August 8, 2022

Why Watching the Changing of the Guard (Evzones) in Athens is a must

Something unique to Greece is the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Athens, which occurs every…

July 20, 2022

There is more to Cyprus than the beach

Cyprus has the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, it’s in the top 10 countries worldwide most prepared for the easing…

July 5, 2022

Massive spike in covid cases across Greece's tourist areas

There has been an increase in new Covid-19 infections in the last three weeks, especially in the tourist areas of…

July 5, 2022

Serres: Parents ate souvlakia while children were locked in the car despite blistering heat

An unimaginable incident unfolded on Sunday night in the centre of Serres when a Bulgarian couple, aged 56 and 46,…

July 5, 2022

Demand for Greece as tourist destination remains high

The demand for Greece as tourist destination remains high for the current season at the international markets, something that is…

June 26, 2022

Handelsblatt: Greece is the most expensive destination in the Mediterranean, Turkey is the cheapest

The German newspaper Handelsblatt, which hosts a tribute to the cheapest destinations in the Mediterranean, talks about a record summer…

June 20, 2022

Greece: The most popular destination for Serbs in 2022

Greece is once again the most popular holiday destination for Serbian travelers, despite the temporary stagnation in international bookings due…

March 30, 2022

Greece’s road map to abolish Covid-Pass and masks in closed spaces

Greece’s epidemiologists have outlined a road map for the lifting of protection measures against the coronavirus and these include the…

March 28, 2022

GCT 6 best hotels to book in Greece

Greece is relaxing its travel rules, as the country’s tourism industry gears up for Easter getaways. The country has scrapped…

March 22, 2022

The holiday tour that empowers Greek women in the Peloponnese

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has smashed the global tourism industry, and of course women are not exempt. In fact, according…

March 8, 2022

UKRAINIAN CRISIS: Russian tourists to Turkey instead of Greece?

All possibilities are on the table for Greek tourism after the bilateral bans decided between Russian companies in Ukraine. On…

March 3, 2022

Greece and Romania agree to boost tourism flows

Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias visited the Romanian capital of Bucharest on the occasion of the official trip of Prime Minister…

February 25, 2022

Flisvos Marina : The perfect place to stroll and enjoy the stunning yacht scenery

Flisvos Marina is a large harbour situated on the shores of the Aegean Sea in Athens, the capital city of Greece.…

February 23, 2022

Mandarin Oriental to manage luxury hotel in Greece

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel in Costa Navarino, Greece, scheduled to…

February 9, 2022

PHUKET: Greek tourists robbed in Thailand receive generous gift from anonymous donor

A Greek family had 200,000 baht (5,301.95 Euro) stolen from their car on the tropical Thai island paradise of Phuket.…

February 7, 2022

Mitsotakis announces Co-Lab for digital and green transformation of tourism industry

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday announced the creation of the first cooperation workshop at the island of Rhodes for…

January 20, 2022
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