Greek tourism

English Edition 20.04.2025 | 10:27

Greek Tourism Optimistic About Demand from American Market

A recent survey by MMGY Global, conducted from April 3–5 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. adults, found that 83% of Americans still intend to take leisure trips over the next 12 months, a slight drop from 87% in late February

English Edition 27.02.2025 | 21:15

Greek Hoteliers Push for a New Mountain Tourism Model

Industry experts believe that Greece’s diverse natural landscape has the potential to attract hundreds of thousands of Greek and international visitors—provided it is properly developed and promoted.

English Edition 27.12.2024 | 07:48

Greek Tourism: Which Nationalities Spent the Most in 2024

The 15,000 Russian tourists who visited this year spent around 1,000 euros per capita, totaling 15.2 million euros.

English Edition 21.11.2024 | 19:33

September in Greece Winning Tourists Over from US, Germany

Tourists continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.

English Edition 09.11.2024 | 20:41

Greece Honored Country at World Travel Market (WTM) 2024

Greece held a prominent position within the exhibition space, with its main entrance adorned digitally in Greek colors.

English Edition 16.09.2024 | 21:40

Greece Introduces Cruise Passenger Levy, Tightens Rules on Short-Term Rentals

Specifically, the minister announced a cruise passenger levy of 20 euros per person disembarking at the ports of Mykonos and Santorini, and 5 euros at other Greek ports, applicable from June 1 to Sept. 30

English Edition 20.08.2024 | 18:12

BoG: Greek Tourism Surges 12.2% in 1st Half of 2024

According to the BoG figures, travel revenues in the first six months of 2024 reached €6.9 billion, compared to €6.1 billion in the same period of 2023, generating an additional €754 million in 2024 compared to 2023

English Edition 24.07.2024 | 20:05

Greek Tourism: Projects Shaping the Landscape

In Vonitsa, Aetolia-Acarnania, the Varko Bay resort is emerging as the first ultra-luxury retreat by Banyan Tree in Europe

English Edition 08.07.2024 | 08:31

Paris 2024 Olympics: Greece ‘Adorns’ Paris in Tourism Campaign

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) realized its “out of home” campaign - from May 24 to June 13 - aimed at attracting the dynamic French audience and the millions of visitors set to arrive in Paris for the Olympic Games.

English Edition 29.06.2024 | 19:46

Santorini: Overcrowding due to Infrastructure Fails not Overtourism

Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis told British media that, "we, as hoteliers of a welcoming island, say yes to any form of tourist activity, but obviously with limits."

English Edition 21.06.2024 | 20:54

Forbes Ranks Paros in Top 3 Global Summer Destinations

According to the publication, Paros is currently a quieter alternative to Greece's more touristy islands, but it is rapidly developing and gaining fame

English Edition 06.06.2024 | 20:07

National Bank of Greece: Greek Tourism Set to Break Record in 2024

Analysts at the National Bank of Greece (NGB) estimate that in 2024 Greek tourism could achieve new records, with arrivals reaching 35 million tourists

English Edition 21.05.2024 | 11:51

UK Tourists Boost Growth in Greece’s Off-Peak Season

British Airways has significantly contributed to this growth, reporting a 6.6% increase in passengers in the first four months of this year compared to last year.

English Edition 30.04.2024 | 23:55

BoG Figures Confirm Banner Year for Greek Tourism in 2023

20.6 billion euros in related revenues topped the previous year’s figure by 16.5%

English Edition 13.03.2024 | 07:47

Record Number of German Tourists Expected this Summer in Greece

Bookings are already witnessing a double-digit increase from last year, and Crete, a favorite destination for Germans, ranks third in demand after Mallorca and Antalya