Destinations news Study Findings Reveal Urgent Need for Fire Prevention Plan in Greece by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 8 August 2023 A total of 11,000km2 went up in smoke in Greece from 2000 to 2023 as a result of fire, according to a GBR Consulting study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Raises Golden Visa Limit to €500,000 for Certain Areas by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 Greece doubled the golden visa limit to 500,000 euros from 250,000 euros applicable to properties in certain areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 4 August 2023 Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news International Arrivals to Greece via Road Recover in May-July by Maria Paravantes 3 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 August 2023 International tourist arrivals to Greece by road are recouping pre-Covid levels reaching 4.8 million from May to early July. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek PM Offers Free Weeklong Holiday to Those Affected by Rhodes Fires by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered free weeklong holidays for those affected by the fires on Rhodes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Beaches: Sunbed Overload Leads to Court Enquiry for Shoreline Misuse by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 2 August 2023 Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an enquiry following claims that beach bars are illegally occupying a number of island beaches. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek MP Tables Plan for Immediate Regeneration of Fire-hit Rhodes by Maria Paravantes 1 August 2023 by Maria Paravantes 1 August 2023 A Greek lawmaker has tabled seven actions that will help regenerate Rhodes after the devastating fires last month. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 27 July 2023 Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Gives No Timetable for Demolition of Top Floors by Maria Paravantes 26 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 26 July 2023 Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece by Maria Paravantes 25 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 July 2023 Greece’s PM said prevention will be a government priority as fires continued to burn across the country for the eighth day in a row. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news WWF Greece Reiterates Call for New Fire Prevention Plan by Maria Paravantes 25 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 25 July 2023 WWF Greece reiterated its call on the government to decide on a fire prevention plan for the years ahead as the climate crisis takes hold. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Fires Ravage Greece for 7th Consecutive Day Flared by Extreme Heat by Maria Paravantes 24 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 24 July 2023 At least 82 fires broke out in Greece on the hottest weekend of the year so far forcing evacuations. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Greek Tourism Enterprises Say Incentives Key to ‘Green’ Transition by Maria Paravantes 21 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 21 July 2023 Greek tourism enterprises are counting on government incentives to move forward with sustainability objectives, according to a study by Deloitte and INSETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Greek Island Entrepreneurs Calling for Support, Incentives by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 20 July 2023 The Greek government is looking into ways to encourage and support entrepreneurship on the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news UK, US Warn Travelers About Fires, Heatwaves in Greece by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 19 July 2023 Fires fanned by strong winds and high temperatures continue to burn in Greece for a third day prompting travel warnings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Wildfires Strike Greece Again, Forcing Evacuations Near Athens by Maria Paravantes 18 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 18 July 2023 Wildfires in Greece have caused widespread damage, forced evacuations, and left hundreds homeless. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greek Tourism Ministry Shuts Down Athens Hotel for Construction Violation by Maria Paravantes 13 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 13 July 2023 Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be shutting down Coco-Mat Athens BC hotel after it was found to be in violation of building laws. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Takes Emergency Measures Ahead of Heatwave ‘Cleon’ by Maria Paravantes 11 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 11 July 2023 Greece is taking emergency measures ahead of a weeklong heatwave expected to send temperatures into the 40s (Celsius). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Policymakers to Examine Measures for Airbnb-style Rentals by Maria Paravantes 11 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 11 July 2023 Greek policymakers will be examining a new set of measures aimed at regulating the short-term rental market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News New Era for the Kypseli Central Market ‘Agora’ in Athens by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2023 by Maria Paravantes 5 July 2023 The landmark Kypseli Agora along the Fokionos Negri walkway is back in action as Athens’ latest culture hub. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail