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Over half of the population in Greece cannot afford a one-week annual holiday away from home, according to data released by Eurostat.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Gloria Guevara Manzo as its new President & CEO.

Hellenic Seaways has launched an “escape room” on board the Nissos Rodos vessel, aiming to offer passengers a unique experience while traveling.

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete is setting the good example participating in the “Clean Up the Med” and “Make Holidays Greener” campaigns.

Athens International Airport is hosting an exhibition that will give visitors to Greece a first idea of what the Cyclades were like in 3,000 B.C.

Katikies Hotel on Santorini has been voted as the best resort hotel in Greece and among the 100 top hotels in the world in the Travel + Leisure 2017 World’s …

Exploring the causes of seasonality in Greek tourism and finding ways to effectively deal with the issue are the focus of a GSEE report.

The robust performance of Greece’s tourism sector is giving the country’s property market a much-needed boost, according to German daily Handelsblatt.

All inclusive resorts account for 2.2 percent of Greece’s total accommodation units, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Tour Operator Thomas Cook has recorded a robust 22 percent increase in summer 2017 bookings for Greece compared to the previous year.

The free movement of people between the United Kingdom and the European Union will end in March 2019 when Britain leaves the EU.

The Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant on Mykonos was the global winner in the “Best Food Styling/Presentation” category at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards.

The spa of the Santo Maris Oia on Santorini has been nominated in the World Spa Awards 2017 that recognizes service excellence provided to spa guests.

The New York Times “Athens Democracy Forum” and Costa Navarino will offer an experience focused on the theme of “Democracy and Film” during September 15-17.

The Air France-KLM Group will acquire a 31 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, currently held by Virgin Group.

Hong Kong Airlines has announced the launch of a direct service between Hong Kong and Los Angeles International Airport as of December 18, 2017.

Dimitris Antonakos, the founder of the “100% Hotel Show”, presents his perspective on the new reality of the industry of Greek hoteliers.

Greece’s independent Authority for Public Revenue said it would begin inspections of hotel businesses across the country in efforts to curb tax evasion.

Greece’s ferry services from the port of Rafina will be conducted normally between August 1 and 3, as Greek Seamen decided to suspend their strike action.

A new accommodation tax set to take effect next year is expected to put a damper on plans by smaller hotel units to renovate or upgrade.