Destinations news

Greece’s travel agents’ association and Palestinian tourism professionals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen tourism flows between the two countries.

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s priority to extend the season is paying off with fall arrivals to Greece remaining strong, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece is aiming to further tap into sports tourism to enhance the country’s tourist offering and boost revenues.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging EU governments and regulators to introduce policies that promote greater air connectivity.

The culinary tourism market is expected to reach a size of US $4,530.9 Bn by 2032, according to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI).

The city of Athens in Greece was named the World’s Leading Cultural Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA).

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a large, temple-like construction in the Peloponnese.

Elafonisos, a tiny island south of the Peloponnese, is taking steps to develop into a destination ideal for remote working.

A photo competition aiming to reflect Thessaloniki’s creative and original vibe and promote the city’s European Information Center has launched.

The 37th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki, northen Greece, has opened its gates for a weekend dedicated to Greek tourism.

Halkidiki is among the world’s best places to relax and unwind, according Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2023’ list.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking action to establish Greece as a top wedding and luxury tourism destination.

Many Greek destinations have been included on Europe’s 50 Best to Escape Winter list released by Holidu and Spain–Holiday.

Early bookings of UK holidaymakers show that demand for Halkidiki in northern Greece is going strong into 2023.

The archaeological site of Knossos on Crete will be upgraded to become more accessible to people with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Greece’s Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese received two leading global accolades at the 9th World Golf Awards.

The health benefits of the Cretan lifestyle and diet were highlighted at an experiential conference in Rethymno, attended by over 100 university professors and co-organized by Grecotel.

Greece’s South Aegean islands, which include popular destinations like Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos, are breaking traveler flow records in 2022.

Three Greek ports are in the EU’s Top 5 passenger ports for 2021, according to the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat.

Travel tops the priority list of consumers in the United States, according to research by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).