Destinations news

Greece’s main tourism competitors appear to be recovering their share of the market with 11-month arrival figures indicating an upward trend.

Cruise ship calls to the Dodecanese islands appear to be decreasing, according to data on 43 Greek destinations recently released by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Greece is set to face a new cold front later on Monday, after a weekend of heavy snowfall and blizzards which caused disruption to travel as temperatures dropped below zero …

Attica’s unique wines and gastronomy were on the focus of a fam trip, which was recently held by the Region of Attica, with the participation of foreign travel professionals, journalists and bloggers.

Northern Greece hoteliers are cautious when making forecasts for 2019 in view of Brexit and the comeback of rival markets, and expect to have a clear indication after March.

State museums and archaeological sites in Greece as of January 7, will be operating in accordance to the winter schedule, the Ministry of Culture announced.

All Greek island residents can now claim transportation discounts as part of the “transport equivalent” measure, according to an announcement by the shipping ministry.

Greece and other leading European tourism destinations will be working in the coming months on addressing the sector’s main challenge: overtourism.

Greece’s ‘rakomelo’, a strong distilled spirit produced from grape pomace, is among the best warming winter drinks in the world, according to The Guardian.

Only just a few months after its opening, the Ancient Greek Technology Museum Kostas Kotsanas has been nominated for the “European Museum of the Year Αward (ΕΜΥΑ) 2019”.

Athens was the top destination of choice for visitors in Greece from Germany, the UK and Italy in November 2018, according to data by InSETE.

Following 10 successful years of operation, the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) continues its goal to establish the capital of Greece as the destination of choice for MICE and …

The five islands in Greece that continue to receive refugee flows will maintain their special VAT status – 30 percent discount on rates – until June 30, 2019.

Safety and cleanliness in Athens were among the main issues discussed between the city’s hotel association and Kostas Bakoyannis, who is running for mayor.

The discovery of the ancient city of Tenea in Greece has been included among the 15 biggest historical finds of 2018 compiled by art website Artsy.

A photograph of the Acropolis monument in Athens, posted recently on Instagram by National Geographic, has gotten over 1.2 million likes.

The Thessaloniki metro system, with 13 stations and trains that will run without drivers, is expected to be fully operational in 2020.

Athens will say “goodbye” to 2018 and welcome the New Year at Thisio with the Parthenon as a backdrop and a special music and dance event inspired by angels.

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among the first ‘China-ready’ airports in Europe, with the launch of a mobile app designed to help Chinese travelers in Athens.

The five islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece will continue to receive a 30 percent discount on VAT rates.