Destinations news

The Athens Greeters have taken their spots across the city and are ready to welcome tourists and introduce them to the diverse offerings of the Greek capital.

Paros Airport saw the highest percentage increase in passenger traffic in the first 7 months of 2017, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

The idea of linking the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece with the Brexit negotiations is not finding support by advocates of the cause in London.

A significant increase was recorded in the international arrivals of 14 Greek regional airports during the January – July 2017 period.

Qatar has agreed to grant visa-free travel for citizens of 80 countries, including Greece, with immediate effect, Qatari officials have announced.

Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has announced the establishment of a working group with the aim to preserve and promote the Medieval City of Rhodes.

The Region of Central Macedonia has launched the “Thessaloniki 360ᵒ” application for mobile phones and tablets that includes information on the city’s sites of attraction.

The Skyros Port Fund is calling on the government to assign the long-delayed waterway projects to the shipping, tourism and transport ministries.

Epidavros residents and visitors can now come closer to history and the environment while walking on the “Greek Paths of Culture” that recently opened in Epidavros in the Peloponnese.

The wildfire that ravaged the Greek island of Kythira over the weekend has been partially contained, a spokesman for the Greek Fire Brigade has informed.

TUI Group has acquired Stella Polaris Creta S.A., a subsidiary of the Greek Karatzis Group and owner of land on Crete, to open a new Robinson Club.

Passengers visiting Santorini on a cruise ship will have to pay as of March 2018 a one-euro levy, according to the Port Authority plans.

The first floor of the Archaeological Museum of Kos will reopen after it was temporarily closed for inspection following an earthquake in July.

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure has started restoration work at the main port of Kos, which was damaged in an earthquake in July.

Thessaloniki hotels are seeing a rise in the number of overnight stays for the first half of 2017, according to the city’s hotels association.

Greece’s Labor Inspection Body (SEPE) recently imposed hefty fines on businesses active in the Greek tourism sector for labor violations.

Are you looking to play golf, dive into crystal clear waters, sample the finest wines or simply relax? Visit the Porto Carras Grand Resort this summer!

Increased passenger traffic is expected at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrion as August is the month that most Greeks take their summer vacation.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on regional authorities to tap into local offerings ensuring sustainable growth across sectors and communities. 

Greece’s best destinations for gay vacations will be highlighted in a new campaign to attract LGBT holidaymakers to the country during September.