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Mass tourism and overconstruction are taking a toll on three Greek islands listed among Europe’s seven most endangered sites.

The 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics began on April 16 from Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

A total of 101 million euros in funding has been secured for 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital.

US video streaming platform Amazon has selected the Greek island of Paros as the filming location for its new series “Malice”, starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice van Houten.

Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s.

CaptainBook has partnered with ZasTours to promote travel experiences and activities on the Greek island of Naxos.

Greek tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to speed up the completion of infrastructure upgrades in order for the sector to remain competitive.

The UK media has applauded Greece for the ‘Rodos Week’ initiative that offers free hotel stays to travelers that were forced to flee Rhodes in July 2023 due to wildfires.

Thessaloniki’s TIF-Helexpo announced actions to reach out to the Latin American market with an initial focus on the Andean states.

Amanzoe, a luxury resort in Porto Heli, for the first time is offering non-residents access to its facilities and has announced special prices exclusively for the Greek public.

To cope with municipal expenses driven by tourist numbers, the mayor of Athens has suggested for hotels to allocate a portion of their earnings.

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens celebrated a milestone of historical significance on April 9 with the premiere of the “150 Years Hotel Grande Bretagne: Hosting History” documentary.

Athens is the nicest smelling city in the world, according to a new global study from vape company Haypp.

Andronis Luxury Suites on Santorini this summer is inviting guests to escape to a timeless realm where their senses are enveloped in endless feelings.

The Stanley Hotel Athens has upgraded its internet infrastructure with new wireless and wired networks ensuring high-speed Wi-Fi for its guests.

Travelers who were evacuated from Rhodes in July 2023 due to the fires can now apply for a free six-night spring or autumn stay on the island.

Greece’s tourism minister said climate change was forcing Greece and the world to identify new ways to adapt to a new reality.

Greece will host the 9th ‘Our Ocean Conference’ as part of its pledge to lead the blue economy transition.

Travel agents from Europe and the United States had the opportunity to get to know Thessaloniki as an attractive city break destination.