Destinations news

Greece outperformed competitor markets garnering the highest score for the quality of its hotels in August compared to rivals.

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

The Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark in Crete is setting the example of how tourism and sustainability can go hand in hand.

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization will work together to boost tourism in the Region of Central Macedonia.

The Thessaloniki Port Authority was announced as the preferred investor in the tender for the development of the port of Volos in Thessaly, central Greece.

Greece will host the Egyptian Cultural Week in Athens in 2024, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

The playground at the National Garden in Athens has been refurbished and includes new and safe play equipment for children of all ages.

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.

The EU accounted for 45.8% of all arrivals in the world in 2022 with Greece being among the top destinations.

Prima TV, a popular Romanian television station, will soon bring a taste of Thessaloniki to TV viewers in Romania.

Aria Hotels has added the Home by the Sea beach house to its portfolio of properties in Mani, the Peloponnese.

The first MICHELIN Guide Athens includes a selection of restaurants in the city that offer unique experiences.

The “Greek Breakfast” experience was presented at the Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” in celebration of World Tourism Day 2023.

Greece this year is once again a favorite holiday destination for Dutch travelers, according to a recent survey.

The archaeological site of Filerimos on Rhodes is now open to the public following a 1.35-million-euro restoration.

Airlines and tour operators are already adding seats, routes and new destinations in Greece to their travel programs for 2024.

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among Europe’s 10 Airport Megahubs, according to OAG.

The European Commission is set to push back the implementation ETIAS, a new EU-wide border entry system.

Readers of The Sun gave Greece the title of “Best Holiday Destination in the World” at the News UK Travel Awards 2023.

EasyJet and easyJet holidays will launch flights and holidays to Skiathos from London Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester for next summer.