Destinations news

The Hilton Garden Inn Chania City, set to open in summer 2025, will be the latest addition to Hilton’s Garden Inn portfolio in Greece.

As of April 2025, Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines will fly direct from Chișinău, Moldova, to Thessaloniki and Heraklion.

Aria Hotels has unveiled the Ventus di Milo, its latest addition to the island of Milos, further expanding its footprint in the Cyclades.

The Greek Culture Ministry announced the discovery of a remarkable collection of ancient artifacts found hidden in a “secret basement” in central Athens.

The H Hotels Collection Group has financed a study focused on the burnt Gadouras Dam forest area, aiming to reforest 1,606 acres of land.

The Anatolia Hospitality Group has donated an ambulance to the Sismanogleio Hospital in Komotini, aiming to strengthen the city’s healthcare system.

The Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian walkway, located under the Acropolis of Athens, will be upgraded with new lighting, supported by the Onassis Foundation.

Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France are key contributors to the significant growth in tourist spending in Greece.

Mykonos sets another record year for cruise arrivals and will extend its cruise season from February to December in 2025.

Paros Island in the Cyclades will welcome the first “Destination by Hyatt” hotel in Greece, set to open its doors in 2026.

The Greek Transport Ministry plans to extend Athens Metro Line 2 to Acharnes, a municipality in the East Attica regional unit.

Thirty leading female professionals from the UK travel and tourism sector toured Athens and the Athenian Riviera.

The Christmas Village at Pedion tou Areos Park has officially opened, welcoming visitors to a festive holiday setting filled with various activities.

A tender for the construction of a new passenger terminal at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete, has been launched.

The Region of Thessaly has strengthened its partnership with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) to boost its tourism appeal to markets abroad.

The Greek Maritime Ministry aims to inspire younger generations to explore careers in the maritime sector.

The Panagia Mesosporitissa Feast, a traditional Greek custom honoring the blessing of the land’s bounty, has been added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Athina 9.84, Athens’ radio station, will bring Christmas cheer to every corner by broadcasting live from a van traveling through the city’s neighborhoods.

Four Seasons will redevelop a beachside property in Porto Heli, Greece, into a luxury resort.

Greek hoteliers are advocating for a more equitable distribution of tourism across the country’s 13 administrative regions to stimulate local economies.