Destinations news

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens, Attica, reached 69.1% in 2022, still down by 10.7% over pre-Covid 2019.

The tourism organizations of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are working together to promote their destinations as a unified, single tourism product.

Greek authorities are creating a park in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 2018 fire at Mati, located on the east coast of Attica.

Aria Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Villa Selena, a neoclassical mansion, on the Greek island of Syros.

Greece is among the Top 10 European destinations for travelers from long-haul markets, says the ETC’s latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer.

High number of online searches reflect growing interest by Americans to stay in Athens this year.

Greek carrier AEGEAN and TUI France announced the launch of direct flights from Lille Airport to destinations in Greece.

Greece has launched tender for a road project to facilitate travel between Epirus and the Albanian border.

Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece, will kick off the 2023 season with an expanded destination proposition that includes a new beachfront ultra-luxury hospitality offering and unrivalled experiences.

The Municipality of Thessaloniki will join the global Urban Vineyard Association and feature its own organic vineyard.

GetExperience shares this year’s travel trend predictions for young travelers that seek meaningful and eco-friendly experiences.

Rodos Park, a historic luxury hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes, has launched a rebrand and new website, highlighting its commitment to hospitality and art.

A master plan for the development of the port of Rafina, the second largest in Attica, has been approved.

Greece and Serbia have agreed to take actions that will facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries.

The Greek Environment Ministry is moving ahead with the creation of Greece’s first National Trail Network.

“Visit Olympia”, a new and innovative online travel guide that promotes the cultural offering of the wider region of the Peloponnese, has launched.

Cyprus Airways has launched a new route from Larnaca to Dubai aiming to expand its connectivity to the Middle East.

Greece is looking to create DMMOs for destinations to better market their tourism products, build their brand and elevate the visitor experience.

Travelers from Israel, US and Germany were back in Thessaloniki in 2022 boosting overnight stays.

The master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port, which includes a 600-million-euro investment for its expansion, has been approved.