Niche markets

Greece could significantly increase its income from the international golf market by expanding its infrastructure.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced a funding program to support professional entities involved in diving tourism.

Greece is exploring the introduction of a medical visa, along with other initiatives to position the country as a leading global destination for health and wellness tourism.

Greece comes third for oleotourism, with the most positive sentiment, the second most olive oil tasting sessions, and the fourth highest olive oil ranking, according to recent research by Compare …

Thermal tourism, as a special form of Greek tourism, can significantly contribute to combating Greece’s seasonality.

The Municipality of Rethymno on Crete is focusing on developing cycling tourism to promote alternative, sustainable forms of tourism.

The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to transform Heraklion, Crete, into a year-round city break destination and also establish it as a homeport for cruises.

Geotourism and fishing tourism are among the special interest tourism types covered in Greece’s draft land use plan.

Greece’s proposed Special Spatial Framework, which outlines new regulations for land use designated for tourism purposes, makes specific references to conference tourism and health tourism.

The thermal springs in Edipsos, Kaiafas, and Ypati are available to the public, offering services tailored to specific medical needs of visitors.

Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour.

Greece can be an attractive destination for people traveling for health reasons, according to Elitour President George Patoulis.

Making Greece known all over the world as the ideal location for hosting luxury weddings, remains the main aim of the Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA).

Tapping into new segments of the tourism market such as LGBTQ+, Gen Ζ, and Digital Nomads is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greece ranks 7th among the Top 10 best places in the world to retire in 2024, according to the Global Retirement Index released by International Living.

Members of Greece’s Joint Coordination Committee of Pilgrimage Tourism met in Athens to discuss actions.

A cooperation protocol for the development of religious tourism in Greece was renewed between the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Church of Greece.

As part of ongoing efforts to promote Greece’s health tourism advantages, the Greek Health Tourism Council Elitour will name 2023 the “In Vitro Fertilization Year”.  

Greece is preparing a new bill to create a medical visa and health ministry-certified clinics to provide specialized services at large tourist resorts.

Ιnternational bookings for business trips in Europe have recovered to some 60% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by GBTA.