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Greece’s Ombudsman is warning that lack of clear urban and spatial plans is creating loopholes for illegal tourism constructions impacting the long-term viability of the sector.

Greek authorities are looking into ways to regulate incoming cruise traffic to popular islands to address congestion.

Tourist traffic to Mykonos and Santorini was slow in the first five months of the year while most of Greece’s regional airports reported increasing inbound traffic.

All trips booked through FTI with departure dates after July 6, 2024 have been canceled. The company’s legal advisor confirmed that deposits and advance payments for package tours would be …

Frank Oostdam, from the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR), was reelected as president of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) for the 2024-2026 …

The Greek island of Skiathos is the second best European island to visit this summer, according to a survey by Lonely Planet.

The Athens City Festival welcomed 350,000 visitors to over 300 exciting events, including concerts, outdoor activities, parties, gastronomy sessions, and walking tours.

Greece was among the Top 10 most visited destinations in the world in 2023 driven by strong tourist demand.

SETE is taking decisive steps to facilitate Greece’s tourism enterprises in transitioning to sustainability.

Greece urgently needs to invest in critical infrastructure in order to be able to meet the increasing tourist demand in the coming years.

Olga Kefalogianni has remained at her post as Greece’s Tourism Minister following a cabinet reshuffle of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Short-term rentals platform Airbnb has pledged to work with authorities to facilitate the adoption of new EU regulations.

The Greek Ministry of Culture and the Museum of Cycladic Art have partnered to enhance the global promotion and preservation of Cycladic culture.

2023 marked a pivotal turning point for tourism in Greece, surpassing pre-pandemic levels reported in 2019.

Greece has ambitious plans for sustainable tourism development and enhanced destination management.

SETE is cautiously optimistic for Greek tourism this year after reviewing data on arrivals and revenues for the first five months of 2024.

Hoper, a new helicopter airline company in Greece, is offering daily scheduled helicopter flights from Athens to 10 Greek islands.

Despite inflationary pressures and the cost of living crisis, travelers in Europe are still planning to spend more on trips this year.

The number of holidaymakers from Turkey to Greece increased by 90% in 2023 while Greeks continue to choose the neighboring country for their vacation.

The Municipality of Spetses prioritizes sustainable tourism development and seeks tourism ministry guidance.