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Greece’s first National Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus is set to open in 2026, featuring more than 2,500 exhibits.

Greece’s tourism sector closed 2024 on a high note and set new records in both revenue and visitor arrivals, according to INSETE.

The Greek short-term rental market experienced a 20.1% surge in demand during autumn 2024, driven by an uptick in shoulder-season travel.

Athens is included in the 2025 World’s Best Cities Report, praised for its historic landmarks and ambitious regeneration projects.

The Greek government recently submitted its fifth application to the European Commission for funding under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

The Greek government is introducing tax incentives to tackle housing challenges, while also promoting disaster preparedness through insurance.

Greece has been identified as one of the top overseas destinations for UK holidaymakers, according to a new survey by American Express.

Athens’ public transport system will soon benefit from 100 new electric buses, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Transport.

The Shipping Ministry has signed a restoration contract for the Volos Port following the natural disasters “Daniel” and “Elias” in September 2023.

Harry Theoharis, Greece’s former tourism minister, has formally submitted his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).

Samos, a picturesque island in the North Aegean, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of Greece’s most “unexpected” destinations for 2025.

Crete, Mykonos, Patmos, Milos, and Sifnos rank among the top destinations to watch for in 2025, according to Harper’s Bazaar editor Brooke Bobb.

Greece and Armenia recently held talks on enhancing bilateral cultural cooperation to address modern challenges, including the illegal movement of cultural goods.

The Municipality of Sfakia has partnered with the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency to implement preservation initiatives aimed at enhancing the Samaria Gorge.

The Pierian Organization of Tourism Development and Promotion (POTAP) is actively expanding its reach into the Turkish tourist market, with the aim of attracting visitors from Greece’s neighboring country.

IATA has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 on December 25.

Greek airports have achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with passenger traffic reaching a new record for the first eleven months of the year.

Greece welcomed 33.788 million foreign tourists in the first 10 months of 2024, generating 20.94 billion euros in travel receipts.

Athens is not experiencing overtourism, but findings highlight its vulnerability due to rising visitor numbers and the strain on its infrastructure.

Supply chain disruptions, including delivery delays, aging fleets, and parked aircraft, are expected to limit airlines’ capacity for growth in 2025, according to IATA.