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Smaller islands are on the radar of major luxury cruise companies but their inclusion on itineraries is not without challenges, according to industry professionals at the recent 7th Posidonia Sea …

For a second year in a row, the South Aegean Region is Greece’s leader in terms of arrivals, stays and revenues in 2022.

Online searches for information about Greece’s golden visa plan grew by 75% in a single month, according to investment experts Astons.

Cruise tourism in Thessaloniki is estimated to generate 10.8 million euros in annual revenue, according to a study presented at the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

Under specific conditions, people can now visit select archaeological sites in Greece accompanied by their pets.

Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group is welcoming the summer season with upgraded services and facilities at its hotels on Crete and Santorini.

Greece is as an important cruise hub in the Mediterranean with great potential for further growth, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

The UK, Germany, France and the US were the top source markets for tourism in Greece last year.

Demand for short-term holiday rentals in Athens is on the rise in the first quarter of 2023.

Greece’s tourism minister is forecasting a 10 percent rise in travel receipts driven in large part by an extended season.

Russian travelers are veering away from classic European destinations and opting instead to visit Turkey.

The 9th Travel Trade Athens aimed to connect Athenian businesses with international MICE professionals and promote collaboration between public and private sectors.

The Planet D’s 18 Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands to Visit in 2023 list features eight Greek islands, with Santorini taking second place and Corfu ranking fourth.

A total of 260 projects, many related to tourism, have been planned for the Ionian islands.

Over 400 delegates from the global cruise industry are in Thessaloniki, Greece, for the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the University of Piraeus have agreed to work together in education and exchange knowhow.

At the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki, CLIA is addressing the major topics, challenges and opportunities that will shape the cruise industry’s agenda in coming years.

Four out of 10 travelers from Cyprus choose to visit Greece every year.

Athens ranks among the top 10 European destinations for US travelers this summer, with a 52% increase in bookings compared to last year.

EU Council adopts “Fit for 55” package of laws, including an emissions trading system, to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.