Destinations

Foreign investors injected the Greek economy with 503 million euros in capital in 2017 for the purchase of property, according to Bank of Greece data, marking an 86.5 percent increase compared to 2016, the highest in the last decade.

The popular Greek island of Mykonos, which is expected to see an increase in arrivals in summer 2018, will be promoted to new upscale markets.

Ways to strengthen tourism flows to Crete in the winter months were the focus of a day event recently organized by the island’s trade associations in Rethymno.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura spoke of ways to enhance the tourism product of the Peloponnese and attract travelers all year round during an event in Tripoli.

More than 300,000 ancient finds have come to light following works on the Thessaloniki metro including a headless statue of Aphrodite and mosaics.

It’s the final countdown ahead of the 7th Athens Half Marathon on March 18, with a record number of participants set to make it the largest sporting event in spring.

The Hellenic Gaming Commission is set to announce an international tender for a casino license, paving the way for the Hellinikon project to get underway.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) announced privatization plans for seven thermal spring properties in Greece.

Tourism professionals from Lesvos are expressing hope that 2018 will see visitor flows recover following the consequences of the refugee crisis.

The Acropolis, its museum and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens are among the most visited sites in Greece, recent data showed.