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Athina Luxury Suites: Spending the Easter Holiday on Santorini

With Easter just around the corner, the Athina Luxury Suites boutique hotel on Santorini explains how the holiday is celebrated on the popular Greek island.

Greece to Tighten Rules for Short-term Rentals, Says Tourism Minister

Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation.

January-February Tourism Revenues in Greece Up by 24.5%

Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February.

Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists  

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Greece Bans Sunbeds, Umbrellas, Bars on 198 Beaches

Greece has designated 198 beaches as protected and announced the launch of the ‘MyCoast’ platform for shoreline use auctions and violation reports.

Greece Outlines Actions for Greener Air Transport

Greece is taking actions to accelerate its transition to a “green” model of air transport that limits the environmental footprint of growing air traffic.

Greece to Participate in ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ in September

Greece will participate in the "Tourism Expo Japan 2024" travel festival within the framework of the Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism initiative.

AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism, Says WTTC

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism is highlighted in new reports released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft.

Greek Tourism Minister Discusses Initiatives with Austria, Albania and Montenegro

Greece’s Tourism Minister discussed joint initiatives and the exchange of expertise with tourism officials from Albania, Montenegro and Austria.

Athens and China Further Develop Relations in Tourism and Culture

Athens and China will be working together to promote and enhance ties through joint initiatives in culture, tourism, and film.

Greece Aiming to Extend Cruise Tourism to Other Destinations

An increasing demand for cruise tourism to Greece is creating the need for regulation and strategy to ensure the protection of destinations.

Greek Travelers Spending More on Domestic Trips

Greek traveler spending on domestic trips with at least one night stay has increased, according to data by INSETE.

GNTO’s ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ Initiative to Boost Tourism

The two-day ‘Cherry Blossom in Pieria’ initiative highlighted the Central Macedonia region’s tourism potential.

UN, EU Agencies Team Up to Drive Rural Development Through Tourism

​​​UN Tourism has partnered with the European Committee of the Regions for a study that offers a comprehensive understanding of rural tourism and its impact on European regions.

Apollo Hills: New Luxury Residential Community Coming to the Athenian Riviera

Henderson Park and Hines have announced the start of a 200-million-euro residential development project in the prestigious Voula suburb on the Athenian Riviera.

Easter Activities for Children and Adults in Athens Begin April 20

The Municipality of Athens has announced an Easter holiday program that will include activities - for both children and adults - inspired by Greek customs.

CBRE: Greece Among Top 5 Countries in Europe Attracting Hotel Investment Interest

Greece and Athens are winning over investors interested in the hotel sector thanks to robust tourism figures.

Greece Announces €2bn Decarbonization Fund for the Greek Islands

Greece expanded its commitments to a bluer economy announcing the creation of a 2-billion-euro Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands.

Folegandros, Sifnos, Serifos on Europa Nostra’s Most Endangered List

Mass tourism and overconstruction are taking a toll on three Greek islands listed among Europe’s seven most endangered sites.