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Demand for Luxury Villas in Greece on the Rise

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

Greek Property Owners and STR Hosts Want Fair Regulations

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.

Americans Made Most Searches for Accommodation in Athens in 2022

High number of online searches reflect growing interest by Americans to stay in Athens this year.

Greece to Clamp Down on Tax Evasion from Short-term Rental Activity

Greek tax authorities are giving Airbnb-style property hosts until February 28 to update information on the AADE registry.

Survey: Crete is Most Affordable Romantic Escape for 2023

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a new survey has found Crete to be the world’s cheapest romantic destination for 2023.

Greece Property Prices and Rents Rise in 2022

Property prices and rents in Greece surge in 2022 backed by tourism and city upgrades, according to real estate experts.

Online Travel Agencies Predicted to Reach Over $1T by 2030

Following tourism sector's Covid-19 recovery, online travel agencies still face future challenges like high inflation.

Housing Becoming a Problem in Greece

Greece is among the countries in Europe with the highest number of empty apartments.

Minister of State: New Framework for Short-term Rentals in Greece Coming Up

Legislative measures to improve the framework for short-term accommodation rentals in Greece are on their way.

Athens Center May be Exceeding its Tourism Carrying Capacity, Study Warns

A new study has Greek hospitality professionals wondering if Athens is beginning to reach its limits in terms of its “carrying capacity” as a tourism destination.

EU Sets New European Agenda for Tourism

A new European Agenda for Tourism includes a series of proposals to help member states and stakeholders make the tourism sector more sustainable, resilient and digitalised by 2030.

Greek Hotels a Big Part of Greece’s Tourism Success in 2022

The hotel sector contributed greatly to Greece’s tourism success in 2022, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s Short-term Rental Market Booming But Costing State Millions of Euros, Says Study

Greek hoteliers are calling for stricter rules to be imposed on Airbnb-style rentals in Greece, following a revealing study by Grant Thornton.

European Commission: New Rules for Short-term Accommodation Rentals

The European Commission has presented a set of proposed rules to regulate short-term accommodation rentals and help authorities ensure balanced tourism development.

SETE Submits Proposals for Regulation of Short-term Rentals

SETE, Greece’s tourism confederation, has submitted a set of proposals to the Greek government aimed at regulating Airbnb-style rentals.

Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

SETE: Strategy to Better Shape the Future of Athens Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has an ambitious plan to further develop tourism in Athens and in the wider area of the capital (Athenian Riviera and Argosaronic islands).

Short-term Rentals Regulations in Europe Expected by Year-end

The European Commission is expected to present rules for Airbnb-style rentals in Europe by the end of 2022.

Minister: Athens Makes Strong Tourism Comeback

Athens made a strong tourism comeback this season despite the challenges of 2022, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece’s Solid Tourism Dynamic Attracting Investments

Eight in 10 investments made in Greece now concern tourism, either hotels or infrastructure, says Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.