connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

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.

Greek Music Quota Bill with Changes Passed in Parliament

Hotels and radio stations in Greece exempt from requirement to play Greek-language music.

Greece Announces Steep Fines for Beach Access Violations

The Greek government has announced fines up to 60,000 euros to ensure that Greece’s beaches are always accessible to the public.

Safety a Top Priority for Property Buyers in Greece, Say Real Estate Experts

Safety, access to parking and public transport are the main factors affecting decisions to buy or rent property in Greece, a country-wide study found.

Four ‘Smart’ Greek Cities Awarded EU Mission Label

Four Greek cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, which recognizes their plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

Luxury Hotels in Greece See Revenues Rise in H2 2023

Revenues per room for luxury hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki rose by 25% in the second half of 2023 reflecting a strong demand for upscale travel.

Hotel Transactions in Greece in 2023 Reach €300m

Driven by Greece’s strong tourism performance, hotel transactions in 2023 reached a value of 300 million euros, the third highest growth rate in Europe.

Greece Sees Record-setting Tourism Figures in January 2024

Greek tourism in January saw an excellent beginning for 2024 with an all-time high in tourist arrivals and travel receipts.

Labor Issues, Wages Top Greek Hoteliers – Minister Meeting Agenda  

Increasing employment in tourism and improving working conditions topped the agenda of talks between Greece’s Labor Minister and hoteliers.

Greek Music Quota Bill Still Triggering Reactions in Tourism

Greece’s tourism and hospitality professionals are pushing for the withdrawal of a controversial music quota bill.

Greece’s Hoteliers to Take Music Quota Decision to Court if Needed  

Hoteliers in Greece are warning that they will be taking a recent Culture Ministry bill setting a Greek music quota to court if the bill is not withdrawn.

SETE Urges Culture Minister to ‘Reconsider’ Controversial Greek Music Quota Bill

Following Greece’s hoteliers, SETE is also calling on the Culture Ministry to drop a controversial Greek-language music quota bill.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

Greece’s Hotel Chamber Wants Music Quota Bill Scrapped

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to take action and scrap a controversial bill setting music quotas for hotels.

Greek Hoteliers Slam Culture Ministry’s Music Quota Requirement

Greek hoteliers are up in arms over a Culture Ministry bill that requires hotels to play a minimum of 45% Greek songs and music in public areas.

Culture Ministry Tables Greek Music Quota Bill for Airports, Ports, Hotels

A bill that requires hotels, casinos, ports and airports in Greece to play a minimum of 45% Greek music is open for public consultation.

Greek Lawmakers Take Action to Protect Public Beach Access

For the first time, Greece will introduce steep fines for obstructing access to public beaches.

Greek Tourism Professionals Discuss Labor Issues With Minister

Digital work card and staff shortages top the agenda of talks between Greek tourism stakeholders and the labor minister.

Environmental Groups in Greece Call on Gov’t to Protect Shorelines

Environment groups in Greece are up in arms over a decision by the Greek Finance Ministry to do away with a clause that foresees the protection of the shoreline.

UK Demand for Holidays in Greece Going Strong, Says GNTO

Interest in holidays in Greece appears to be strong in the UK based on feedback collected by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in London.