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Greece Opens Visa Station on Rhodes to Facilitate Turkish Tourists

In order to facilitate tourists arriving from Turkey under a new visa-on-arrival scheme, Greek authorities opened a visa station on Rhodes.

South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Greece Expects New Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Turkish Travelers to Boost Tourism

Greece’s new visa scheme for Turkish travelers is expected boost tourism figures and support island development.

Jet2: Greece 2024 Program Biggest Ever with 1.5m Seats on Sale

Jet2 will be launching its biggest ever flying program to Greece, offering more than 1.52 million seats to dozens of destinations.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

New Fast-track Visa for Turkish Travelers to 10 Greek Islands

Travelers from Turkey will be able to visit 10 Greek islands with a fast-track 7-day visa.

Jet2holidays Adds Symi and ‘Athens Coast’ to its Summer 2024 Program

UK tour operator Jet2holidays has added the Greek island of Symi and the “Athens Coast” to its program for summer 2024.

Marriott to Bring ‘The Luxury Collection’ to Greek Island Patmos

Marriott International will bring The Luxury Collection to the Greek island of Patmos, following an extensive renovation of the Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa resort.

September a Strong Month for Greece’s Tourism Sector

September was a good month for the Greek tourism sector with the country’s hotels taking the lead in terms of traveler satisfaction.

Kos Island Promoted to Dutch, Belgian Journalists and Tour Operators

Dutch and Belgian journalists and tour operators recently got to know Kos, a popular tourism destination in the Dodecanese island group.

Eurail/Interrail Offer Discount Pass to the Greek Islands

Eurail and Interrail have launched a new Greek Islands Pass for EU and non-EU citizens to visit the Greek islands this summer.

Dodecanese Islands Welcome Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January-May

The Dodecanese islands welcomed 78,000 more visitors in the first five months of the year marking a 14% increase over 2022.

Loss of Russian Tourists in 2022 Keeps Greece’s Tourism Revenues Below 2019

The loss of the Russian market and fewer cruise passenger arrivals kept Greek tourism revenues below 2019 levels in 2022.

Kos Introduced to the Dutch as a ‘Smart Choice’ for Travel All Year Round

The Greek island of Kos showed its best to the Dutch market during the Vakantiebeurs tourism and leisure fair that recently took place in Utrecht.

Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

Rhodes 2023 Marathon to Welcome Runners from 35 Countries

The Greek island of Rhodes will host athletes from more than 35 countries for the 8th Rhodes International Marathon in late April.

Dutch Choose Rhodes as their Favorite Greek City for 2023

The main town of the Greek island of Rhodes was chosen by Dutch travelers as their Favorite Greek City for 2023, according to an online survey conducted by the website Griekenland.

ELSTAT: Upward Trend in Q3 Turnover for Greek Accommodation, F&B Services

Greece’s accommodation services providers saw turnover in Q3 increase by 38.6% driven by strong tourism demand, shows ELSTAT data.

Tourist Arrivals at South Aegean Islands Jump 15% Over pre-COVID Levels

Greece’s South Aegean islands, which include popular destinations like Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos, are breaking traveler flow records in 2022.

Peloponnese: Kalamata to Get Port for Seaplanes

Kalamata in the Peloponnese is preparing to welcome seaplane port infrastructure and to become an innovative destination in Greece, says the city’s mayor, Thanasis Vassilopoulos.