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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.

Greece Celebrates World Wine Tourism Day with Free Events

Wineries in Greece on Sunday, November 13, will offer free admission to wine enthusiasts in celebration of World Wine Tourism Day.

ACI Europe: Greek Airports Beat 2019 Passenger Traffic Levels in Q3

Passenger traffic through airports in Greece exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels in the third quarter of 2022, according to data by ACI Europe.

Santorini Most Searched-for Greek Destination on Tripadvisor

The island of Santorini was the most searched-for destination in Greece on travel platform Tripadvisor during the first nine months of 2022.

Greece Wins 3 Spots on 2022 World’s Best Vineyards List

Three Greek wineries are included on the World’s Best Vineyards 2022 list, solidifying Greece’s international recognition as a wine tourism destination.

Forbes: Paros Among Best Destinations to Visit in 2023

Paros, the Greek island of the celebrated “Parian marble” from which famous antiquities like the Caryatids were made, was named 7th best place to travel in 2023 by Forbes.

Summer 2023: Elafonisos on ‘Must-Visit’ Destinations List for Italians

Elafonisos is among the top “must–visit” summer 2023 destinations for Italian travelers, says a list by popular Italian site The Wom Travel.

Tourism Boosts Demand for Property in Greece

Greece’s strong tourism performance is stimulating demand for properties in the country and shooting prices up, creating at the same time new market needs, say real estate experts.

Greece’s New Airline ‘Cycladic’ to Facilitate Island Hopping

Cycladic, a new airline in Greece, has launched flights that will facilitate island hopping between the Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes.

Greece ‘TikToks’ its Way into World’s Most Trending Honeymoon Destinations

Greece ranked 4th on the “World’s Trending Honeymoon Destinations” list, according to TikTok data analyzed by luxury travel company Kuoni.

Two Greek Hotel Bodies Join UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

Two Greek hotel bodies on Santorini have signed the “UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge”, which promotes sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation.

ACI Europe: Greece August 2022 Passenger Traffic Outdoes 2019 Levels

Greek airports saw passenger traffic in August exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels by 4.5%, according to data released by airport trade body ACI Europe.

Condé Nast Traveler: ‘Katikies’ on Santorini and Mykonos Voted Top Hotels in Greece

The Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos hotels are at the top of the “15 best hotels in Greece” list of this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards.

Ancient Greek Masterpiece ‘Kore of Thera’ Makes First Public Appearance

Santorini and Greece recently celebrated the first public appearance of the “Kore of Thera”, a 2.48-meter, white marble statue of a “Kore” - a standing female figure - dating back to the 7th century BC.

Shadow Art Exhibition Opens at Santo Maris Oia Resort on Santorini

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa is inviting Santorini’s residents and visitors to a shadow art exhibition in its newly established art space.

Katikies Mykonos Hotel Receives Five-star Award from Forbes Travel Guide

Katikies Mykonos has received the Five-star Award for 2022 by Forbes Travel Guide, a prestigious international rating system for luxury hotels.

Wine & Spirits: 3 Wineries in Greece Among World’s Top 100 for 2022

Three wineries in Greece have been named among the world's top 100 wineries of 2022 by Wine & Spirits Magazine.

BBC Puts Attention on Lesser-known Tinos Island

The BBC highlights the landscape, tourism offerings and traditions of the lesser-known Greek island of Tinos.

Santorini Welcomes Danae Suites Boutique Hotel

Danae Suites Boutique Hotel, a new hospitality property that offers stylish accommodation and unique sea views, recently opened its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Seven Greek Islands Included on The Telegraph’s ‘Must-Visit’ List

Corfu, Santorini, Symi, Mykonos, Rhodes, Lefkada and Crete are among the 20 Mediterranean islands that people must visit in their lifetime, according to a list by The Telegraph.