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Attica: Greece’s Most Visited Region in 2023  

Attica, the region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, was the most visited in Greece in 2023 accounting for over 7.8 million tourist visits.

Two Greek Beaches Among Best in the World for 2024

The Greek beaches of Voutoumi and Fteri shine on the world’s 50 best beaches list compiled by sunscreen production company Banana Boat.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Hellenic Seaplanes: First Test Run to Greek Port of Lavrio

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

Ionian Islands Region Requests for Corfu to be Included in Guinness Book of Records

The Region of Ionian Islands is seeking for Corfu to be recognized as the island with the most musicians and philharmonic bands per capita.

HomeToGo: Accommodation Searches on Paxi Island See 180% Rise

High season stay searches for accommodation on the small island of Paxi in Greece recorded a 180% year-on-year increase on HomeToGo.

Airbnb: Top 10 Trending Destinations in Greece for Domestic Travelers

Greeks appear to be interested in Airbnbs on smaller, quieter islands according to the number of searches during January-March this year.

Greece’s South Aegean Region Boasts Most Arrivals, Revenues and Stays in 2022

For a second year in a row, the South Aegean Region is Greece’s leader in terms of arrivals, stays and revenues in 2022.

Parga’s MarBella Elix Opens for 2023 Season, Offers a Bundle of Digital-detox Activities

The MarBella Elix luxury hotel in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has opened for the 2023 season with many outdoor activities available including day trips to historic sites and sea kayaking/hiking tours.

Aria Hotels Expands Presence on Kefalonia with 4th Property

Aria Hotels, a family chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has added the Villa Comi to its portfolio of properties on Kefalonia.

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.

Angsana Resort & Spa: Greek and Asian 5-star Hospitality on Corfu

The Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa, a luxurious family-friendly beach resort on Corfu, will open for the 2023 season on March 1.

Greek Destinations Among The Telegraph’s Top 50 Hotspots for Family Holidays

A number of Greek island and mainland destinations are among the travel hotspots that The Telegraph suggests on its “50 fabulous family holidays for 2023” list.

Study: Attica Region Accounts for Largest Share of Airbnb Activity in Greece

The Attica region accounts for the largest share of short-term rental activity in Greece, according to a study by KEPE.

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

Condé Nast Traveller: Four of Europe’s Best Beach Hotels are in Greece

Four Greek hotels are among Europe’s 25 Best Beach hotels for 2023, according to a list released by Condé Nast Traveller.

Kefalonia’s Adults-only ‘Petani Bay’ Becomes a Member of Aria Hotels

Aria Hotels has added the Petani Bay Hotel - Adults Only on Kefalonia to its portfolio, strengthening its presence in the region of the Ionian Islands.

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 Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

GNTO: Travelers from Serbia are Eyeing Greece for Vacations in 2022

Serbian travelers are looking towards Greece to spend their summer vacations this year, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).