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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.

Thessaly Announces Initiative to Develop Walking Tourism

The regional authority of Thessaly has initiated documentation of its main trails to boost walking tourism in the area.

Metaxa Hospitality Group’s Hotels Open for Summer 2024 Season

Metaxa Hospitality Group has opened its two premium beachfront resorts on Crete, along with its unique collection of luxury all-suite hotels and villas on Santorini for the summer season.

Bulgarian Tourists Drive Up Greece’s Road Tourism Arrivals in Q1  

International arrivals to Greece via road are back on track marking a 12% increase in the first three months of the year to 1.2 million.

Study: Samos Best Performing Airport, Heraklion Still Needs Work

The airport of Samos was ranked the best by travelers visiting Greece in 2023 and Heraklion Airport the worst.

Transport Ministry: Greece Prioritizes Railway Infrastructure Projects

Works are underway in Loutraki and Rio as part of Greek railway restructuring efforts.

Minoas 2024: Crete’s Creta Maris Resort Holds Earthquake Drill

The Creta Maris Resort conducted its 12th annual evacuation drill as a part of "Minoas 2024", the biggest evacuation exercise ever to be held on Crete.

Κ. Μπαντουβάς Α.Ε: Περιβαλλοντική δράση στο Πάρκο Καλλισθενικής στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης

Ο όμιλος εταιριών Κ. Μπαντουβάς Α.Ε. γιόρτασε την ετήσια περιβαλλοντική δράση του στο Πάρκο Καλλισθενικής Ζαχαρίας Κ. Μπαντουβάς στο Ηράκλειο, Κρήτης.

Greece Sees Q1 Int’l Arrivals Rise 18.7% to 1.6 Million

International arrivals to Greece rose by 18.7% in the first three months of the year reflecting a growing demand and extended season.

Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023

Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Best Greek Hotels for 2024

More than 100 Greek hotels are on Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best" lists for 2024 that are based on reviews of real travelers.

Greek Hotels Shine on Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ World & Europe 2024 Lists

Greek hotels are among the elite group of winners on Tripadvisor's lists of the Best of the Best Hotels in the World and in Europe for 2024.

More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Greece to Tighten Rules for Short-term Rentals, Says Tourism Minister

Greece’s tourism minister confirmed plans to tighten short-term rentals regulations and introduce mandatory standards of operation.

Travel Agents from Eastern China Explore Athens, Greek Islands

Travel agents from Eastern China recently cruised the Greek islands and visited top hot spots in Athens and Nafplion during a fam trip supported by the GNTO.

Οι Ξενοδόχοι της Κρήτης κατέκλυσαν το πρώτο 100% Hotel Show στο νησί

Με προσέλευση 4.000 επισκεπτών και κατάμεστες αίθουσες στα workshops, πραγματοποιήθηκε το πρώτο 100% Hotel Show στην Κρήτη.

Zeus International: 14 διακρίσεις στα Tourism Awards 2024

Η Zeus International Hotels & Resorts βραβεύτηκε για την αριστεία της με 14 διακρίσεις στα Tourism Awards 2024.

Η RevitUp.direct βραβεύτηκε σε δύο κατηγορίες στα Tourism Awards 2024

Με δύο διακρίσεις για τον τουριστικό κλάδο, ένα χρυσό και ένα χάλκινο βραβείο, τιμήθηκε η RevitUp.direct στα Tourism Awards 2024.

Matala: Former Hippie Hotspot on Crete Introduced to Swiss, German Media

Journalists from leading Swiss and German media were introduced to Matala on Crete, a famous hotspot for hippies back in the 60s and 70s.