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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.

Greece’s Meteora-Pyli Joins UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network

Greece’s Meteora-Pyli has been added to UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network paving the way for a nature-centered tourism model.

Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year

Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases.

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.

Athens Welcomes Carnival Season with Dozens of Free Events

The municipality of Athens invites residents and guests to experience Greek Carnival with 80 free events at 55 locations across the city.

Dodekanisos Seaways Aims to Add More North Aegean Islands to Ferry Schedule

Dodekanisos Seaways will include the North Aegean Islands in its ferry schedule after North Aegean Region's request.

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.

Tourism to Lesvos Picks Up Pace, Arrivals Fully Recover

Arrivals to the airport of Lesvos have recovered fully as more airline companies are already offering flights.

Samos, Chios and Lesvos to Star in Popular Polish TV Show

The Greek islands of Samos, Chios and Lesvos will shine on a popular Polish TV show in late October.

Greek Culture Ministry to Upgrade Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilini

The Greek Culture Ministry unveiled plans for the restoration of the Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilini.

NBG: 2023 May be a Record-breaking Year for Greek Tourism

Greek tourism revenues may reach 21 billion euros this year, surpassing the record previously set in 2019.

NBG: Climate Change Boosts Travel Demand for Lesser Known Greek Destinations

Climate change and high temperatures are set to increase demand for lesser known Greek destinations, study finds.

Lesvos Promoted as Safe LGBTQ+ Travel Destination

Lesvos emerges as safe and welcoming LGBTQ+ destination following fam trip with British influencer Cora Harrison.

Greek Island Summer Food Festivals Promote Local Flavors and Products

Visitors on Lesvos, Lemnos and Poros can discover local flavors and products at gastronomy festivals taking place on the three islands this month.

Sailing Together: Attica Group Wraps Up 5th Environmental Initiative on Lesvos

Attica Group, a leading company that offers ferry services, concluded the fifth action of its “Sailing Together” program, an initiative that aims to protect the Greek environment and sea.

New York Post Highlights Two Greek ‘Must-visit’ Islands: Sifnos & Naxos

The New York Post presents top Greek destinations with Sifnos and Naxos emerging as “must-visit” islands for culture, relaxation and exquisite cuisine.

Tourism Infrastructure Works in the Pipeline for North Aegean Region

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges hundreds of infrastructure works, including port and airport upgrades, for North Aegean Region.

Three New Destinations Join ‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiative

Three new Greek island destinations have joined the “Greek Breakfast” program aimed at showcasing local products.