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SKY express to Distribute Holy Light to 7 Greek Destinations

SKY Express will transport the Holy Light to seven Greek destinations for Holy Saturday's Easter ceremony on May 4.

Greece’s Express Visa Scheme for Turkish Travelers Opens for More Islands

Greece’s new visa-on-arrival scheme grants Turkish travelers seven-day access to 10 islands in the Eastern Aegean.

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.

Air Travel Capacity Hits a High as Greek Easter Holiday Rush Begins

Air ticket bookings show a strong demand by Greeks for domestic and international travel for Orthodox Easter and May Day.

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.

Elitour: Greece can Play a Leading Role in Thermal Tourism

Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour.

Greece Bans Sunbeds, Umbrellas, Bars on 198 Beaches

Greece has designated 198 beaches as protected and announced the launch of the ‘MyCoast’ platform for shoreline use auctions and violation reports.

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.

Lesvos: Summer 2024 Mytilini Music Festival Announced

Mytilini's first international music festival will aim to boost Lesvos' development; normalize relations with Türkiye; and integrate immigrants through culture.

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.

Fraport Greece Conducts Large-scale Emergency Exercise at Mytilini Airport

Fraport Greece recently conducted a successful large-scale emergency exercise (aircraft accident) at the airport in Mytilini, Lesvos.

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.