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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.

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.

Golden Star Ferries Sails to Paros this Summer with Andros Queen Ship

Golden Star Ferries will connect the port of Rafina with the island of Paros for the upcoming summer season, starting on June 10.

New Luxury ‘Nammos Hotel Mykonos’ Set to Open on Psarou Bay

Nammos Hotels & Resorts is launching its inaugural luxury property on Mykonos this summer on Psarou Bay.

The Bridge: Avant Mar Hotel to Open New ‘Bar Destination’ on Paros

A key feature of the Avant Mar on Paros this year will be "The Bridge", the hotel's new Gin and Tonic Bar expected to become a new "bar destination" on the island.

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.

South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Cyprus-based Thanos Hotels and Resorts has Big Plans for Greek Market

Thanos Hotels and Resorts, a family-run company in Cyprus, is aiming to open 10 new hotels in Greece over the next three years.

Google Searches Show Santorini as One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations

The Greek island of Santorini is one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world, according to recent research based on Google searches.

MSC Cruises Expands to Year-round Operation in Greece

MSC Cruises has announced winter calls to Greek ports, expanding operation in Greece to year-round.

Discover Airlines to Fly to Kefalonia from Munich this Summer

Discover Airlines, Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, announced an expansion to its portfolio in Greece with the addition of flights to the Greek island of Kefalonia from Munich, Germany.

Skyscanner: 5 Destinations in Greece Trending This Year

Athens, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Heraklion and Corfu are among the top destinations for travelers using Skyscanner this year.

Greece Breaks All Cruise Records in 2023, Says Hellenic Ports Association

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

Numo to Open New Hotel on Mykonos Inspired by 60s and 70s Glamor

Set to open in summer 2024, the Numo Mykonos will merge the allure of the cosmopolitan Greek island with the timeless charm of the 60s and 70s.

Netflix Series ‘One Day’ Shows Paros Island to the World

The Greek island of Paros has received significant exposure serving as the backdrop of the of the Netflix series ‘One Day’.

Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover

Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows.

January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Forbes Travel Guide: 12 Greek Hotels Receive ‘Star Awards’ for 2024

Twelve Greek hotels in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini are on the 2024 Star Awards' list of honorees announced by Forbes Travel Guide.