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International Arrivals to Greece via Road Recover in May-July

International tourist arrivals to Greece by road are recouping pre-Covid levels reaching 4.8 million from May to early July.

Nafplio’s Bourtzi Fortress to Open for Visits from August 5

The Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio, which has been closed for years, will reopen to the public on August 5 after an extensive restoration.

Greek PM Offers Free Weeklong Holiday to Those Affected by Rhodes Fires

Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered free weeklong holidays for those affected by the fires on Rhodes.

Greek Tourism Ministry Launches Rhodes Recovery Action Plan

The Greek Tourism Ministry announced a set of actions aimed at restoring tourism to Rhodes after the destructive fires.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Strong Dynamic to Lift Tourism Above 2019 Levels

Greek hoteliers expect strong dynamic to continue, pushing tourism performance beyond pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Greek Beaches: Sunbed Overload Leads to Court Enquiry for Shoreline Misuse

Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an enquiry following claims that beach bars are illegally occupying a number of island beaches.

Twelve Greek Islands Expecting Full Occupancy in August

Twelve Greek lesser-known islands are expecting occupancy levels to reach 100 percent this month.

Greek MP Tables Plan for Immediate Regeneration of Fire-hit Rhodes

A Greek lawmaker has tabled seven actions that will help regenerate Rhodes after the devastating fires last month.

Greeks Still Traveling at Home and Abroad Despite Cost-of-living Crisis  

Greeks are still traveling despite the cost-of-living crisis which this week sent fuel prices to 2 euros per liter in some places.

Greek Ports, Highways Packed as Athenians Begin Summer Holidays

Piraeus and Rafina ports and the Greek national highway were packed over the weekend as the first Athenians set off for their summer holidays.

Greece Adds Local Traditions and Customs to Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry added 21 traditions, customs and practices to Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

UNWTO Says Greece a Safe Destination, Lauds Fire Management

Greece remains a safe destination thanks to its readiness and effective management of fires, according to the UNWTO’s Director for Europe.

Athens Hoteliers See Occupancy Level Improvement in January-June

Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%.

Civil Protection Minister: More than 660 Fires in Greece, Majority Sparked by Humans

Over 660 fires broke out in Greece in the last 10 days, the majority being human-induced, said Greece’s Civil Protection Minister.

Greece Collects €3.2bn in Tourism Revenues in January-May

Travel receipts in Greece reached some 3.2 billion euros during the first five months of the year.

Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise

Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry.

Athens to Host International Emmy Award Semi-finals in September

Athens and Nova will host semi-final rounds to determine the International Emmy Award nominees for the year.

BoG: 5-month International Arrivals to Greece Rise by 32.9%

International arrivals to Greece during January-May were up by 32.9%, boosting travel receipts by 30.7%.

Rhodes in State of Emergency, Island Mayor Suspects Arson

The whole island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency as fires continue to burn for the ninth day.

PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece

Greece’s PM said prevention will be a government priority as fires continued to burn across the country for the eighth day in a row.