Greece has secured top honors in the U.S. travel market for another year, reinforcing its position as one of the most sought-after European destinations for American travelers, according to an official announcement by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
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A small, private helicopter landed directly on the white volcanic rocks of Sarakiniko Beach on the Greek island of Milos recently, allowing its passengers to get out and go swimming in an incident that has drawn criticism over the...
Greece is tightening planning regulations for tourism development, with new restrictions proposed for hotel construction, islands affected by overtourism, and short-term rentals in destinations facing growing pressure.
The country’s draft Special Spatial Framework for Tourism divides Greece into five categories...
Among the most popular summer bookings for international travelers to Greece according to data released by Ferryscanner are the islands of Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Ios, and Santorini.
These findings are based on ferry reservations made between January 1 and July...
Local authorities in western Crete in Greece have submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Energy to curb severe overtourism at the world-famous Balos Lagoon by introducing a timed entry-slot system for visitors.
Under the pilot plan drafted...
Somewhere in the beautiful and not-so-touristy North Aegean Sea, we meet Oinousses; a cluster of nine small Greek islands and islets that dazzle with their virgin beauty. The largest of these islands is actually the only inhabited one and...
How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about to look at have so few people, that the mode of transportation is by donkey,...
Greece's Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, traveled to Salzburg, Austria for a series of official meetings. The visit took place at the invitation of an Austrian deputy minister, and the discussions focused primarily on tourism education and mountain tourism,...
The United Kingdom and Germany remained the two largest international tourism markets for Greece in 2025, while the United States held its position as the country's leading long-haul source of visitors, according to newly released data from the Hellenic...
Athens’ historic center remains the capital’s leading destination for tourists, according to new municipal data that shows visitor activity expanding into nearby residential neighborhoods.
Tourism remains most concentrated in the Commercial Center and the districts of Monastiraki-Plaka, Psyrri-Koumoundourou, Makrygianni, and...
From the beaches of Syros to the fir-covered slopes of the southern Pindus range, five Greek communities hope to join UN's Best Tourism Villages network.
Following an evaluation of applications submitted by local municipalities, the Greek Tourism Ministry selected Galissas,...
Famous worldwide as the home of Odysseus, the Ionian island of Ithaca boasts lush green valleys and rugged hills, while hiking trails lead walkers to hidden ruins and stunning sea views. Today, it is a peaceful and quiet island...
Greece has firmly established itself as one of the world's leading cruise destinations, welcoming millions of passengers each year to its legendary islands, historic ports, and breathtaking coastlines. According to the latest official figures from the Hellenic Ports Association,...
One of the largest anti-tourism demonstrations ever held on the Spanish island of Mallorca ended in clashes with police on Sunday, as thousands of residents demanded tougher measures to curb mass tourism and address the island's growing housing crisis.
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