Greek tourism

Athens has long been introduced to the world through its ancient monuments. The Acropolis, the Parthenon and the city's extraordinary archaeological heritage remain at the heart of its identity. But there is another Athens emerging after sunset. It is an...

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" reached historic highs, with August setting an all-time monthly record. For the first time in the airport's history, monthly passenger volume surpassed the 4 million milestone, underscoring the Greek capital's steady...

Greece maintains high satisfaction levels across digital platforms and social media, with culture, gastronomy, and local hospitality serving as the primary drivers of positive traveler sentiment. Conversely, environmental pressures, infrastructure strains, and sustainability concerns represent the key areas receiving...

A 1971 tourist guide on Santorini shows how the island was transformed from isolated paradise into a top global destination.

There is history and mythology abounding throughout Greece, and the exotic Greek islands of Lichadonisia are no exception. The enticing, magical tales of the creation of this island complex, located northeast of Evia in the North Evia Gulf, only adds...

Greece has secured top honors with US travel market awards for yet 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...

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...

People who have not visited the beautiful Greek island of Lemnos may consider it a  moonscape due to its arid terrain.

Australia, Canada, and the United States are Greece’s strongest long-haul tourism markets, while China and India offer significant potential for future growth, according to a new tourism study. The five non-European markets collectively account for more than 11 percent of...

Greek tourism got through this spring’s Middle East turmoil with its optimism intact, but a new study warns that a longer aviation disruption could expose one of the sector’s deepest vulnerabilities: its dependence on air travel. The report, published by...