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Greece Seeing More Tourists — But They Spend Much Less

According to a study published on Tuesday by the Bank of Greece, tourism revenues, measured on a per capita basis, have declined in Greece over the last several years. This finding came as a bit of a surprise, as Greece...

Greece and Cyprus Top EU in Restaurant and Hotel Spending

Some surprising revelations emerged from the results of an EU study announced recently. The 2017 study, by Eurostat, the official statistical authority of the European Union, reported how much the typical European household spends on recreation. The figures, which were released on...

Athenian Hotel Prices See Steep Rise in 2018

The emergence of Athens as one of the most popular "city-break" destinations in Europe during the last few years has caused a substantial increase in the city’s hotel room rates. According to a monthly report published by the Greek Tourism Confederation Institute...

Greece's Mykonos Has The Most Expensive 5-Star Hotels, Data Reveal

Mykonos was always considered as one of the most expensive tourist destinations in Greece. Recent figures come to prove that this general belief is true. More specifically, 5-Star Hotels in the island of Mykonos are the most expensive compared to...

Hotel Rooms on Popular Greek Islands Booked Through 2018 Season

The hotel rooms available for tourists to book for their 2018 Greek island dream vacation are filling up fast. On the smaller, more popular islands in Greece, hotels are experiencing a room shortage this summer. If tourists want to get...

24 Hours in Thessaloniki

For those who have made up their mind and are ready to visit Thessaloniki for the first time, there are a few must-do activities that are impossible to miss. Whether it is checking the traditional seaside walk, visiting famous museums...

TUI Germany: Quality of Hotels and Services Improved in Greece

The quality of the hotels and the services provided by the Greek hotels made an improvement last year, according to research by TUI Germany. The results were presented by Elke Janssen, head of the TUI Hotel Consulting & Quality Management,...

Government Crack Down to Tax Owners who Privately Sublet Rentals to Visitors

According to reports by Euronews, Greece's Deputy Finance Minister, Trifon Alexiadis told the media outlet that the government is planning to crack down on collecting taxes from property owners who privately sublet rentals to both long-term and short-term visitors via sites...

Hotel Rates on Refugee Islands Slashed by Half for Tourists

Hoteliers in Samos, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros -- the islands most affected by the refugee crisis last year -- are slashing prices for rooms and tourist packages by up to 50 percent for Greek tourists who will visit...

ICAP: Greek Hotels Report Revenue Growth in 2013-2015

The significant increase in tourism to Greece over the last three years (2013-2015) has positively affected the hotel industry. Total foreign tourist arrivals reached a new level "record" of 23.6 million in 2015, an increase of 7 percent compared to...