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Only about 1,000 Turkish tourists out of an originally estimated 4,000 will visit the island of Lesvos on September 23rd to 27th, which marks the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, because of the situation caused by the arrival of...

While Greek citizens are trying to remain calm amidst the chaotic situation in the country, after the imposition of capital controls, foreign media are constantly providing advice to tourists planning their vacation in Greece. On Tuesday, June 30, BBC published...

The arrival of MS Hamburg cruise ship in Thessaloniki port on March 31 marked the beginning of the cruise season for the popular Greek city. More than 30 ships are expected to arrive in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, throughout the season. The number...

Tourists, students and housekeepers are going to be called, among others, to deal with Greece’s long standing tax evasion problem, according to Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis’ seven economic reforms list, in order to unlock the 7.2-billion-euro bailout assistance....

Some 21.4 million tourists visited Greece between January and November 2014. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG), during the eleven-month period, the number of incoming tourists rose by 22.7%, reaching a total of 21.497 million passengers, a...

Tourist arrivals in Greece jumped 21.9% to top the 20 million "barrier" in January-October 2014, boosting travel industry revenue by 10.6% compared to the same period in 2013, Bank of Greece (BoG) reported on Tuesday. Total travel revenue for the...

October’s statistical data have forced the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) to once again revise this year’s predictions regarding tourist arrivals. According to SETE, the number of international arrivals is expected to reach 20.5 million, a significant increase compared...

While consumption has not yet returned to normal levels, this summer, Greek beer was the undisputed champion. Greek beer sales showed a significant increase in consumption by Greeks, as well as tourists. According to Greek news, market experts estimate that...

Greece has always been among the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. Especially its numerous amazing islands, filled with an abundance of visitors each year, who enjoy the crystal-clear beaches, sunny mornings, wandering around the island, and of course, the delicious...

A massive virus or food poisoning incident has been reported at the 5 star hotel “Lindos Imperial Resort and Spa" on the island of Rhodes. It all started on Monday evening when several hotel guests, the majority of them from...