Athens tourism’s Big Bang
Hotel prices in Athens and Attica in general continue to rise, as do arrivals, despite a significant increase in hotels and even more in other available accommodation.
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May 10, 2025 Skopelos ranked top European destination for Italians’ spring and summer travel
The island of Skopelos, in the northwestern Aegean, was listed first in the top four European destinations for special spring and summer travel experiences for Italians, in the annual list announced by the vice president of the national union of travel bloggers of Italy, after his visit to the island where the iconic film “Mamma […]
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May 8, 2025 Greece welcomed 40 million tourists in 2024, says Bank of Greece
Greece experienced another strong year for tourism in 2024, attracting 40.7 million foreign visitors and generating €21.6 billion in tourism revenue, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.
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April 14, 2025 Easter in the mystical castle of Monemvasia
On one side, the sea; on the other, towering cliffs; and around you, the ancient walls of Monemvasia – the castle town has a distinctive mystical aura year-round, but during Easter the atmosphere becomes particularly solemn and reverent. The narrow alleyways become the setting for the Epitaphios (Good Friday bier) procession, flickering candlelight fills the […]
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April 2, 2025 Aviation’s Most Ambitious Retrofit
By Martin Banks The airline Emirates has announced a major retrofitting of its fleet, said to be the aviation industry’s most ambitious retrofit undertaking yet.
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March 6, 2025 Santorini sees summer holiday bookings decline 23%, for now
Reservations for holidays in Santorini appear 23% lower in early March compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In addition, the scheduling of airline seats for trips to the picturesque Cycladic island appears approximately 9% lower compared to the same time last year.
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February 20, 2025 Crete’s Elafonissi secures title of best beach in the world
The famous beach of Elafonissi, on the southwestern tip of Crete, has been voted by Tripadvisor users as the best beach in the world, the online travel platform announced on Tuesday.
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January 19, 2025 Greece among top five destinations for Europeans
Greece ranks very high in the preferences of the major European markets from which the country attracts travelers; however, competition with Spain and other countries such as Portugal and Croatia is intensifying.
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January 12, 2025 Greece’s tourism hits record highs, offering optimism for 2025 despite hurdles
As 2024 concludes, Greece’s tourism sector celebrates record-breaking achievements while navigating pressing challenges.
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January 3, 2025 The new travel retreats addressing depression and grief
They combine outdoor pursuits and mental health support for anyone who wants to improve their wellbeing, with or without a diagnosis.
