European travelers are planning more trips within Europe this winter, and many of them to Greece. A large percentage of these travelers are young people who are now looking for different activities and experiences, avoiding saturated destinations and focusing on authenticity.
By Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Christos Veronis, the mayor of Mykonos, envisions a revitalized island that balances tourism with sustainable development. He aims to restore Mykonos’ reputation as a premier global destination by enhancing infrastructure, promoting cultural experiences and addressing challenges posed by over-tourism. His leadership focuses on community collaboration and modernizing the tourism […]
By Martin Banks The winter skiing season will soon be upon us so what better idea than to brush up on your skills on the slopes? Of course, many of us will be new to the wonders of skiing but, as they saying goes, it is never too late to learn. For those who want […]
Skyros island’s local council has unanimously rejected a proposed urban development plan that includes expanding tourism infrastructure with marinas and cruise ship docks. The island’s residents voiced strong opposition, preferring to maintain their traditional lifestyle over large-scale tourism.
By Martin Banks The European Union is introducing two important changes for travel to Europe in a few weeks. These are: EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which is planned to launch on 10 November in 2024 and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), due in mid-2025. For those planning to travel later this year the […]
By Martin Banks Two new hotels have opened close to Brussels airport, helping meet increased demand from the travelling public. A relative lack of accommodation at, or close to, the national airport has sometimes been a cause of complaint from international air passengers. However, the twin openings hope to go some way to addressing such […]
By Martin Banks Had enough of mass tourism of the anonymous large-scale travel companies? If so you will have joined a growing band of travellers who, increasingly, are looking for something a bit different to the usual tourism offerings. The thirst for travel has increased hugely since the end of the health pandemic and lockdowns. […]
In 2013, Michael Odell, along with brothers Max and Paul Ekwall, founded Ocean Bus with an ambitious goal: to introduce Scandinavia’s first amphibious bus. Following numerous meetings with authorities, inspection bodies, and stakeholders, their vision came to fruition. In August 2014, Ocean Bus made its maiden voyage on Royal Djurgården in Stockholm. The amphibious bus, […]
On the 13th and 14th of July at 18:00 switch on Thraki Net to watch “With Fenia” TV show which will showcaseall the beauties of Lemnos island. Don’t miss it! You will watch: 1) A general tour of Hephaestus’ island, Lemnos 2) Visits to places rich in mythology, such as the Cabeiri Mysteries and […]
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou presented presented mAiGreece, a new digital app for Greek tourism at the National Gallery on Monday.
