Tourism
Greece
The Ten Most Beautiful Lakes in Greece
Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but Greek lakes are surely enchanting and worth a visit!
Greek News
More Than 32 Million Tourists Visited Greece in 2023
More than 32 million tourists visited Greece in 2023, resulting in roughly €20.5 billion in income, according to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG) released on Thursday.
Travel receipts were 15.7 percent higher than 2022, the BoG says.
A significant...
Greek News
Greek Island Sees Massive Spike in Airbnb Bookings After Netflix Series
Airbnb has seen a 32 percent increase in vacations booked to one Greek island thanks to the Netflix drama One Day, which tells the twenty-year love story of two friends over fourteen episodes. Scenes were shot in Rome, Greece,...
Archaeology
Egypt Reopens Neferhotep Ancient Tomb in Luxor After 20 Years
After two decades of meticulous restoration work, Egypt has reopened the ancient tomb of Neferhotep, the scribe of Amun, in its former condition with the site now open as a new Luxor tourist attraction.
Dating back to the reign of...
Tourism
Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece
Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...
Business
Greece Ranked Among Top Countries for Digital Nomads
Greece has been listed in the top 38 countries that are best suited for digital nomads, according to the Digital Nomad Visa Index.
Greece has been ranked 28th out of the 38 countries considered the best places for digital nomads...
Greek News
Greece Offers Free Holidays to Visitors Affected by Last Summer’s Wildfires
Greece offers a week-long free holiday to visitors who had been affected by wildfires on the island of Rhodes last summer.
Thousands of tourists had to flee from their hotels and resorts as wildfires ravaged a big part of the...
Greek News
Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 29 Greek Islands for 2024
Conde Nast Traveler has published a list of the top twenty nine Greek islands to visit in 2024, each with its own 'best for' category.
With more than 200 inhabited Greek islands to choose from, Conde Nast Traveler - through...
Environment
The Mysterious Lake of Agios Nikolaos, Crete
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Lake Voulismeni (Greek: Λίμνη Βουλισμένη) is an ancient lake located in the center of the city of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete.
Tourism
93-Kilometer Indoor Cycling Super Highway Planned in Dubai
In a major push towards a more sustainable and healthier future, Dubai-based company URB has proposed a new infrastructure project that promises to transform the city. Dubbed "The Loop," the 93-kilometer indoor cycling and running track aims to make...
Environment
Future of Zakynthos Navagio Beach Uncertain After Shipwreck Damage
Questions have been raised over the responsibility of the famous shipwreck on Navagio Beach in Zakynthos after a surge of bad weather has further destroyed it.
Fears are growing over the condition of the tourism-driving shipwreck, with academics and local...
Greek News
Trizonia: The Unknown Greek Island Onassis Almost Bought
This is the famed island which, after visiting it in the 1960’s, Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attempted to buy.
Greek News
Greece Heading for a New Record Breaking Tourism Year in 2024
Greece is heading for a new record year in tourism in 2024, industry officials say, pointing to early bookings.
The current trajectory of airline reservations, encompassing both sold tickets and seats allocated by airlines for the upcoming season, indicates a...
Greek News
Greece Introduces Climate Tax for Tourists in 2024
A new accommodation tax enacted by the Greek government came into force this month as part of plans to finance reconstruction efforts following severe forest fires and floods.
Greece Introduces Climate Tax to Fund Reconstruction
Greece has introduced a climate resilience...
Greece
Greece Tops List of Most Googled Countries to Travel
Greece has topped the Conde Nast Traveler list of most Googled countries to travel in 2023, along with Rhodes topping the most-searched island list.
Greece Tops List of Most Googled Countries 2023
Google annually publishes its 'year in search' data, a...