Tourism

On Monday the chairman of China's Cosco, Xu Lirong, made announcements that came as a welcome gesture to the tourism sector, according to Reuters. It was announced that there are plans that will be implemented both short-term and long-term, to extend...

According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Greeks cut back considerably on taking vacations due to tax hikes and financial obligations in 2015. Mostly those impacted are between the ages of 25 to 44 and the lack of Greek vacationers...

“Tourism is our national power,” Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on the 37th celebration of World Tourism Day. Kountoura underlined that Greece is an attractive destination that constantly increases its international appeal. “We always enrich our tourist product. We...

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) warns that tourism revenue for this year is in danger of being at a much lower level despite an increase in tourist arrivals. The statement was made following an announcement by the Bank of...

It has been announced that the ferry company of Turkey’s İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has initiated a new route to the Greek island of Lesvos that their catamarans will traverse starting in May of 2017. According to Thrasos Kalogridis, the head...

A new half marathon race, the Poseidon Challenge, will be held for the first time on October 2 at the southest part of Attica, at Sounio Cape. The race will link the Temple of Poseidon with the ancient theatre...

The Ifestia Festival of Santorini takes place each September with a series of artistic events aimed at re-enacting the Thera eruption in 1600 BC. The eruption itself had a huge impact on European civilization, especially the Minoan Civilization of...

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released figures relating to the tourism sector. Food and Accommodation The turnover in accommodation and food service activities during the 2nd quarter 2016 as compared to the 2nd quarter 2015 decreased by 1.1 percent while the...

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT) is running a campaign "Now is the time" from August 22 until September 23 as part of its program to extend the tourist season. "For the selection and the promotion of the actions of...

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...

Amidst positive results thus far for the 2016 tourism season in Greece, the European tour operator, TUI, has expanded its cruise schedule to some of their most popular Greek tourist destinations, according to reports by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini. The...

The results are in and the online readers of Condé Nast Traveler UK Magazine (CN) have voted Greece the best country in the world in their 2016 Readers' Travel Awards, which will be featured in CN's October issue. The honor...

The ultimate sports experience comes for a second consecutive year in one of the most significant touristic destinations in the world, in Santorini, on Oct 7-9 2016. Santorini Municipality, Municipal Sports Cultural & Environmental Organization in Santorini (DAPPOS) and the...

More than 1,000 women from all over the world gathered in Eresos village, on the Greek island of Lesvos, on Saturday for the 16th Women's Festival held every September. The festival will run until September 17, offering various events such...

Greece is beautiful and has hundreds of well-known beaches where people flock from all over to get some R&R. However, not everyone is into sitting around and relaxing for the entirety of their vacation. Fitness fans and athletes of all...