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Greek Crisis Sees Surge of Passenger Traffic That Doesn't End Up in Hotels

The Eleftherios Venizelos Athens International Airport's (AIA) data and the data of hoteliers found that ten percent of passenger traffic was unaccounted for as it did not end up at a hotel. The study lead to the conclusion that...

Santorini Experience, Sporting Event to be Held October in Santorini

"Santorini Experience" will be held on October 7-9 on the volcanic island. Santorini authorities said that the event is a very good promotion of the island to foreign tourist markets. This year's program includes open sea swimming from the beaches nearby the...

'City break' Tourism Trending in Athens

"City break" also known as "city tourism" is the latest trend for those who know how to travel and avoid the experience of a "superficial" trip in the popular city destinations. Athens is becoming more and more a city break...

China Airlines Canceling Flights to Greece This Summer

The Taipei-based China Airlines has announced that it is canceling 18 direct flights from Taiwan to Greece that were scheduled from June 3 to October 7. The airline has not been able to obtain the required license from the Greek...

Trivago: Santorini, Corfu and Crete are the Top 3 Greek Destinations for Foreign Tourists

Trivago.gr conducted a survey regarding the trends of the incoming tourism to Greece for 2016, and listed the most popular Greek destinations according to the preferences of foreign tourists, as well the countries that chose Greece as their destination...

Greeks Slash Spending on Domestic and Foreign Tourism

Last Wednesday the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) published a study demonstrating that Greeks have considerably slashed their spending on vacations from 2008 to 2014. The difference in the amount of money Greeks spent traveling abroad in this time period...

U.S. State Department Issues European Travel Alert to Summer Tourists

Just hours after the French president, François Hollande, announced that France has extended its state of emergency in fear of further terrorist attacks, the U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for Europe. Cautioning Americans to be weary in attending high-profile events scheduled...

Horseback Riding Tours on Hydra

Hydra is an enchanting Greek island known for its restaurants lining the main port and the inevitable flashback to the turn of the century and beyond as there are no cars allowed on the island. The charm of the...

The Greek National Tourism Organization Announces Collaboration for Tourism Ads with Yahoo and the Travel Channel

Tourism in Greece is one of the most important and thriving sectors in the country's failing economic and social systems. The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced it will collaborate with Yahoo and the Travel Channel in order to...

Lonely Planet: Handlebar Cafe in Athens Among World's Best

Greek cyclists are constantly growing in numbers. Bike free days are growing in popularity despite the uneven terrain, and Lonely Planet has even listed an Athens cafe among the nine best coffee houses for bike enthusiasts. The Greek cafe, located...

Athens Ledra Hotel Shutting Down, Staff Unpaid and Guests Turned Away

The Greek capital's Athens Ledra Hotel is shutting down as new arrivals are being turned away and guests already in the hotel are being relocated to other units in a rush to empty the hotel by Wednesday. Workers say...

A Summer Day in Athens

One of the nicest things about the summer months is that the city actually quiets down as many Athenians head for their villages. Those left behind find parking spaces available and a lazy feeling takes over with the warm summer...

Meeting the Odyssey: All Aboard the Culture Ship

"Meeting the Odyssey", a social and artistic initiative that began in 2012, has sailed from the Baltic to the Mediterranean Sea each summer since then. Already, 350 artists from across the globe have joined in on 110 performances to...

Restrictions Placed on How Much Food Permitted to Enter Greece with Travelers at FYROM-Greece Border

Usually summer tourists from FYROM and Serbia cross the FYROM-Greece border with trunk loads of food in order to save money during their Grecian holidays. This summer will be different for these scores of visitors who typically pack away coolers filled...

An Alternative Holiday in Greece: Eco Cruising with Dolphins

An amazing alternative holiday experience in Greece is taking an eco cruise. Eco cruising is for anyone who wants to experience the sun, sea, nature and wildlife along with a splash of science. Here's what awaits you on this...