Tourism
Culture
Τhe Greek Video Competing for This Year's CIFFT People's Choice Award
The acclaimed Greek film "Greece 365-Day Destination," directed by Antonis Kioukas, is among the nominees for the CIFFT (International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals) People's Choice Award 2018.
The award is issued via an electronic voting contest that enables people...
Cyprus
Tourism Minister: Cyprus To Reach 4 Million Tourists in 2018
Cyprus is expected to reach 4 million tourists in 2018. This according to the country's Minister of Tourism, George Lakkotrypis, who spoke of "another exceptional record year."
Lakkotrypis was speaking at the annual World Travel Market, taking place at London’s...
Economy
Study: Airbnb Transforms Greek Real Estate Market
Airbnb is increasingly asserting itself as a dominant force in Greece's real estate market. This according to the results of a study conducted by Greece’s Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE), which found that more than 126,000 Greek...
Business
Germans Discover Crete's Hidden Treasures
The Region of Crete along with FVW, the famous German travel news organization, are joining forces to present to the German public how Crete's sustainability leads to longevity.
More than 45 editors, journalists, and tour operators will be in Crete...
Economy
Sea Tourism Estimated to Account for 3.5 percent of Greek GDP
The importance of sea tourism for Greece's economy was once again affirmed, in data released by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE). According to these figures, sea tourism, including sea cruises, yachting, and shipping, accounted for approximately...
Economy
Tourism Growth Continues as Visitors to Greece set to Surpass 32 Million in 2018
Greece is expected to attract more than 32 million tourists in 2018, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, speaking at the "Blue Flags" annual meeting organized by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, the municipality of...
Greece
Secluded Gerakas Lagoon is Like a Fairy-Tale
A beautiful escape that you don't want to miss out on is to the Gerakas Lagoon and Gerakas village.
Just 20 km north of Monemvasia town, this lake or lagoon is beyond picturesque and offers many activities for those visiting.
This...
Economy
10.5 Million Tourists Visited Greece In January-June Period, Data Reveal
According to data revealed by the Bank of Greece, 10.5 million people visited Greece between January and June 2018.
The number for the same period last year was 8.5 million.
The country saw a huge increase that reached 22.9 percent, or...
Greece
Experience Truffle Hunting in the Enchanting Forests of Kalampaka, Meteora!
There are many things to do in Meteora that might surprise you -- including truffle hunting.
That's right, the serene and spiritual monasteries, perched high up on rock formations, towers over the magical and beautiful forests below which hold the...
Culture
Travel Greece: The Magical Medieval Village and Castle of Monemvasia, Lakonia
The beautiful and magical ambience of the town of Monemvasia, as well as the surrounding area of Laconia, is a romantic and secret getaway that you have to see to believe!
Not many people who visit Greece are aware of...