Travel
Local Hotels Slash Rates as Turkey Booms
As Turkey's tourism recovers, Greek hoteliers who reserved rooms for high profit margins are being forced to lower their prices, say market experts.
Destinations
City of Athens and Mastercard Partner to Offer Unique Experiences
The campaign “Athens Exclusive Experiences for Mastercard Cardholders” seeks to familiarize visitors with the capital and its lesser-known attractions.
Statistics
Tourism Prospers Despite Heavy Tax Burden
Tourism continues to lead efforts to revive the Greek economy, but experts warn that high taxation renders Greece vulnerable to competition.
Statistics
Major Growth in Tourism Arrivals and Revenues in Q1
The first quarter of 2018 saw arrivals increase by 13.8 percent year-on-year, according to figures from the Bank of Greece.
Statistics
Tourism Ever More Vital to Greek Economy
A study by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation shows more tourism can be a cure for the recession.
Destinations
Hotel Rates Climb on Mykonos and Santorini
High demand means that luxury hotels on Mykonos and Santorini are able to charge higher rates than their Mediterranean rivals in other countries.
BUSINESS & TECH
Air Seat Planning Points to Another Record Year for Tourism
Airline planning for air seats to Greece's regional airports is yet another indication of 2018 being a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals.
Destinations
Greece Expects an Extra 2 Million Tourists in 2018
The minister of tourism said that following several record-breaking years, even greater growth was expected in 2018.
