CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
The Acropolis Introduces New Ticketing System
The Acropolis introduces a new ticketing system that will help reduce overtourism. The twelve hourly “timeslots” will cap daily visitors at 20,000.
Campaigns
Small Greek Island Promotes “No Swimming Pool” Holidays
The small island of Lipsi in the Dodecanese launches a campaign promoting "no swimming pool" holidays for tourists, in a bid to eliminate water waste.
TOURISM
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Visit the Acropolis
Ivanka Trump, daughter of former US president Donald Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner, share photos of their visit to the world-famous Acropolis.
Travel
Le Figaro’s Top Greek Island Picks for Summer 2023
French newspaper Le Figaro lists its top Greek island picks for this summer, highlighting Patmos as the ideal place to "recharge your batteries."
Travel
Greek National Tourism Organization Launches New Ad Campaign
The Greek National Tourism Organization has launched a new campaign for 2023 with a light-hearted video entitled, “Greece: a life-changing experience.”
TOURISM
Blue Flag Beaches 2023: Greece Ranked Second in the World
A total of 617 beaches in Greece have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2023, putting the country in second place out of 52 countries.
Hotels
Bloomberg: Greece’s Summer Season Has Already Begun – Here’s Where to Stay
As Greece's summer tourist season gets underway, Bloomberg lists 6 of the country's newest and soon-to-be-opened luxury hotels and resorts.
Destinations
CN Traveller Lists the Best Secret Beaches in Greece
From secluded coves to discreet urban hideaways, upmarket Condé Nast Traveller goes off the beaten path with its list of the top 7 lesser-known Greek beaches.
