Greek tourism
Greece
Lichadonisia: Experience the Mythical and Exotic Greek Islets
There is history and mythology abounding throughout Greece, and the exotic Greek islands of Lichadonisia are no exception.
The enticing, magical tales of the creation of this island complex located northeast of Evia, in the North Evia Gulf, only adds...
Tourism
Revenue from Summer Tourism in Greece Diminished Due to Wildfires
Countries like Greece which have been affected by the wildfires that swept over much of the Mediterranean region in late July are now taking stock of how much their tourism revenues have been impacted.
The wildfires necessitated the evacuation of...
Greek News
Six Magical Greek Destinations With No Cars
Greece is full of natural beauty, some of these famous greek destinations have remained pure and there is no way a car could reach them.
Greek News
Air Canada Resumes Service to Athens as Greece Extends Tourism Season
Air Canada resumed direct service to Athens as Greece has extended the tourism season beyond summer. Flights depart from Montreal and Toronto for Athens International Airport (AIA) every day.
The first direct flight from Toronto arrived in Athens on March...
Greece
Greece Sets New Record for October Tourism
Greece, it seems, is enjoying an endless summer. Proof is the fact that it is October, but tourism in Greece is still going strong. In fact, it was one of the best months for tourism in recent history, and...
Economy
Greece Launches New Campaign to Attract Retirees
‘Wanna feel 20 again?' is the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) winter 2022-23 marketing campaign. Now, Greece wants to extend its tourist season by attracting retirees to the country.
The difference between the summer 2022 campaign (Greece—You will want to...
Business
Singapore’s GIC Fund Invests in Greek Luxury Resort Chain
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC has agreed to buy a stake in Greece’s Sani/Ikos Group (SIG) in a deal that values the operator of luxury resorts in the Mediterranean at €2.3 billion ($2.3 billion).
Forbes says it is the biggest...
Europe
Commercial Flights Decrease Across EU, Except Greece
Greece was the only Member State defying a pan-European decrease in the volume of commercial flights in July, Eurostat says.
Ancient Greece
The Story of the Austrian Parliament Building’s Greek Character
One of the most beautiful and impressive Parliament buildings anywhere in Europe is in the Austrian capital of Vienna, which has a distinct Greek flavor.
Standing in the city's center since the nineteenth century, the Austrian Parliament impresses visitors to...
Greece
3 Greek Islands Named Among Best in World
The Greek islands of Milos, Paros, and Crete have all been named to Travel + Leisure's top 25 islands in the world for 2022.
The volcanic Greek island of Milos was ranked No. 4 while Paros landed at No. 12,...