Greek Tourism 2026: From Record Arrivals to a Stress Test for Strategy, Infrastructure and Politics
After a banner year, Greece’s tourism success faces structural limits, political choices and a decisive year ahead.
After a banner year, Greece’s tourism success faces structural limits, political choices and a decisive year ahead.
In a sharp political counterattack, Plevris and Georgiadis demand respect for national sovereignty and critique “ideologically biased” international bodies, emphasizing Greek security, law and order, and citizens’ interests over traditional left‑leaning narratives.
Athens is evolving into a year-round destination, with strong investments in boutique hotels, renovations, and service apartments, while challenges such as overtourism and infrastructure gaps remain critical for sustainable growth.
Experts, policymakers, and industry leaders map a new, resilient model for Greek tourism at REIMAGINE 2025
Tourism pressures ports and waste systems, while 250 cubic kilometers of freshwater lie beneath the seabed
Athens blocks refugee returns from Germany as the EU prepares for stricter Dublin rules in 2026.