Islands Under Pressure: Santorini and Mykonos Now More Crowded Than Athens in Summer
Explosive tourism growth is pushing Greek islands beyond their limits — with up to eight tourist beds for every permanent resident
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“SOS” from National Bank of Greece: Islands need €35 billion to stay on top of global tourism
“SOS” from National Bank of Greece: Islands need €35 billion to stay on top of global tourism
The National Bank of Greece sounds the alarm – without massive infrastructure investment, the country’s islands risk losing their world-class tourism edge within the next decade.
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Greek Ferry Sector: The Lifeline of the Islands
Greek Ferry Sector: The Lifeline of the Islands
With 153 vessels and 33 companies, coastal shipping fuels the daily life and economy of island Greece
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Mass Exodus of Athenians to the Islands for August 15 Holiday
Mass Exodus of Athenians to the Islands for August 15 Holiday
Since Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard has implemented extensive measures to manage the high volume of passengers and vehicles. Travellers are advised to arrive at departure docks earlier than usual due to the significant increase in traffic.
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Coronavirus: Vacations “transfer” cases from Attica to the regions – Areas with a surge
Coronavirus: Vacations “transfer” cases from Attica to the regions – Areas with a surge
This mobility is also confirmed by the “hard indicators.” Admissions and hospitalizations in regional hospitals, particularly in the major hospitals of tourist areas, are on the rise, while in Attica, they are decreasing compared to the previous period.
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Govt’s Beach Bill: Protecting Public Access and Accountability
Govt’s Beach Bill: Protecting Public Access and Accountability
With this app, citizens can access the beach area diagram and report any violations, such as unauthorized occupation or exceeding of the lease, directly.
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Summer Exodus: Athenian Holidaymakers Flock to Greek Islands via Major Ports
Summer Exodus: Athenian Holidaymakers Flock to Greek Islands via Major Ports
The mass exodus of holidaymakers from Attica's largest ports continued over the weekend, with a significant number of ferries departing from Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, on Saturday alone, 25 ferries were scheduled to leave from Piraeus, 10 from Lavrio, and 9 from Rafina.
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FinMin orders stepped up inspections amid budding campaign against rampant presence of pay-to-use umbrellas
FinMin orders stepped up inspections amid budding campaign against rampant presence of pay-to-use umbrellas
Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said the government "will not exempt anyone" from inspections
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Leonardo DiCaprio congratulates the Greek government for its environmental policy
Leonardo DiCaprio congratulates the Greek government for its environmental policy
Leonardo DiCaprio made a post on Instagram congratulating the Greek state for its efforts to preserve biodiversity.
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TripAdvisor: The Greek hotels in the world’s top list for 2023
TripAdvisor: The Greek hotels in the world’s top list for 2023
The top 25 hotels in Greece in order of ranking as recorded by TripAdvisor are as follows:
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DW: Alternative tourism in Greece
DW: Alternative tourism in Greece
In 2022, the tourism year is going great for Greece, writes Deutsche Welle
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Tourism: Tough ‘tug of war’ for 2023 prices
Tourism: Tough ‘tug of war’ for 2023 prices
Concerns about the effects of the energy crisis on the course of tourism in the new season
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GNTO Supports Sports Tourism in Greece
GNTO Supports Sports Tourism in Greece
Five high-level international sports tourism events are scheduled to take place in the coming days on the islands of Santorini, Corfu, Sifnos and Mykonos and the town of Nafpaktos, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO).
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South Aegean Region Gov.: Jet2 to increase its air capacity to the South Aegean islands in 2023
South Aegean Region Gov.: Jet2 to increase its air capacity to the South Aegean islands in 2023
Capacity increased by 87% in 2022 and will increase even more in 2023
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The 10 Greek islands singled out by The Times for those seeking a quieter Mediterranean getaway
The 10 Greek islands singled out by The Times for those seeking a quieter Mediterranean getaway
s, Syros for its cultural life and Meganisi for its peaceful
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Tourism professionals see revenue up 50% by 2030
Tourism professionals see revenue up 50% by 2030
With growth, complaints have arisen about too many visitors as well as exorbitant prices in the most renowned tourist spots.
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Argosaronic Islands service gets three new catamarans by Attica Group
Argosaronic Islands service gets three new catamarans by Attica Group
Highspeed Aero I, II, and II will connect Piraeus with the islands of Egina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses
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More than a million tourists expected to arrive in Greece in first week of Aug.
More than a million tourists expected to arrive in Greece in first week of Aug.
According to the BoG, travel remittances between Jan-May 2022 increased by a whopping 536.4 percent compared with the same period in 2021
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Touring Greece, one myth at a time
Touring Greece, one myth at a time
Greece is a country that is rich with history, culture, and mythology
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Greece again second, globally, in awarded ‘Blue Flags’ for 2022
Greece again second, globally, in awarded ‘Blue Flags’ for 2022
Greece was among 53 countries worldwide surveyed in the specific voluntary awards program.
