New international surveys rank Greece as the leading destination for hospitality investment in Europe, attracting 43% of investor preference. Despite the strong momentum, investors identify four key challenges: labour shortages, seasonality, the limited presence of international operators, and a shortage of investment-ready hotel assets.
A marginal rise in passenger numbers—Which islands are topping the charts?
According to the updated emergency weather bulletin issued at noon on July 4, very high temperatures are forecast in our country until Wednesday (09-07-25). The highest values (maximum values of more than 40 degrees) will occur from today (07-07-25) in the interior of mainland Greece. On Thursday (10-07-25) a significant drop in temperature is expected throughout the country.
The phenomenon is especially pronounced in the Pagasetic Gulf, northern Evia, and the Sporades islands.
Greece remains one of the most popular European destinations for travelers from the United States in 2024, as confirmed at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2024. Greece won top honors at these awards.
The report concerns damages by fires that occurred in Greece in the months of July (at Saronida, Rhodes, Loutraki and Anchialos) and August (at Fili, Aspropirgos, Boeotia, Kavala and Evros).
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.
Gathered with some friends and got a nice sweet 'kick' of what Greece has to offer. This summer will remain unforgettable.
What a report by the German statistical agency SBA shows
Athens may also get quite muggy as temperatures reach 33-34 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday
The National Observatory’s Meteo weather service on Thursday reported that daytime highs on Friday and Saturday will reach and perhaps even exceed 38 degrees Celsius in some parts of the county as hot air masses sweep in from the central and eastern Mediterranean.
He pointed out that UBS had now revised its forecast for growth in Greece from 4 pct to 5.7 pct, with tourism as the main level for GDP growth.
Porto Heli is one of the most famous and luxurious holiday destinations in Greece, as this cosmopolitan spot in the Peloponnese features beautiful beaches and a breathtaking Mediterranean landscape, attracting the wealthiest of visitors each summer.
Chania is by far one of the most beautiful cities in Greece, and given its astonishing history, spectacular old town
The Park recently successfully hosted the 1st New European Bauhaus Festival of Greece and continues throughout the summer, with actions based on the axes of sustainability, culture, well-being and environmental awareness, while providing moments of entertainment and education.
Legend has it Euphemus, son of Poseidon created the island following a dream where he made love to a nymph -
Greece will be removing the mandate for face masks in all indoor and outdoor public spaces from June 1 through September 15
Out of a population of 11 million, some 72% are fully vaccinated.
