8 events in Lancaster County this week, from smashing pumpkins to a Greek food bazaar

From 1940s-style dancing to an event dedicated to destroying pumpkins, there's a wide variety of ways to spend your weekend in Lancaster County. Events include a new art exhibition, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm's last event of 2025, an Irish play,...

Indian workers are heading to Russia, Greece, Japan. Gulf losing its shine

Workers like Qureshi have their life stitched together between visas, contracts, and wire transfers. But now the working-class migration dream is travelling far beyond the traditional Gulf routes. With countries such as Japan, Greece, and Russia...

GNTO head at global tourism forum in Armenia

ECONOMY Greek National Tourism Organization President Angela Varela attended the World Tourism Communication Forum in Yerevan on “Tourism Talks: Connecting People, Places, and Perspectives (Dialogue for Trust, Inclusion and Sustainability),” as a...

Greece forecasts stronger 2026 growth alongside continued debt reduction

Athens is humming with optimism as economists increasingly showcase a rosy picture of the economic future of the country. Having survived decades of tight austerity and foreign bailouts, Greece is currently in its best shape ever, forecasting...

Brand USA Invites Travelers to Celebrate 250 Years of America The Beautiful with New Experiences and Reasons to Visit in 2026 and Beyond

PHILIPPINES (October 28, 2025) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year across the country. As the nation’s official destination marketing organization, Brand USA invites global travellers...

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ in London

Greece has been crowned “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” at the prestigious Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards, held in London on Oct. 20, 2025. The accolade recognizes Greece’s growing appeal as a nearby escape for British travelers...

Athens in Orange: How Greece Made Halloween Its Own

The colors of fall, pumpkins on supermarket shelves, photos bathed in warm orange light, and steaming mugs on balconies — all signs that the “spooky season” has arrived. Each October, Athens transforms quietly — not into a horror movie set, but...

Royal Caribbean Announces It Will Soon Open Its First-Ever European Beach Club On A Popular Mediterranean Island

Just a few weeks before the official opening of Royal Caribbean's first Royal Beach Club in the Bahamas, the company announced it is about to open another beach club, this time in Europe. Royal Caribbean recently published a press release...

Greece Named ‘Short-Haul Destination of the Year’ at UK’s Food and Travel Awards

Hannah Marshall, Marketing Manager of CV Villas, with Eleni Skarveli, Head of the GNTO Office for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Photo source: GNTO Greece has been named “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” by the readers of Food and Travel...

Festivals, Beaches and Goats: On the Road with Tropical Fuck Storm

Genre-bending band Tropical Fuck Storm have had a huge few months on tour. Known for their blend of punk, psych, and rock, Tropical Fuck Storm’s recent shows across the UK, including slots at including End Of The Road Festival and Manchester Psych...

Greek Comfort Dining Comes to Vigla Hotel, Amorgos

The 4-star Vigla Hotel on Amorgos will redefine “Greek comfort dining” with the upcoming renovation of its restaurant, set to become a contemporary culinary hub inspired by the essence of Cycladic hospitality. Nestled in the village of Tholaria in...

Hilton to Open First Conrad Hotel in Greece on Corfu in 2026

Hilton is making a splash in the Ionian Sea. The hospitality group has announced plans for Conrad Corfu, its first luxury resort in Greece under the flagship Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand. Set to debut ahead of the 2026 summer season, the property...

Greece's Finance Minister Says Joining Eurozone Requires Discipline, Reform, Credibility

In an interview for BTA, Greece's Minister of Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis said that joining the eurozone is not just an economic decision but also a political and strategic commitment that requires fiscal convergence, a deeply rooted...

INTERVIEW: Can Albania’s tourism miracle last?

Albania’s fast-growing tourism sector risks being undermined by an influx of mass-market visitors driven by bargain prices and social media trends, unless the country pivots to higher-quality, sustainable tourism, the head of the Albanian Tour...

Pet-friendly travel demand rises across Asia-Pacific

Agoda reports sharp growth in searches for pet-friendly stays across Asia-Pacific. South Korea, Thailand and India show strong demand, creating new opportunities for accommodation providers. Pet-friendly travel demand is rising across...

Perth hosts Australia’s leading tourism export showcase

Perth is hosting ATEC Meeting Place 2025, bringing together more than 530 tourism leaders for over 5,000 B2B meetings to strengthen international market connections. ATEC Meeting Place 2025 is underway in Perth, where more than 530 tourism...

Athens and Piraeus Streets Closed for October 28 Parades

Athens and Piraeus are preparing for October 28 national holiday parades, with major streets closing for the events. The traffic restrictions, implemented by Greek police (ELAS), will affect both vehicle and public transport routes, including...

Abingdon Software Group acquires dcs plus to expand global travel technology portfolio

Abingdon Software Group has acquired dcs plus, strengthening its global travel technology capabilities and accelerating innovation across booking, distribution, and automation platforms. BUCHAREST – Abingdon Software Group has acquired 100 percent...

APSU students gain global intelligence experience through RIEAS internship in Greece

Austin Peay State University’s Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS) expanded its global learning opportunities for students this summer through a new partnership with the Research Institute for European and American Studies...

Zhik Spirit of Adventure: How We Sailed the Greek Coast’s Hard Route

Nic Compton debates whether to sail his ketch Zelda through the Corinth Canal or around the exposed coast of the Peloponnese, the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology From Lefkada, on the west coast of Greece, it’s 150 miles to Aegina, on...