Greeks travel abroad more often, opt for shorter European getaways

Visitors walk outside the British Museum in London. [AP] Greeks are traveling abroad more often, though for shorter stays, according to the latest industry data. The trend points to a growing preference for nearby destinations with easy access and...

Radisson Hotel Group to Expand in Greece with New Eretria Resort

Luciano Scarfone, Pygmalion Capital’s Investment Director; Elie Milky, Radisson’s Vice President of Development for Greece, Cyprus, the Middle East, and North Africa; Vassilis Themelidis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Regional Director for South &...

Forget Santorini: discover Greece’s hidden gem

For most Israelis travelling to Greece, the route is quite clear: Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Zakynthos, Corfu, Mykonos or Lefkada. A plane lands, a ferry waits, and the holiday begins among crowded beaches and familiar souvenir shops. But...

What is wine tourism? An expert shares how it’s changing the way we vacation

Wine tourism is no longer just about tasting a few local vintages. I was planning a European itinerary and realised that vineyards, cellar doors and wine tasting events now form a natural part of the modern holiday. Curious to understand this...

Radiohead’s European Tour to Drive Over €12 Million in Tourism Spending

As Radiohead prepares to embark on its highly anticipated 2025 European Tour, Mabrian and The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group unveil new insights into the expected tourism economic impact surrounding the British band’s concerts. The analysis...

Council of State Approval Restarts Building Activity in Greece

Photo source: Environment Ministry Greece’s Council of State has given the green light for the country’s new environmental compensation framework, paving the way for thousands of pending building permits to move forward and signaling the restart...

Shocking moment Nile cruise ship catches fire with hundreds of tourists on board

By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 07:37 EDT, 29 October 2025 | Updated: 08:03 EDT, 29 October 2025 A tourist cruise ship burst into flames on the River Nile, forcing the evacuation of over 200 holidaymakers. Terrifying footage...

Radiohead’s 2025 European tour to generate 12m. euros in tourism revenue across four major host cities

Radiohead’s European tour will drive over €12 million in tourism spending across Madrid, Bologna, London and Berlin, led by strong local and regional attendance. BARCELONA, SPAIN – Radiohead ’s 2025 European tour is set to deliver a tourism boost...

'Call The FBI, NBA Refs Are Gambling': Netizens Erupt After Giannis Antetokounmpo's No-Call For Travelling

Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 15:18 IST Giannis Antetokounmpo took what seemed to be six steps without a travel call in Milwaukee Bucks 121-111 win over New York Knicks, sparking NBA Twitter outrage. (Credit: X)Giannis Antetokounmpo has dealt...

October Becomes Greece’s ‘Fifth Month of Summer’

October is shaping up to be Greece’s “fifth month of summer.” Scheduled international air arrivals have surpassed 3 million seats, signaling that Greece’s long-desired goal of extending the tourist season is no longer just a dream — it’s...

High Airfare Prices Not Keeping Tourists from Coming to Greece

Rising costs for airline tickets aren’t so daunting that tourists aren’t willing to pay them to come to Greece as they keep coming through the autumn and most plans remain full, said Nikolas Kelaiditis, president of the Association of Tourist and...

Lights, camera….Athens! City featured in upcoming holiday movie ‘Kangaroo Christmas’

Published 5:48 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Unless you’ve been buried at the toe-end of a Christmas stocking, you’ve probably already heard the news: Athens and its historic downtown are set to be featured in a new holiday movie; one that...

Why Greece Still Struggles to Meet Its Blood Needs

Every year, thousands of patients in Greece face serious health risks because of recurring blood shortages. This happens even though the country counts more than 400,000 registered volunteer donors and has documented annual needs of around 550,000...

Halloween in Athens: Spooky season events haunt downtown area Friday-Sunday

Published 5:36 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Whether it’s family-friendly fun or events aimed at grown-ups only, there’s a lot going on in downtown Athens over the upcoming Halloween weekend. Athens Main Street has announced a series of...

Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security

Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security As business leaders gather in Riyadh this week for the Saudi-Greek Business Council, the timing could not be more fitting to reflect on one of the Eastern...

Greece Ranks Last in EU for Service Exports Outside the Union with 3.3% Share

Greece ranks last in EU for service exports outside the union. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece ranks last among EU member states in exports of services to countries outside the European Union, holding a modest 3.3 percent share, according to the...

Travel News: New Irish Hotels And Collaborations, At Home And Abroad

by Penny McCormick From glamping and lakeside cabins to hotels and luxe collabs … The Crystal County The Hat Maker in Dungarvan, Co Waterford is a new 16-bedroom boutique hotel run by couple Rebecca Queally and David Burke. It’s a supremely...

Military parade marks Greek WWII defiance

IMAGES Greece marked Ochi Day on Tuesday with a major military parade in Thessaloniki attended by President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while school parades took place nationwide. The October 28 holiday...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Six Steps Without a Travel Call — Fans Say It's the 'Walk of the Year'

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has sparked a fresh round of outrage among NBA fans after appearing to take several steps without dribbling during Tuesday's home game against the New York Knicks, and getting away with it. In a now-viral...

Unveiling the New Look of Greece’s Ministry of National Defence

An artist’s impression of the new look of the Greek Pentagon. Credit: Ministry of Defence The Greek Ministry of National Defence headquarters, commonly referred to as the “Pentagon”, is undergoing its most extensive renovation since 1977. The new...