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Last-Minute Bookings and Rising Costs Squeeze Greek Hotel Profits

Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation drive a trend toward short, last-minute trips to Greece, pressuring hotel revenues despite rising arrivals.

Marathi: The Tiny Greek Island Where Time Slowed

There are still places in Greece where arrival feels less like reaching a destination and more like slipping through a…

Should Greece Court Korean Travelers With Santorini Showcase?

Greece wants more Korean travelers, and few would argue with the basic idea. Korean visitors are increasingly sophisticated, culturally curious,…

The €730 Pebble: Three Swedes Learn that Russia Does Not Appreciate Gravel

Three Swedish tourists learned the hard way that Norway's 1950 Border Act takes pebble-throwing very seriously, resulting in massive fines…

Greece Launches ‘Renovate – Rent’ Program to Boost Long-Term Housing Supply

The program offers financial support of up to €300 per square meter, with a maximum grant of €36,000 per property.

Chios Launches First Night Run to Boost Sports Tourism

Chios is preparing for its first Night Run on June 20, combining sport, community participation, and tourism promotion through a…

100% Hotel Show Shifts to October Dates with Revamped Business Concept

Greece's 100% Hotel Show shifts its 2026 dates to October 23-25 at MEC Paiania, debuting a revamped concept focused on…

Croatia Arms Coastal Towns with Retail Alcohol Bans to Fight Party Tourism

Croatia amends its Trade Act, allowing Split and other tourist hubs to ban retail alcohol sales after 9 PM to…

New Greek Law Deploys Drones to Police Public Beaches

Greece introduces drone and satellite surveillance to monitor beaches under a new omnibus bill restructuring shoreline business limits and public…

Karditsa Is the Bicycle Capital of Greece

Karditsa became Greece's cycling capital through smart planning, flat terrain, and decades of bicycle culture. Other cities should take notes.