New data shows Greece remains a top choice for German tourists, despite having the highest travel costs in Europe and shorter average stays.
Eastern Europe
Greece Discovers Hiking
Greece allocates €5.5m from the Recovery Fund to hiking trails nationwide, aiming to boost sustainable tourism and local development.
The Global Meetings Industry Discovers Greece Again, Reinvents the Odyssey
Athens will host the IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly 2026, bringing global conference professionals together to discuss meetings, strategy, and the reinvention of the Odyssey.
Fattal Takes Over Cora Resort in Halkidiki
The Fattal Hotel Group has acquired the five-star Cora Resort in Halkidiki from Bain Capital, expanding its presence in Greece’s luxury hotel market.
When Images Become Strategy
Hotel photographer Andreas Sfyridis hosts a Tourism Photography Workshop in Athens on 7–8 February 2026, focusing on branding, strategy, and visual storytelling.
Tourism Workers in Greece Call 24-Hour Strike on February 25
Tourism workers in Greece strike on February 25 over delayed benefits and prepaid card problems.
Greece and Algeria Want More Tourists and Direct Flights
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Algeria’s Deputy FM Sofiane Chaib to sign a tourism cooperation agreement and discuss direct flights.
Koile Road Added to Acropolis Cultural Routes Network
Greece will restore and integrate Athens’ ancient Koile Road into the Acropolis routes network, improving access across the Western Hills.
Honey Wars in Cyprus
Cypriot honey sells for €10/kg, but imports can arrive at €1.39. Climate stress cuts production, and beekeepers fight for survival in 2026.
Trenčín Is About to Make Slovakia Feel Like a Cultural Secret
Trenčín opens its European Capital of Culture 2026 programme on February 13–15 with events themed around curiosity and a new landmark bridge.
Kerkini Bird Observatory Planned at Mandraki Through Interreg Greece–Bulgaria
Sintiki Municipality approved land for a new bird observatory at Mandraki, Lake Kerkini, under the Birdway Interreg Greece–Bulgaria 2021–2027 program.
Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire
Arnaia in Halkidiki is shaping a new food identity around Cholomondas wild mushrooms and truffles.