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Greece Faces the Challenges of Overtourism: Should You Visit Now?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece is known for its ancient wonders and stunning landscapes, but the influx of tourists has raised serious concerns. Since 2017, overtourism has become the focus, changing the dynamics of popular destinations. Impact on Popular Destinations Insights from “Overtourism: A Literature Review” In their comprehensive study, authors Alessandro Capocchi, Cinzia Vallone, Mariarita Pierotti, and Andrea […]

Türkiye’s Retail Tourism Soars

Mihaela Lica Butler

Türkiye’s shopping tourism records unprecedented growth, as 2.7 million visitors spent $4.8 billion in the first nine months of 2024.

November’s Weather Remains Rain-free in Greece

Argophilia Travel News

November’s climate transformation from grey skies to sunny days affects agriculture and weather predictions, challenging traditional beliefs and practices.

Croatia Is Revamping Hospitality Legislation

Iorgos Pappas

Croatia is tackling short-term rental challenges through strategic legislation updates, aiming for sustainability and community well-being in tourism.

Queen Maria’s 1920s Constanța Palace to Be Restored

Victoria Udrea

Queen Maria’s Palace in Constanța will undergo a massive restoration. Funds for the restoration of the 1920s-era palace will come from the government’s 2024 budget reserve and financing by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).  The Royal Palace of Mamaia (Kara Dalga, “The Black Wave”) was built by Queen Maria from 1924-1926 using her […]

Wizz Air Adds Direct Flights from Budapest to 32 Countries

Manuel Santos

Wizz Air has announced the 2024/25 winter schedule, which includes direct flights from Liszt Ferenc International Airport to 71 airports across 32 countries. The new schedule includes destinations like Genoa, Gran Canaria, Salerno, Memmingen, and Marrakech.  The airline will operate more than 600 routes with some 28 million seats this winter,according to the news. The […]

The Driest October in 15 Years Ends. Weather Forecast for the Beginning of November

Victoria Udrea

As October concludes, it takes with it the dubious distinction of being the driest in fifteen years. This arid spell has heightened concerns over a looming drought that may persist in Greece, raising alarms about future water shortages. The National Observatory of Athens (NOA), through its Meteo service, has observed remarkably low rainfall readings from […]

Wine Tourism Is a Growing Industry in Greece

Victoria Udrea

Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti met Mary Triantafyllopoulou, Chair of the National Wine Tourism Committee, at the Ministry of Tourism to discuss the surge in wine tourism across Greece and sought to advance initiatives for promoting wine routes. Rapti emphasized pursuing further development of wine tourism through joint efforts of local governance, primary production […]