Greece tourism market

Greece Faced With Dismal Fall As COVID-19 Lingers On

2021-08-23 by Phil Butler

Greece confirmed 1,948 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, a number far down from the previous week’s highs in the 3,000s.

TUI’s CEO Friedrich Joussen Pokes a Nose Out After Months of Lockdown

2020-06-24 by Phil Butler

TUI CEO Friedrich Joussen calls Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Bulgaria, Spain, Austria, and Denmark “well prepared” for the summer 2020.

Wizz Air Announces Routes from London-Luton to Greece

2020-05-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced its newest routes from London-Luton to Greece and other destinations for this summer.

Greece Gets UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Effort

2020-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of Greece last week in order to offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support for sustainable tourism. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was in Athens for discussions with political leaders, as well as high-level representatives from the private sector. The discussions focused on the […]

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.