Tourism

Seeking to tackle the chronic housing shortage faced by public sector workers in popular tourist destinations, the government is rolling out a plan to recruit hotels. 

BELGRADE - Serbia registered 1.9 pct more tourist visits in October 2024 relative to the same month of last year and the number of overnight stays was down by 3.5 pct y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office.

Overnight stays by Serbian tourists were down by 14.6 pct y-o-y, while those generated by foreign tourists were up by 9.7 pct y-o-y.

The proper management of natural resources has become urgent due to the climate crisis and the increasing pressure from tourism, especially in areas with outdated infrastructure like islands.

Water should not be held hostage by local, narrow interests but managed regionally.

The Travel.gr team, together with Proto Thema, is organizing the 3rd innovative Greece Talks conference, titled Identity, Future & the Traveler, on Friday, November 29, at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens.

Athens has been awarded the title of "World's Leading Cultural City Destination" for 2024 by the World Travel Awards (WTA), surpassing 14 major global cities, including London, Paris, New York, and Rome. The announcement was made at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony on November 24 in Madeira, Portugal.

Foreigners gave Greece a higher score than the European average at the peak of the tourism season, mainly thanks to its culture and gastronomy, the experience at sea, as well as its human resources.

The Municipality of Athens has won a prestigious award in the field of international tourism. Athens has been named the World’s Leading Cultural Destination at the renowned World Travel Awards 2024.

Greece has the potential to generate approximately €880 million in additional annual revenue, both directly and indirectly, by expanding and enhancing its golfing sector, according to a new study on the subject. 

Large multinational hotel chains are increasing their activity in Greece. The low penetration compared to the country's hotel potential, which is far below that of other tourism destinations such as Spain or Italy, combined with the excellent prospects of tourism, are motivating the largest groups.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is warning of possible long-term impacts on the competitiveness of the Greek tourism product as a result of the increase in hotel accommodation fees and other charges thanks to a bill by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance.