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TUI Group: Greece and Spain are the most favored destinations from last-minute bookings

Greece and Spain are emerging as the big winners of last-minute bookings for this summer, as geopolitical uncertainty and the war in Iran are changing the travel habits of European tourists

Tourism Spatial Plan: “Clampdown” on Airbnb, new rules for hotels & islands – “Window” for revisions until end of June

Negotiations and a new 15-day consultation round with the tourism sector aim to soften reactions before the final version of the Joint Ministerial Decision (KYA)

Crete is the leader in Greek tourism, 5.6 million international arrivals in 2025 (+5.5%)

Heraklion maintains the 2nd place nationwide, while Chania strengthens its position - Strong and the increase in domestic traffic (+9.8%)

Ryanair cuts 12 routes in Greece — 10 from Thessaloniki & calls for a “freeze” on airport charges

Fraport strikes back, calling the claims unfounded and pretextual

Ryanair’s base at “Macedonia” airport up in the air, concerns over blow to Thessaloniki tourism

Europe's largest low-cost airline invokes, as usual, high fees and charges - Critical meeting today, Tuesday

Social Tourism: applications for 300,000 beneficiaries start today – Detailed procedure

For beneficiaries, applications will be submitted according to the last digit of their VAT number - until 10 May

Greek tourism: the three determinants for 2026 – At 21% total contribution to GDP last year

The first estimate by the BoE speaks of "further growth in 2026", due to the extension of the tourist season, the promotion of other forms of tourism and cruises, but at this stage the course of the sector is linked to developments in the Middle East

The Greek island that is the first choice for authentic and carefree holidays in Europe, according to international media

Through a series of publications in Italy, Great Britain and the Netherlands the island is advertised as one of the best holiday options in Europe

Morningstar DBRS, Autonomous: Middle East affects Greek economy and banks due to oil and tourism

Structural dependence on tourism and shipping as well as macroeconomic vulnerabilities related to energy and external deficits is a key risk for banks - The widening of bond spreads is also a problem

British press: Which Greek island in the Dodecanese is being praised — and why

Lipsi is emerging internationally as an authentic destination with growing demand, combining natural beauty, gastronomy, and sustainable development—far from mass tourism

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