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Greeks choose abroad for holidays

The tradition of summer holidays on the Greek islands is being overturned, as going to a Greek island and staying there can cost more than a trip to a European destination

AADE: Three-day tax audits with “landing” tax officials on islands and beaches – The fines and padlocks

Targeted controls in islands and seaside destinations have started - Branded complaints, fines, stamps and artificial intelligence in the hunt for undeclared turnover

“El. Venizelos: traffic up 8.5% in the first five months of the year – 11.62 million passengers

The number of flights at Athens International Airport reached 99,185, an increase of 7.4% compared to the first five months of 2024

Santorini is ready for the “battle” of the 2025 summer season

The entire tourism industry at the 6th Regional Conference of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers held on the island

Optimism for Tourism: Rise in arrivals, upward destinations, and a strategic focus on Chinese and American travelers

According to a new report by the Economic Analysis Division of the National Bank of Greece, the tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, with air arrivals showing a 10% increase in the first four months of the year

Tourism is on the rise again this year: an increase of more than 3% in arrivals and overnight stays in accommodation in March

Arrivals surpassed 1.2 million in March and overnight stays reached 2.7 million – See tables

Blue Flag: With 623 awarded coasts, Greece ranks 2nd worldwide

The prefecture of Halkidiki became the first prefecture in Greece, with 93 flags and the Region of Crete maintains the first place with 153 flags

Vassilis Kikilias: No ticket increases this summer

"The bidders and the companies will make announcements that will have to do with reductions and discount packages for the Greek family," the Shipping Minister said

Easter coinciding with the Catholics opens the best season – Greeks head to the villages, while foreigners go on city breaks and to the islands

Which Greek destinations top the list of preferences and how prices are shaping up – High occupancy in popular destinations – Increased arrivals of foreigners in Athens and Thessaloniki

What tourists say about the €30 ticket for the Acropolis – New prices for museums and archaeological sites

A new pricing policy is being rolled out for Greece's major monuments – "It's worth the cost," say foreign visitors to the Acropolis

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