Greece

Why Domes Zeen Chania might just be Crete's coolest secret

Combining family-friendly sophistication with laid-back romantic appeal in an enviable location, meet the Cretan escape with enticing new developments for this summer

Greece reveals latest sustainable tourism initiatives amidst return as TTG’s Destination Partner

As the Greek National Tourism Organisation enters its third year as the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination Partner, its UK and Ireland director Eleni Skarveli has revealed the recent steps the country has taken to promote responsible tourism.

'Olympic Holidays is seen as an old-style operator – we need to change this perception with agents'

New managing director Reeva Kingston talks TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola through her plans for the brand and why agents will be key to its growth

Pre-Easter strike action threatens travel to Greece and Italy this week

Greek air traffic controllers will join a 24-hour walkout by public sector employees on Wednesday, while easyJet flight attendants in Italy are also poised to strike on Wednesday

The beautiful new hotel enticing your clients to the Athens Riviera

The Roc Club is a sparkling new property in the heart of the Athens Riviera, ideal for exploring and living the Greek coastal life. Nestled in one of the most prominent spots of Vouliagmeni – the chicest suburb of Athens – and with spectacular views of the new Astir Marina and the stunning Vouliagmeni peninsula, The Roc Club encapsulates the glow of the Riviera.

Grecotel prepares for ‘milestone year’ with raft of agent events

Greece’s largest hotel group has a range of events and trade initiatives planned as it celebrates 50th anniversary

Olympic Holidays hires former Classic Collection sales lead Leanne Edwards

Leanne Edwards will be responsible for enhancing the Greece and Cyprus specialist’s presence in the market and further developing its partnerships within the travel trade sector

Strikes set to disrupt flights to Italy and Greece this week

Pilots and air traffic controller strikes in Italy and Greece will take industrial action next week, disrupting services from the UK

The revamped resort proving itself as an icon of the Cyclades

Discover why your clients can count on Grecotel’s Mykonos Blu properly as an exceptional, luxurious base from which to explore the iconic isle

Santorini seismic activity warning prompts Foreign Office alert

The FCDO has repeated advice from Greek authorities about seismic activity in and around Santorini, but ruled out a repeat of 1956 disaster

Why agents prefer to recommend this under-the-radar Greek island

The Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted TTG and four TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors on the lesser-visited island of Naxos, where the agents discovered "authentic Greece" through cooking classes, local product tastings and walking tours – and sampled one of the destination’s newest luxury hotels

Jet2 adds more flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey hailing demand

Airline and operator has further expanded what it claims is already its largest-ever summer programme with more flights and holidays to Antalya, Kos, Rhodes and Heraklion

‘This island has the aesthetics of Santorini but is blissfully serene’

Could Naxos be one of Greece’s best-kept secrets? We find out on a TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes fam trip to the lesser-explored Cycladic island

Jet2 to launch eight new routes to Greece for summer 2025

New bases Bournemouth and Luton will each get flights to Crete, Rhodes and Zante, while Bournemouth will also host a Corfu route; Jet2 has also added Kalamata from Bristol

Olympic Holidays names operations lead Reeva Kingston as Michael Vinales' successor

The Greece and Cyprus specialist has been looking for a new managing director since Michael Vinales vacated the role late last year

Jet2 adds three new Greek island destinations, plus Tallinn city breaks

Airline and operator confirmed additions to its summer 2025 and 2026 programmes, plus its 2025/26 winter schedule, at its conference in Paphos on Wednesday (27 November)

Jet2 ramps up summer 2024 schedule at hometown airport Leeds Bradford

An extra based aircraft – the airline and operator’s 15th at LBA – will allow Jet2 to put on more flights to Palma, Faro and Kefalonia, among others, amounting to an additional 40,000 seats

Greece urges cruise lines to do more to tackle mass tourism

It comes as the country refocuses efforts to disperse tourists and encourage visitors to Greece throughout the year rather than in just the summer and the shoulder seasons

Celestyal vows not to discount 'core' products ahead of debut Arabian Gulf season

The Greek Islands specialist is expanding operations into the Arabian Gulf at the end of November 2024

Four lesser-known Greek adventures to pitch year-round

It may be one of the UK’s favourite destinations for summer sun, but Greece is awash with lesser-known year-round activities away from the tourist hot spots

Where next? 10 destinations you should switch sell your customers to

TTG has challenged agents to think about sought-after holiday hotspots and come up with an alternative to suggest to their clients. Here’s what they had to say

Sustainable travel 'Agora' to return at Abta Convention next month

The agora – or “assembly” – will discuss the subject of Balancing Act: Integrating Nature Protection with Responsible Tourism and will be moderated by Abta’s head of sustainability Carol Rose

How you can help your clients travel responsibly, but keep the fun

From supporting communities to boosting scientific research, discover how clients can leave a positive impact when they travel – and enjoy it too.

Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy