Articles tagged “greece”

Signs are growing that travelers are shifting their habits. Travel in Southern Europe may no longer be fully tethered to the peak days of summer.

The increasing frequency of heat events is raising fresh questions about climate resilience in Mediterranean tourism markets, especially as the peak season now coincides with dangerous weather extremes.

With no widebody jets and a premium-heavy layout, the Greek carrier will need to prove that comfort and connectivity can trump Gulf giants in the fiercely competitive Europe-India market.

It’s too early to say how much extreme heat will disrupt early summer travel in the region, but the season has kicked off with a stark reminder: It is now part of the holiday landscape in southern Europe.

Travel businesses in southern Europe need to adapt to unbearable heat. They're trying earlier tours, shorter seasons, shifting destinations.

When a major hotel group like Accor decides not to build in Mykonos because of climate risks, it's a sign that climate change is reshaping business decisions.

The Spanish coastal town won't issue permits for any more short-term rentals for a couple of years to preserve housing supply for locals. Officials worry about a housing crisis.

Thailand has already extended visa-free entry to Indian travelers for 60 days "until further notice." It is now replacing the regular visa process with the more convenient e-visa system clearly prioritizing India as a key source market.

Greece's prime minister has dismissed the notion of overtourism being a national problem. Kyriakos Mitsotakis is more focused on improving the country's infrastructure to handle more tourists.

Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.