A number of reports about mob-style violence on the island of Mykonos related to illegal construction and permits urged the Greek government to announce its intentions to increase both security and urban planning inspections on the island.
Andros waterfalls - A Greek island with unique landscapes
Aiming to promote the island internationally and extend the existing tourist season, Andros opened the 2023 summer period with the announcement of the establishment of a tourist organization. CTN-Cycladic Tourism Network of Andros organized a conference, “Andros—island of flavors and spring waters,” around gastronomy, authenticity, exploration and the worship of nature, which is the basis of the island’s touristic product.
The tourist season for the beautiful island of Andros will open March 9th with the conference: “Andros—island of flavors and spring waters,” organized by CTN Andros, the Cycladic Tourism Network of Andros. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Region of South Aegean and the Municipality of Andros.
The new schedule for the Cyprus-Greece ferry link is expected to be announced within the next week, or by early March at the latest. After a successful re-beginning in 2022, the Cyprus to Greece ferry boat will run again in 2023 with the schedule due to be announced by the beginning of March, Deputy Shipping Minister Vasilis Demetriades said.
"The January pre-bookings for this year's tourist season are 20% higher compared to the corresponding ones in 2019," said the Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias today during an interview to the Greek TV station Mega.
The average hotel rates in Athens rose 14.4% last year, despite the fact that occupancy rates were 10.7% lower than in 2019, the last year before the Covid-19 pandemic started.