Tourism organization TUI has extended the tourist season in Greece and Turkey until November in response to increased demand, as extreme summer temperatures disrupted the plans of some holidaymakers.
The demand for luxury vacations in Greece remains strong in 2024, as well, however, Greek tourism is at risk of running out of staff to serve the millions of new visitors.
A new system of timed entrance to the site of the Acropolis went into effect on Monday, with Culture Minister Lina Mendoni telling Alpha TV the system will protect the monument and make it easier for visitors to enjoy the experience. the daily limit of visitors cannot exceed 20,000.