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Greek islands battle drought as travellers arrive for peak tourist season

Seven Greek islands declared drought emergencies this year amid climate change impacts. Astypalaia relies on bottled water as its sole reservoir is critically low. Farmers face restrictions while authorities install temporary desalination plants. Hoteliers offer incentives for guests to conserve water usage. Drought conditions are projected to worsen by 2049.

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Andros AI, heritage and tourism: The technology transforming the visitor experience in Greece

Andros AI is the first AI tour guide created for a Greek destination. It is essentially a chat service where visitors can ask anything about the island.

Euronews · Jun 20

Eight Greek islands you may not have heard of – for crowd-free travel in 2026

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ Greek island, but if you want to swerve the crowds, these less-traveled ones offer idyllic beaches and breathtaking views

The Independent UK · Feb 3