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Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors

Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries.

Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms

Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel.

Arrivals from Turkey Lift Thessaloniki Hotel Overnight Stays in 2023

Thessaloniki welcomed a 116% rise in overnight stays from Turkey last year which contributed to a 14.75% rise in overall night stays in the Greek city.

Long-haul Travelers to Europe Prioritize Safety and Affordability, Says ETC

Safety, infrastructure and affordability are the key factors affecting potential long-haul travelers when choosing a destination in Europe.

ETC: Travelers in 7 Long-haul Markets Add Greece to their Bucket Lists

Travelers in seven international markets have placed Greece among their top choices in the first four months of the new year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 1 Million Passengers from Abroad in January

Athens International Airport handled over 1 million international passengers in the first month of the year, up 12.8% compared to 2023.

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

ACI Europe: Athens Airport Among Best Performing in 2023

Athens Airport was among those in its size group in Europe to report the best passenger traffic performance in 2023.

Halkidiki, Athens, Cyclades Islands Attract Foreign Home Buyers in 2023

Halkidiki, Athens and the Cyclades islands attracted foreign investors looking to buy a home in Greece last year.

Booking.com: Syros’ Ermoupoli in Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2024

Ermoupoli on Syros is among the 10 “Most Welcoming Cities on Earth” for 2024, according to Booking.com.

IATA: Total 2023 Air Traffic Edged Closer to pre-Covid Levels

Total air traffic in 2023 managed to recoup 94.1% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels and surpass 2022 by 36.9%.

Eurostat: AIA Among Top 10 EU Airports with Most Flights in 2023

Athens International Airport (AIA) was the EU’s 10th largest airport in terms of commercial flights in 2023.

INSETE: Bolstering Greece’s Competitiveness Key for Strong Tourism Year

The cost-of-living crisis and the changing economic climate are not seen as impacting tourism demand for Greece.

WTTC Urges Travel & Tourism Businesses to Embrace AI

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is set to revolutionise the tourism sector, says the latest WTTC report.

Deloitte: 5 US Travel Trends Expected to Shape the Industry in 2024

Travel frequency may change in 2024 but higher-end travel products could have a better year compared to budget options, found a Deloitte report.

CEOWORLD: Greece in Top 5 Countries for Expat Retirement

Greece is on CEOWorld’s ‘Best Countries in the World for Expat Retirement’ list.

Greek Airports See Record-breaking Numbers in 2023

Passenger traffic across all airports in Greece broke a new record in 2023 exceeding both 2022 and pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

German, UK, US Tourists Drove November Arrivals to Greece Upward

Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US drove November 2023 arrivals to Greece up by 27.5%, boosting travel receipts by 18.9%.

Greece’s 11-month Tourism Revenues Break Record in 2023

Tourism revenues generated from January to November 2023 by some 32 million travelers to Greece broke pre-Covid 2019 records.