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January-February Tourism Revenues in Greece Up by 24.5%

Tourism-related revenues for Greece increased by 24.5% in the first two months of the year and by 22.2% in February.

Greece a Top Destination Choice for Dutch, Belgian Tourists  

Greece is among the top picks this year for incoming travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium.

AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism, Says WTTC

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism is highlighted in new reports released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft.

Athens Welcomes 460,000 Travelers from Scandinavian Countries in 2023

The appeal of Athens for Scandinavians is on the rise, according to recent data from Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greek Travelers Spending More on Domestic Trips

Greek traveler spending on domestic trips with at least one night stay has increased, according to data by INSETE.

CBRE: Greece Among Top 5 Countries in Europe Attracting Hotel Investment Interest

Greece and Athens are winning over investors interested in the hotel sector thanks to robust tourism figures.

Investors Poured €2.05bn into New Hotels in Greece Last Year

More than 2.05 billion euros went into the construction of new hotels in Greece last year, and mainly of 4- and 5-star units.

Greece’s Regional Airports Handle 820,000 Arrivals in March

Greece’s 14 regional airports handled 820,000 arrivals in March, a 12.2% increase over the same month a year ago.

CLIA Sees Cruise Demand Growing, Expects 35.7 Million Passengers in 2024

Cruise travel is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient tourism sectors.

Tourism Sector’s Contribution to the Greek Economy in 2023 Highest Ever

The Greek tourism sector boosted the country’s economy by 28.5 billion euros in 2023, accounting for 13% of GDP.

Athens Ranks as the Best Smelling City Globally, Says Study

Athens is the nicest smelling city in the world, according to a new global study from vape company Haypp.

Greece in Top 10 Most Popular Babymoon Destinations of 2024

Greece is among the top 10 most in-demand babymoon hotspots of 2024, according to a new global study by baby care company My 1st Years.

Athens Airport Sees March Passenger Traffic Jump 20% to 2 Million

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport in March increased by 20.1% to 2 million passengers, compared to 2023.

Travel & Tourism Set to Break All Records in 2024, Says WTTC

2023 paved the way for a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024 according to data by the WTTC.

South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Eurostat: Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece Up by 15% in 2023

The number of short-term rentals in Greece last year increased by 15% compared to 2022 positioning the country 6th in the EU.

IATA: Passenger Demand Jumps 21.5% in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is optimistic about the airline industry’s prospects in 2024.

Study: Less Than Half of Greece’s Businesses Have Digital Transformation Plan

Greece’s businesses still have a long way to go towards full digital transition with costs and lack of specialized human resources making it even harder.

Google Flights: Athens in Top 10 Travel Destinations for Summer 2024

Athens is one of the top travel destinations this summer for travelers from the United States, according to data from Google Flights.

Report: Greece Among Countries with Best Beach Destinations for Solo Travelers

Greece is one of the top 5 countries in the world with the best beach destinations for solo travelers, according to a report by Wizz Air.