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Report: Athens is a ‘Must-see’ Destination but with ‘Weaknesses’

Athens is in fact a “must see” destination, but lags behind other European cities due to “inherent weaknesses”.

Study: Lower Category Greek Hotels Need Access to Funding Programs for Upgrades

Lower category hotels in Greece need access to funds to make improvements and keep up with the times.

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

Athens, Greece, Among Best Cities in the World for 2024

Athens, Greece, is in the 2024 World’s Best Cities index for its resilience and growth despite challenges.

Full Occupancy at Winter Destinations in Greece for the Holidays

Popular winter destinations in Greece are ready to welcome holidaymakers with the majority of hotels already fully booked.

Athens Airport Sees Record Performance with Over 26m Arrivals in Jan-Nov

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport was above pre-COVID 2019 levels by 9.9% during January-November.

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Continues on Track in October

Global passenger traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Israel – Hamas War Affecting Travelers’ Security Perception

Travelers’ security perception of Greece remains unaffected despite the country’s proximity to the Israel-Hamas war.

Study: Fires, Floods and Heat Impact Greece’s Online Reputation

Fires, heatwaves, and floods took a toll on Greece’s online reputation in the July-September period.

IATA: 4.7 Billion Travelers to Fly in 2024 Generating $25.7b for Airlines

IATA sees an estimated 4.7 billion people flying in 2024 and generating 25.7 billion dollars for airline companies.

American Express: Greece Among Top 5 Travel Destinations Abroad for Brits in 2024

Some 13.6 million Brits are already booking their holidays abroad for 2024 with Greece among their Top 5 picks.

Strong October Places Athens Airport in the Lead in Europe

In the category of Europe’s airports welcoming more than 25 million passengers per year, Athens Airport came first with an 18.9% rise over 2019.

Greeks Booking Early for the Holidays, Occupancy Levels High

Greek travelers are booking early for this year’s Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with Airbnbs in high demand.

INSETE Study Highlights Actions for Inclusive Tourism in Greece

In order to remain competitive, Greece’s tourism sector should take actions that will ensure inclusive and accessible travel experiences.

WTTC Study Reveals Drop in Water Use Despite Rise in Travel

The WTTC is taking steps towards water resilience and calling on the tourism sector to safeguard water ecosystems.

ABTA: Greece Among Top Picks for ‘Generation T’ Travelers in 2024

Greece is winning over more younger generation travelers with “Generation T” planning to visit next year.

Demand for Short-term Tourist Rentals in Greece Booms in October, Says AirDNA

Off season travel drives October short-term rental demand in Greece up by 47.1%.

UNWTO: 2023 Tourism Year to Recover Almost 90% of pre-Covid Levels

Global tourism levels managed to come close to pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023, with full recovery expected in 2024.

Greece Welcomes 2 Million Travelers in October, Sees Off-season Demand Grow

Greece welcomed 2 million people in October breaking all records for the month and reflecting growing off-season tourist demand.

South Aegean Region: 47,900 International Flights in Jan-Oct

More than 6.5 million travelers visited Greece’s South Aegean islands in the first 10 months of the year surpassing 2022 levels.