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Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme May See Drop in Demand

Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand.

Greece Welcomes Increase in Off-season Tourist Arrivals in Jan-Feb

Greece’s drive to extend the tourist season is paying off with international arrivals in January and February up by 20.7%.

More Greeks to Travel for the Easter Holiday this Year

More Greeks are planning to travel for Orthodox Easter this year with bookings for organized holidays up by 20 percent over last year.

Thessaloniki Drops on 2023 Traveler Satisfaction Index

Although Thessaloniki is winning over travelers with its food and fun, lack of cleanliness, noise, and traffic are taking a toll on visitors’ satisfaction levels.

Elitour: Greece can Play a Leading Role in Thermal Tourism

Greece has significant thermal tourism potential due to its high-quality thermal springs, according to the Greek Health Tourism Council – Elitour.

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.