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IATA Chief Sees Strong Air Travel Momentum into the New Year

As global air traffic continues to recover after the pandemic, IATA is expecting the momentum to continue into the new year.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Spreads Decline in Global Bookings

The recent Israel-Hamas conflict is slowing the recovery of air travel worldwide, according to a recent report by ForwardKeys.

WTM: Long-term Legacy Should be Priority for Mega City Events

Host cities for sporting events such as the Olympics need to consider the long-term legacy of hosting, rather than concentrate on an immediate boost to visitor numbers.

Greece Expects 2023 to Break Tourism Records

Greek tourism experts are forecasting that 2023 will end in record tourist arrivals and revenues paving the way for a stronger 2024.

Germany, UK Leading Sea & Sun Markets for Greece

Travelers from the UK and Germany account for 44% of total spending and overnight stays in the sea & sun segment in Greece.

WTM: LGBTQ+ Travel Spending to Reach $568.5 Billion by 2030

The queer travel market is set to reach more than double its pre-pandemic levels by 2030 with spending from LGBTQ+ travelers expected to reach $568.5 billion.

ETC: Air Traffic to Greece Driving Europe’s Tourism

Greece is so far one of the top countries in terms of international tourist arrivals, driving Europe’s tourism recovery.

WTM: 85% of Business Travel is Through Small to Medium Businesses

Travel leaders at the WTM London 2023 expo talked post-pandemic trends with enduring shifts in consumer behaviour and inflation in some markets having an effect.

WTM: ‘Revenge Travel’ Still in Full Swing, Rising Costs Not Discouraging Consumers

“Revenge travel”, a trend that sees consumers catching up on travel after COVID-19, has mitigated the impact of high costs on consumer behavior.

WTM Report: Tourists Abandon Sun Loungers in Favor of New Experiences

More holidaymakers are abandoning their sun loungers in favor of nature, foodie and wellness experiences.

Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

ACI Europe: July-September Greek Airport Performance Peaks

Athens Airport remained among Europe’s best performing airports in the third quarter of the year, exceeding pre-Covid 2019 figures.

Study: Greek Hoteliers See Positive Outlook in Next Six Months

Greek hoteliers foresee a 'positive' future as room rates and occupancy surpass EU averages, says study.

GBR: Israel-Hamas War May Impact Tourism to Thessaloniki

Analysts expect the Israel-Hamas war to take a toll on Israeli tourist arrivals to Thessaloniki.

ForwardKeys: Greece Among World’s Leading Tourism Destinations

Greece ranks 9th among the best performing tourism destinations in the world and is the only European country on the global ranking.

Experts See Greece’s High-end and Luxury Tourism Market Growing

Real estate experts are forecasting that Greece’s high-end and luxury tourism market are set to gain ground.

Greece Among Leading EU Countries with Most Tourist Beds in 2022

Greece is one of 10 EU countries with the highest number of bed places in tourism accommodation in 2022, found Eurostat.

Report: How Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Baby Boomers will Travel in 2024

Hilton’s trends report unveils next year’s travel landscape, emphasizing well-being, connectivity, culture, and business transformation.

Greece’s Gyros Among World’s Top 3 Most Confusing Dishes

A recent study by Remitly reveals Greece’s gyros as one of the world’s most perplexing and difficult to pronounce dishes.