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Survey: Air Travel Passengers Want Speed and Convenience

Travelers flying by air want to spend less time booking and faster airport procedures, found an IATA study.

Study: Short-term Rentals Account for 21.5% of All Stays in Greece

Short-term rental activity is here to stay, contributing to the Greek economy and covering the growing demand for tourist accommodation.

Greece’s Holiday Home Market Winning Over Buyers

All the more investors from around the world are keen on acquiring a holiday home in Greece, according to real estate experts.  

Air Travel: 80% of Passengers with Disabilities are Satisfied with Special Assistance Services

Progress has been made towards the aviation industry’s commitment to passengers with disabilities, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Majority of Europeans Prefer the Use of Digital Travel Documents

The majority of Europeans prefer to use digital travel documents for extra-Schengen travel.

ForwardKeys: Travel Demand Puts Athens in Highest Pandemic Recovery Rankings in Q4

Athens is among the three top most resilient European cities in terms of inbound flight bookings in Q4.

Tourist Demand for Greece Sends 8-month Travel Receipts Soaring

The strong tourist demand for Greece in the first eight months of the year boosted travel receipts by 15.3% to 14.66 billion euros.

Demand for Airbnbs in Athens Spurs New Listings

Airbnb demand spurred an increase in September listings in Athens by as much as 40% in some neighborhoods.

January-August 2023 Arrivals to Greece Up by 18.4% to 22.6 Million

Inbound arrivals to Greece grew by 18.4% to some 22.6 million in the first eight months of the year, boosting travel receipts by 15.3%.

Greece: Prebookings Strong for October 28 Holiday Weekend

Prebookings for the October 28 holiday weekend in Greece are rising with strong demand for winter destinations in Arcadia.

Greece’s All Inclusive Sea & Sun Segment Generates €5.5b in 2022

One-fourth of all travelers to Greece in 2022 or 7 million chose all-inclusive holiday packages generating 5.5 billion euros.

IOBE: Greek Shipping Sector Pillar of the Economy, Contributes 7.9% to GDP

Greece’s shipping sector is one of the strongest drivers of the economy and a leader globally, contributing 7.9% to GDP.  

Strong Traveler Demand in the Fall Boosts Greek Airport Traffic in September

Demand for Greece in the fall is growing with airports marking a 9.3% rise in September traffic.

Rhodes Recovers After Fires, Welcomes Rise in Charter Flights

The Greek island of Rhodes welcomed 1,130 charter flights in the first two weeks of October.

Greece’s Regional Airports Hit New Nine-month Passenger Number High

Greece’s regional airports hit a new record high in the Jan-Sept period handling a total of 29.24 million passengers.

Athens Airport Among Europe’s Best Performing in August

Athens International Airport was among the best performing European airports in its category in August, according to ACI Europe.

Eurostat: September Commercial Flights to Greece Exceed 2019 Levels

Greece was one of six countries in the EU to exceed pre-Covid 2019 flight levels in September.

Destinations in Europe Top Long-haul Travelers’ Fall Wish Lists, Says ETC

Long-haul travelers are keen on visiting destinations in Europe this fall despite increasing airfares and inflationary pressures.

Report: Outsiders Now Partnering with OTAs to Sell Travel  

Brands and companies not active in travel are teaming up with online travel agencies to sell travel, a Phocuswright report found.

ETC: Greece Top Choice for Long-haul Travelers from Six Markets in Sept-Dec

Greece is a favorite travel choice among long-haul travelers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan and the United States.