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Safety a Top Priority for Property Buyers in Greece, Say Real Estate Experts

Safety, access to parking and public transport are the main factors affecting decisions to buy or rent property in Greece, a country-wide study found.

Greek Airports See Passenger Traffic Rise by 15.7% in February to Over 2.4 Million

Greek airports in February saw the positive trend of the beginning of the year continue and experienced another increase in passenger traffic.

Piraeus Port Sees Strong Revenues from Cruise, Ferry Travel in 2023

Cruise travel and coastal shipping activities drive Piraeus Port Authority revenues up in 2023.

Upward Trends for Tourist Arrivals by Road, Car Rentals in Greece

The number of tourists arriving by road to Greece is expected to increase this year on the back of a 30.45% rise in road arrivals in 2023.

Athens Hotels See Off-Season Demand Boost Occupancy, Room Prices

Hotels in Athens saw occupancy rise by 9% during January and February, two months that are usually least popular for travel.

Luxury Hotels in Greece See Revenues Rise in H2 2023

Revenues per room for luxury hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki rose by 25% in the second half of 2023 reflecting a strong demand for upscale travel.

Hotel Transactions in Greece in 2023 Reach €300m

Driven by Greece’s strong tourism performance, hotel transactions in 2023 reached a value of 300 million euros, the third highest growth rate in Europe.

Greece: Lowest Travel CO2 Footprint Among Top 10 Destinations in Europe

Greece reported the lowest aviation-related carbon footprint among the 10 most-visited countries in Europe in 2023.

ETC: Climate Change Impacting Greece’s Online Reputation

Climate change, the fires on Rhodes, the floods, and safety concerns impacted Greece’s online reputation in 2023, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Greek Hotels See Turnover Increase to €10.6 Billion in 2023

Hotels in Greece in 2023 marked a 22.5% rise in turnover to 10.6 billion euros, according to data released by INSETE.

ING: Greece Spearheads Post-Covid Competitiveness in the Eurozone

Greece emerges as a top eurozone performer in terms of competitiveness while Germany and other northern countries are losing ground.

Austrian Holidaymakers Picking Greece Again this Year

Austrian travelers are choosing Greece again this year with prebookings already marking double-digit increases.

Greece Sees Record-setting Tourism Figures in January 2024

Greek tourism in January saw an excellent beginning for 2024 with an all-time high in tourist arrivals and travel receipts.

Airbnb: Athens in Europe’s Top 10 Spring Break Travel Destinations

The Greek city of Athens ranks among the 10 most popular European destinations for spring break, shows data by AirDNA.

Report: Greek Tourism Sees Robust Recovery in 2023 Compared to pre-Covid Levels

Greece in 2023 saw a robust tourism recovery in the post-Covid era with 32.7 million tourists and 20.4 million euros in revenue.

Greece Sees Travel Package Sales from Denmark Up for 2024

Greece is once again at the top of the bucket lists of Danish travelers, according to data released by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Skyscanner: 5 Destinations in Greece Trending This Year

Athens, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Heraklion and Corfu are among the top destinations for travelers using Skyscanner this year.

Economist: Greece’s Business Environment Among Top 3 Improving the Fastest

Greece’s business environment is improving the fastest among 82 countries, according to the EIU.

Report: Investments in 5-star Hotels in Greece Double in a Decade

The number of investments in 5-star hotels in Greece has doubled in the last decade reflecting a strong demand for luxury options.

Airbnb Says Millennials Driving Spring Travel Demand in Greece

Millennials in Greece are driving travel demand this spring seeking lesser-known destinations and adventure escapes.