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Greece’s Goal to Extend Tourism Season Paying Off, Says Study

Greece’s goal to extend the season is paying off with some 9.3 million tourists visiting the country in the fall last year, up by 6% over 2019.

Athens-Attica Hoteliers See Positive Signs for Year Ahead  

January occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased by 3.1% over a year ago giving hoteliers reason to be optimistic.

Study: Investments in Culture Support Tourism, Boost Greek Economy

For every one euro spent on culture in Greece, 3.44 euros return to the state supporting tourism and the economy, found a study.

Eurocontrol: Flight Levels in Europe Set to Reach pre-Covid 2019 Levels in 2025

Aviation body Eurocontrol revises downward its outlook for air traffic recovery in Europe due to slow 2023.

IATA: 2023 ‘Best-ever Year’ for Safe Flying

Last year was the “best-ever” for safe flying in most regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Greece to Welcome Over 60 Hotels in the Next Four Years

More than 60 hotel projects worth billions of euros are in the pipeline throughout Greece and are expected to open by 2027.

Asia Drives Increase in Outbound Travel in 2023, Says IPK-ITB Study

Asia boosted global outbound travel in 2023 which registered a 33% increase year-on-year, according to the IPK’s World Travel Monitor released ahead of the ITB Berlin travel trade show in Germany.

Online Reputation for Greece and Athens on Upward Trend

American and British travelers give Greece and Athens highest points in online discussions in Q4 2023.

Tourists Visiting Greece in 2023 Generate €20.5bn in Revenues

Tourists who visited Greece in 2023 generated 20.5 billion euros in revenues, a 15.7% increase over 2022.

Greek Airports See 8.9% Rise in January Passenger Traffic

Passenger traffic at all airports in Greece in January increased by 8.9% compared to the same month in 2023.

Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover

Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows.

TripAdvisor: Greek Beaches on Best Lists of World, Europe for 2024

Beaches in Greece are among the "Best of the Best" in the world and Europe in 2024, according to TripAdvisor.

Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates

Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates.

BoG: 32.7 Million Travelers Chose Greece in 2023

Greek tourism reached new heights in 2023, welcoming 32.7 million travelers from across the globe.

Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Romanians Place Greece and Halkidiki High on Favorite Destination Lists

All the more Romanians are picking Greece for their holidays and Halkidiki as their favorite destination.

Study: Greek Tourism Season Extension Still Moving Slow

The extension of the Greek tourism season is still moving at a slow pace due to lack of infrastructure, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s Luxury Travel Segment Gaining Momentum

The luxury travel segment in Greece is set to reach a value of 2.7 billion dollars by 2030, attracting more high net-worth individuals in the coming years.

Value of Hotel Investments in Greece Rises to €3bn in 2023

The value of investments made in Greece’s hotel industry in 2023 came to 3 billion euros.

YouGov Destination Index: Brits Heading to Greece in 2024

Greece is the third most popular destination among British travelers, according to the DestinationIndex survey conducted by YouGov.