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ETC: Europe’s Long-haul Recovery Slow Due to Asia – North America Variations

Although global tourism levels are fast approaching pre-Covid 2019 levels, long-haul recovery to Europe is still slow.

UK Demand for Holidays in Greece Going Strong, Says GNTO

Interest in holidays in Greece appears to be strong in the UK based on feedback collected by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in London.

Greece Recoups pre-Covid Tourism Numbers in 2023 But Lags Behind Competitors

Greece fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism arrivals and revenues but still failed to outperform main rival countries.

Top 10 Tourist Nationalities at Thessaloniki’s Hotels in 2023

America was the top tourist-generating country to the hotels in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2023

Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms

Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel.

Arrivals from Turkey Lift Thessaloniki Hotel Overnight Stays in 2023

Thessaloniki welcomed a 116% rise in overnight stays from Turkey last year which contributed to a 14.75% rise in overall night stays in the Greek city.

Long-haul Travelers to Europe Prioritize Safety and Affordability, Says ETC

Safety, infrastructure and affordability are the key factors affecting potential long-haul travelers when choosing a destination in Europe.

ETC: Travelers in 7 Long-haul Markets Add Greece to their Bucket Lists

Travelers in seven international markets have placed Greece among their top choices in the first four months of the new year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 1 Million Passengers from Abroad in January

Athens International Airport handled over 1 million international passengers in the first month of the year, up 12.8% compared to 2023.

Athens and Thessaloniki Hotels See Average Room Rate Rise in 2023

Despite lower occupancy levels for Athens and Thessaloniki hotels, average room rates and revenue per room increased in 2023 over 2019.

Greece Sees Hotel Transaction Activity Jump in January

The Greek hospitality sector saw major hotel transaction activity in January with deals worth several billions of euros recorded.

ACI Europe: Athens Airport Among Best Performing in 2023

Athens Airport was among those in its size group in Europe to report the best passenger traffic performance in 2023.

Halkidiki, Athens, Cyclades Islands Attract Foreign Home Buyers in 2023

Halkidiki, Athens and the Cyclades islands attracted foreign investors looking to buy a home in Greece last year.

Booking.com: Syros’ Ermoupoli in Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2024

Ermoupoli on Syros is among the 10 “Most Welcoming Cities on Earth” for 2024, according to Booking.com.

IATA: Total 2023 Air Traffic Edged Closer to pre-Covid Levels

Total air traffic in 2023 managed to recoup 94.1% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels and surpass 2022 by 36.9%.

Greece Tops Irish Travelers’ Wish Lists This Year

Greece is at the top of Irish travelers’ bucket lists for 2024, according to feedback collected during the Holiday World Show 2024 in Dublin.

Eurostat: AIA Among Top 10 EU Airports with Most Flights in 2023

Athens International Airport (AIA) was the EU’s 10th largest airport in terms of commercial flights in 2023.

INSETE: Bolstering Greece’s Competitiveness Key for Strong Tourism Year

The cost-of-living crisis and the changing economic climate are not seen as impacting tourism demand for Greece.

WTTC Urges Travel & Tourism Businesses to Embrace AI

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is set to revolutionise the tourism sector, says the latest WTTC report.