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Greece’s 10-month Tourism Revenues Break Pre-Covid 2019 Record

Ten-month tourism revenues in Greece have already soared past total 2019 levels, paving the way for a new record year.

Alpha Bank: Tourism Key Driver of Greece’s Economic Recovery in 2023

Tourism played a decisive role in Greece’s post-Covid recovery and is set to support growth in the coming years, found a report.

Greece Sees Airbnb Demand Drop in Q1 2024 Despite Strong Autumn

Demand for short-term rentals in Greece in the first quarter of the new year is down despite a boom in October and November.

ECTAA: Greek Tourism Achieves Record-breaking Year, Focusing on Sustainable Growth

Greece's tourism sector marks an extraordinary milestone in 2023, demonstrating a robust resurgence to pre-pandemic levels, according to Europe’s travel agents.

Greek Airports See All-time Record in Passenger Traffic and Flights

Passenger traffic at all Greek airports during the first 11 months of the year recorded an all-time record, with an increase of 9.6% compared to 2022.

New Report Sees ‘Significant’ Rise in Female Employment in Tourism

A new report reveals that the travel and tourism sector is delivering employment opportunities to women and young people.

INSETE: 5 Greek Regions Account for 90% of Country’s Tourism Revenues

Greece’s tourism revenues reached 24 billion euros in 2022 contributing 11.5% directly to Greece’s GDP.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece Continue to Boost Regional Airport Traffic

Strong international traffic through Greece’s 14 regional airports is expected to continue into the new year.

Athens Seeing a Boom in 5-star Hotel Openings

Athens is seeing a boom in 5-star hotel openings with the number now double compared to 2015.

Greece Expects Over €20 Billion in 2023 Tourism Revenues

The Greek government is expecting 2023 tourism-related revenues to reach 20 billion euros up from 18.17 billion euros in record-breaking 2019.

Greece Leading EU Country for Maritime Transport in 2022

Greece was one of the countries in the EU to remain in the lead in terms of maritime passenger transport in 2022.

Report: Athens is a ‘Must-see’ Destination but with ‘Weaknesses’

Athens is in fact a “must see” destination, but lags behind other European cities due to “inherent weaknesses”.

Greeks Preferring Trips Abroad for Christmas and New Year’s

Greeks are choosing international over domestic destinations for the Christmas and New Year’s.

Study: Lower Category Greek Hotels Need Access to Funding Programs for Upgrades

Lower category hotels in Greece need access to funds to make improvements and keep up with the times.

Full Occupancy at Winter Destinations in Greece for the Holidays

Popular winter destinations in Greece are ready to welcome holidaymakers with the majority of hotels already fully booked.

Athens Airport Sees Record Performance with Over 26m Arrivals in Jan-Nov

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport was above pre-COVID 2019 levels by 9.9% during January-November.

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Continues on Track in October

Global passenger traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Israel – Hamas War Affecting Travelers’ Security Perception

Travelers’ security perception of Greece remains unaffected despite the country’s proximity to the Israel-Hamas war.

Study: Fires, Floods and Heat Impact Greece’s Online Reputation

Fires, heatwaves, and floods took a toll on Greece’s online reputation in the July-September period.

IATA: 4.7 Billion Travelers to Fly in 2024 Generating $25.7b for Airlines

IATA sees an estimated 4.7 billion people flying in 2024 and generating 25.7 billion dollars for airline companies.