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Airbnbs in Greece Fail to Win Over Travelers During Catholic Easter

Demand for Airbnb-style accommodation in Greece for Catholic Easter in March was down compared to other European countries found a study.

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.

Commission Sees Growth for Greece Stable at 2.3% in 2024

The Greek economy will continue to grow at a steady pace in 2024 on the back of a 2.2 percent rise in 2023, said the European Commission.

Ioannina and Epirus Tourism Bodies Want Gov’t Support

Ioannina and Epirus tourism professionals are reiterating their call to the government to include the region in national promotional actions.

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.

Greece’s Small Accommodation Owners Call on Gov’t to Reexamine Spatial Planning Law

Greece’s small accommodation facility owners are calling on the gov’t to review a new spatial planning law.

German, UK, US Tourists Drove November Arrivals to Greece Upward

Travelers from Germany, the UK and the US drove November 2023 arrivals to Greece up by 27.5%, boosting travel receipts by 18.9%.

Greece’s 11-month Tourism Revenues Break Record in 2023

Tourism revenues generated from January to November 2023 by some 32 million travelers to Greece broke pre-Covid 2019 records.

Greece Boosts Presence in Dutch Market as Travel Demand Rises

Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria and the Region of Central Macedonia teamed up to promote their tourism offerings at Vakantiebeurs 2024.

Eurostat: Airbnb Demand in Greece Soars in Q3 2023

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece climbed in the third quarter of 2023 with over 22.6 million overnight stays reported.

Greece to Relaunch Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign as Cases Rise

Greece’s Health Ministry will be launching a new campaign to ‘convince’ Greeks to get vaccinated as Covid-19 incidents rise.

Greece Luxury Property Market Winning Over Buyers

Greece ranks 7th among the Top 15 countries with a projected inflow of 1,200 high-net-worth buyers for 2023.

Greece Welcomes 33.4 Million Travelers in January-November 2023

International arrivals to Greece reached 33.4 million in the January-November period, contributing to the country’s complete post-Covid recovery.

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.

Tourism Studies Upgrade Next on Greek Gov’t Agenda

Greece’s tourism and education ministers agreed to draw up a plan for the upgrade of tourism studies and training programs.

Greece’s New Tourism Land Use Bill Sets Terms for Airbnbs and Uninhabited Islands

A new spatial planning bill in Greece sets limits to Airbnb-style operations.

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.

New Tourism Spatial Planning Bill Divides Greece into Zones

A new spatial planning bill in tourism divides the country into five zones based on saturation levels and sets development limits.