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Scope Ratings Agency Upgrades Greece’s Economy to BBB-

Scope Ratings Agency upgraded the Greek economy rating to BBB- stable from ΒΒ+.

Travelers Give Greek Hotels Thumbs Up for Service in June

Greek hotels outperformed those in rival markets for customer satisfaction in June, a study found.

Greek Airport Traffic Soars in First Half of 2023

Greece’s airports welcomed 27.4 million passengers in the January-June period, marking a 21.7% rise in traffic over 2022.

International Arrivals to Greece via Road Recover in May-July

International tourist arrivals to Greece by road are recouping pre-Covid levels reaching 4.8 million from May to early July.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Strong Dynamic to Lift Tourism Above 2019 Levels

Greek hoteliers expect strong dynamic to continue, pushing tourism performance beyond pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Greece Welcomes R&I Rating Upgrade to Investment Grade

Japanese agency R&I upgraded the Greek economy's rating to investment grade BBB- with a stable outlook.

ELSTAT: 4.8 Million Greeks Made At Least One Trip in 2022

Almost 5 million Greeks made at least one trip in 2022 boosting total trips for the year by 30.2% to 8.3 million.

Greece Collects €3.2bn in Tourism Revenues in January-May

Travel receipts in Greece reached some 3.2 billion euros during the first five months of the year.

BoG: 5-month International Arrivals to Greece Rise by 32.9%

International arrivals to Greece during January-May were up by 32.9%, boosting travel receipts by 30.7%.

Athens Mayor Aims to Improve Safety, Enhance Security in City Center

Improving safety in the center of Athens was discussed by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Citizen Protection Minister Notis Mitarachi.

Regional Airports in Greece See H1 Traffic Outdo 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through the majority of Greece’s 14 regional airports fully recovered in the first six months of the year.

Greece’s Tourism Sector GDP Contribution Still Down on 2019

Greece’s travel receipts recorded in 2023 are up compared to 2022 but still down over pre-Covid 2019, said Eurobank.

Airbnb: Most Affordable Destinations in Greece for Short-term Rental Stays

Greek Airbnb users are choosing more affordable short-term rental options and longer stays, says Airbnb.

Airlines See Strike Actions this Summer, Cut Flights

Airlines in Europe are slashing flights citing limited airspace and imminent air controller strikes.

Greek Tourism Stakeholders Call for Unified 11% VAT Across Services

Greek tourism professionals reiterated their call for a unified 11 percent VAT charge across all services related to tourism and transport.

Greece is a Leading Vacation Choice Among 10 Source Markets, says Report

Greece is a leading outbound holiday destination choice in most of its main source markets, according to research by INSETE.

GNTO’s ‘SustainableGreece’ Stands Out at Travel Marketing Awards 2023

GNTO’s “SustainableGreece” initiative won silver during the Travel Marketing Awards in London.

Athens Enters Top 10 Most Popular City Destinations for Summer 2023

Athens, Greece, is among the Top 10 most searched for city destinations this summer, according to data released by ForwardKeys.

Investments and Infrastructure Priorities for Greek Tourism Ministry

Greece’s new tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, says investments, infrastructure and developing new destinations are top priorities.

Greece Still a Top Travel Choice for Europeans Despite Cost Concerns

Greece continues to be among the most popular destinations for European travelers this year despite the cost-of-living crisis.