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Greece’s Property Market Strong in Q1 Despite Uncertainties  

Greece’s property market is boosting the economy with foreign direct investments up in the first three months of 2023.

New Minister Aims to Equally Distribute Tourism Across Greece

New Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has made it a priority to fairly distribute tourist flows and revenues to all of Greece.

SOKEE: Greece Should Focus More on Exhibition-driven Tourism

Further developing exhibition tourism was the focus of the first conference of the Greek Exhibition Industry Association in Athens.

Dodecanese Islands Welcome Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January-May

The Dodecanese islands welcomed 78,000 more visitors in the first five months of the year marking a 14% increase over 2022.

Local Tourism Bodies Encourage Greek Airlines to Vie for Ioannina-Heraklion Route

Tourism bodies in the Ioannina prefecture are calling on Greek airlines to vie for the Ioannina-Heraklion air route.

Athens and Thessaloniki See New Hotel Project Boom in Q1

Athens and Thessaloniki are seeing a hotel boom as increasing tourist arrivals boost occupancy levels.

Demand for Airbnb Rentals in Greece Soars in May

Demand for Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Greece in May exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels and supply.

Ferry Travel in Greece Among the Costliest in Europe

The cost of traveling by ferry boat in Greece is among the highest in Europe, found a study.

Villa Prices Dropping on Santorini and Mykonos Islands

On the back of declining arrivals and bookings, Greece’s two traditionally popular islands Mykonos and Santorini are now seeing the prices of villas drop by as much as 50%.

Flight, Passenger Arrivals to Greek Airports Outdo Pre-Covid 2019 Figures

Total air traffic through Greece’s airports increased in the first five months surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels by 10.8%.

BoG: Arrivals to Greece Up in Jan-April, Average Spending Per Trip Drops

Tourists to Greece appear to spending less despite an increase in arrivals in the first four months of the year.

Greek Interim Tourism Minister Meets with Innovators to Discuss Next Day

Greece’s interim tourism minister, Ioanna Dretta, met with sector innovators to discuss opportunities and challenges ahead.

April Tourism Boosts Turnover at Greek Hotels and Restaurants

Greek Easter and the first tourist arrivals to Greece for 2023 boosted April turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers.

New Investments in 2021-2022 Boost Greek Hotel Sector

Nearly 4 billion euros went into Greece’s hotel sector over the last two years with the bulk of funds invested in the construction of new hotels.

First Guidance Committee for Sustainable Greek Islands Convenes

The first guidance committee meeting for the GR-eco Islands initiative agrees on sustainable goals which will add value to the Greek island tourism product.

Int’l Arrivals to Greece’s Regional Airports Rise in January-May

The number of international arrivals at Greece’s 14 regional airports increased in the first five months of the year compared to 2022.

Ioanna Dretta: New Greek Gov’t Must Coordinate to Ensure Tourism Sector

Greece’s interim Tourism Minister Ioanna Dretta sets out priorities for new government after elections.

Mykonos and Santorini Tourism Season Off to a Slow Start

Traveler interest for Mykonos and Santorini appears to be waning as the season starts off slow, say locals.

Hundreds of Small Family-owned Hotels in Greece Up for Grabs

More than 200 mostly family-owned hotels in Greece are being sold off to the best bidders as owners are unable to cope with rising costs.

Cost-of-living Crisis Forces Greeks to Slash Vacation Spending

The cost-of-living crisis is forcing Greeks to slash their holiday spending by 15% this year, a study found.