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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.

EU Breaks New Record with 2.9bn Overnight Stays in 2023

Greece was among the best performing EU destinations that surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 overnight stay levels in 2023 .

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.

Eurostat: Tourism and Travel Spending in the EU Pick Up in 2022

Travel in the EU for business and pleasure picked up pace in 2022 compared to a year earlier.

Greece Among Leading EU Countries with Most Tourist Beds in 2022

Greece is one of 10 EU countries with the highest number of bed places in tourism accommodation in 2022, found Eurostat.

Eurostat: September Commercial Flights to Greece Exceed 2019 Levels

Greece was one of six countries in the EU to exceed pre-Covid 2019 flight levels in September.

Greece: Over 9.3 Million Overnights at Airbnbs in January-June

More than 9.3 million people visiting Greece in the first half of the year stayed overnight at Airbnb-style rentals.

Eurostat: Greece in Top 10 Global Tourist Destinations

The EU accounted for 45.8% of all arrivals in the world in 2022 with Greece being among the top destinations.

Most Overnight Stays in Greece Still Concentrated in July-August

Greece is among the countries with the most overnight stays in July-August 2022, reflecting the impact of seasonality on tourism.

Peloponnese Tourism Organization Announces Revolutionary Collaboration

PTO aims to partner with WelBook to revolutionize Greece's hospitality sector with a unique health and wellness tourism package.

EU: Overnight Stays in Tourist Accommodation Approach Pre-pandemic Levels

The total number of overnight stays in tourist accommodation in 2022 was estimated at 2.72 billion, down only by 5.6% when compared to 2019.

Greece Air Traffic up 86% in 2021, Athens Airport Leads the Way

Greece ranked third in the EU in terms of air passenger transport, marking an 86% increase in 2021 with Athens International Airport leading the way.

Eurostat: Greek Passenger Ports in EU’s Top 5 in 2021

Three Greek ports are in the EU’s Top 5 passenger ports for 2021, according to the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat.

Greece in Top 10 EU Countries with Most Tourist Beds in 2021

Greece was among the Top 10 countries in Europe with the highest number of tourist beds in 2021, according to data by Eurostat.

Eurostat Reveals Impact of COVID Crisis on Young Air Transport Workers

Airlines and associated enterprises have reduced the number of their employees during the last two years due to Covid-19, particularly affecting younger workers, according to data released by Eurostat.

Commercial Flights to Greece Rise in July Despite EU Drop

Greece was the only EU country to mark an increase in commercial flights for a second consecutive month in July compared to the same month in 2019.

Greeks Among 38m People in Europe Who Can’t Afford a Vacation

Greeks are among 38 million Europeans who don’t make enough to go on holiday, according to the latest data released by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).

Eurostat: March Sees Commercial Flights in EU Pick Up by 156% 

Greece was among the EU countries recording the smallest decreases in commercial flights in March 2022, according to Eurostat.

Eurostat: More Overnights Spent in EU in 2021, Greece in the Lead

Greece is among the countries that recorded the largest increases in the number of nights spent in 2021 compared to 2020, says Eurostat.

Eurostat: Greece Shows Most Signs of Recovery in Number of Commercial Flights in 2021

Greece is the EU country that showed the most signs of recovery in terms of number of commercial flights in 2021 compared to 2019, according to data released by Eurostat.