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Strong Tourist Flows Creating Need in Greece for More Investments

Greece’s strong tourism flows are creating the need for more investments in infrastructure, according to property and market experts speaking at the 23rd Prodexpo conference.

Tourism Boosts Demand for Property in Greece

Greece’s strong tourism performance is stimulating demand for properties in the country and shooting prices up, creating at the same time new market needs, say real estate experts.

Greece Focusing on New Destinations to Extend Tourist Season

The Greek Tourism Ministry is bringing new destinations into the spotlight as part of its ongoing strategy to extend the tourist season beyond summer.

Greece to Spend €160m on Port and Marina Projects

As part of efforts to boost yachting, recreational and professional boating activity in Greece, some 160 million euros will be channeled into marina and port infrastructure works.

Greece’s New Airline ‘Cycladic’ to Facilitate Island Hopping

Cycladic, a new airline in Greece, has launched flights that will facilitate island hopping between the Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes.

Greece January-August Travel Receipts Up by 92.1% Over 2021

Year 2022 has seen a dynamic tourism recovery for Greece with inbound traveler flows and receipts up in January-August over the same period in 2021.

Greece Takes Steps to Rebrand Skyros Island

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming to rebrand the island of Skyros into a sustainable tourism destination.

Airbnb Demand in Greece Continues Upward Trend in September

Greece was among the six countries in Europe with the highest short-term rental demand in September, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Greece Explores Ways to Regulate Short-term Rental Activity

The Greek Tourism Ministry says it is taking steps to regulate Airbnb-style rentals in Greece as demand grows.

ICAP PRIF: Greece’s Port and Marina Services Can Boost Tourism Revenues

Greece’s port and marina infrastructure and services can contribute to the country’s tourism revenues, according to an ICAP CRIF study.

Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Among Europe’s Top 3 in Q3

Greece’s investor visa plan was Europe’s highest in demand in quarter Q3 2022, according to a report released by property brokers Tranio.

Thessaloniki’s Hotel Occupancy Still Not Close to 2019 Levels

Thessaloniki’s hotel occupancy rates during the first nine months of the year were down by 13.9% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels for the same period.

Works Begin on Mega-project ‘The Ellinikon’ Along the Athenian Riviera

The highly-anticipated, 8-billion-euro The Ellinikon project to go up at the former Athens airport has entered implementation phase.

August Yield for Accommodation, F&B Services in Greece up 24.3%

Robust tourist flows to Greece in August increased turnover for accommodation and F&B services providers by 24.3%, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Corinth’s Isthmus Tourist Info Kiosk Sees Visitor Numbers Rise

More than 9,500 tourists in August and September visited the revamped Isthmus Tourist Info Kiosk near the Corinth Canal in Greece.

Jan-Sept Passenger Traffic at Greece’s Regional Airports Beats 2019 Levels

Passenger traffic through 14 Greek regional airports during the first nine months of the year exceeded pre-Covid 2019 levels by 3.1%.

Melia Hotels International Set on Doubling Portfolio in Greece

Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International aims to double its portfolio of hotels in Greece by 2025.

Brown Hotels Boosts Presence in Greece with More Units

Brown Hotels will be opening nine new design hotels in Greece expanding its collection of boutique hotels in the country.

Strong Tourist Flows Boost Greek SME Business

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Greece are benefitting from the country’s increasing tourist activity this year, gaining support after two years of Covid-19 slowdown.