Tourist arrivals into autumn are going strong with Greece’s regional airports marking a 7.2% increase in September, compared to the same month in pre-Covid 2019.
Greece is securing a spot on the global map of top yachting destinations following marina upgrades, according to the Tourism Ministry’s secretary general, Olympia Anastasopoulou.
Super yacht charters in Greece increased by 20% over the summer placing the country in the lead compared to rival destinations, according to recent data.
The Greek islands, and particularly the Cyclades, which include favorites like Mykonos and Santorini, marked a 39.8% increase in tourist arrivals to 1.1 million in the January-August period.
After three months of operation over the summer, the Corinth Canal will once again shut down as it enters phase 2 of previously announced upgrade works.
The importance of tapping into Greek heritage and culture to create meaningful tourist experiences is a new goal for the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
Tourism, transport and trade are the three sectors spearheading growth for Greece and increasing their output (Gross Value Added) by 20.3% annually, according to Alpha Bank.
Despite it being the end of September, Athens is still “full of tourists” from all over the world, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.
The Swedish market will be supporting Greek tourism into autumn with a particular interest in sports-related holidays, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.
Further developing marine tourism and formulating a clearly defined marketing plan are at the top of the Greek government’s agenda, according to Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Olympia Anastasopoulou.
Some 13.2 million travelers made their way to Greece over the January-July 2022 period boosting inbound flows by 191.4% compared to 2021, according to Bank of Greece data.
Greece’s tourism industry is very close to recovering this year with a growing number of international arrivals and revenues exceeding pre-Covid levels.
