Greece was among the “power markets” in Europe that were able to grow nights booked at short-term rentals this summer relative to the prior peak period of 2019, according to AirDNA.
Greece had the highest rise in the European Union in the number of commercial flights in August, compared to the pre-pandemic 2019, according to Eurostat.
The Greek government will approve funds for Greece’s further promotion abroad to extend the tourism season into the winter, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced.
Greece is the word this year with demand for Airbnb-style rentals stronger than ever keeping the country in the Top 3 European destinations in terms of nights booked over pre-Covid 2019.
Cities in Europe are calling on the European Commission to regulate Airbnb-style holiday rentals fearing a post-Covid tourism boom will threaten the liveability of urban centers.
Hit by inflation, hotel prices in Europe this year have dropped below 2019 levels with the exception of Greece, according to data by tourism intelligence provider Mabrian.
Greece leads the way in Europe in terms of demand for Airbnb-style rentals which was up by 26.5% in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
Research by Mabrian Technologies found that the price increases of five-star hotel rooms in Greece are the highest among all the main Mediterranean destinations.
AEGEAN recorded a significant recovery in passenger traffic in May, carrying more than 1 million passengers just at the start of the new summer season.
GEPOET, the federation that represents Greek travel agencies and companies that provide tour bus services, is calling for “vital” support measures for 2022.
Greek carrier SKY express and Delta Air Lines have signed an interline agreement to provide convenient connections for customers between North America and Greece.
