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Greece Sees Q1 Int’l Arrivals Rise 18.7% to 1.6 Million

International arrivals to Greece rose by 18.7% in the first three months of the year reflecting a growing demand and extended season.

Athens Hotels See 5.9% Surge in January-March Occupancy Over 2023

Occupancy levels at Athens hotels in Q1 increased to 63.5% with the average room rate at 98.47 euros.

Tourism Sector’s Contribution to the Greek Economy in 2023 Highest Ever

The Greek tourism sector boosted the country’s economy by 28.5 billion euros in 2023, accounting for 13% of GDP.

Greek Hotels See Turnover Increase to €10.6 Billion in 2023

Hotels in Greece in 2023 marked a 22.5% rise in turnover to 10.6 billion euros, according to data released by INSETE.

INSETE: Greece Sees Most Air Arrivals from UK in 2023

The UK moved up the list of top source markets for Greece in 2023 accounting for 5 million arrivals last year.

INSETE: Bolstering Greece’s Competitiveness Key for Strong Tourism Year

The cost-of-living crisis and the changing economic climate are not seen as impacting tourism demand for Greece.

South Aegean and Ionian Islands Best Greek Tourism Performers in 2022

The South Aegean and the Ionian islands were the best performing tourism regions in Greece in 2022.

INSETE: 5 Greek Regions Account for 90% of Country’s Tourism Revenues

Greece’s tourism revenues reached 24 billion euros in 2022 contributing 11.5% directly to Greece’s GDP.

South Aegean Region: 47,900 International Flights in Jan-Oct

More than 6.5 million travelers visited Greece’s South Aegean islands in the first 10 months of the year surpassing 2022 levels.

TUI Care Foundation to Plant a ‘TUI Forest’ on Rhodes, Greece

The TUI Care Foundation will launch a TUI Forest with native, fire-tolerant trees, on the Greek island of Rhodes in 2024.

Rhodes Recovers After Fires, Welcomes Rise in Charter Flights

The Greek island of Rhodes welcomed 1,130 charter flights in the first two weeks of October.

Tourists Returning to Rhodes in Numbers

Tourists are returning to Rhodes in numbers sending occupancy levels ‘back to normal’, according to the South Aegean Region.

‘Rhodes, What You Love is Here’ Tourism Campaign Goes Live

A new campaign promoting Rhodes as an attractive tourism destination has gone live.

Greece to Launch ‘Rhodes, What You Love is Here’ Campaign

In efforts to restore Rhodes’ reputation and encourage tourism to the island, Greece will launch a new international campaign.

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

South Aegean Region Presents ‘Flexible’ 2023 Tourism Promo Drive

The South Aegean Region, which includes many popular Greek islands, has announced a “flexible” tourism strategy for 2023 that is adaptable to the changing conditions of each source market.

Tourist Arrivals at South Aegean Islands Jump 15% Over pre-COVID Levels

Greece’s South Aegean islands, which include popular destinations like Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos, are breaking traveler flow records in 2022.

Greece’s South Aegean Region Presents ‘Green’ Initiatives at WTM

The South Aegean Region presented its sustainability agenda at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 tourism expo in London.

South Aegean Region Sees 2022 Tourism Season Ending with Record Arrivals

The islands of the South Aegean Region are expected to see record international arrivals by air this year and surpass pre-Covid 2019 levels.

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.
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