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US Early Bookings for Greece Up by 20-30%

Advance bookings from the United States to Greece are picking up pace to as much as 30 percent, according to the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism.

Greece Sees 60% – 70% Cancellations by Chinese Travelers

The number of Chinese travelers that have cancelled trips to Greece due to the coronavirus outbreak has already reached 60 to 70 percent.

Greece Aiming to Attract Over 1 Million Israeli Tourists

Some 1 million Israeli tourists vacationed in Greece in 2019 and the Tourism Ministry is aiming to surpass that number this year.

Siteminder: Airbnb Among Top 2019 Hotel Booking Channels in Greece

Airbnb made an appearance for the first time among the top hotel booking channels in Greece in 2019, according to SiteMinder.

Greece Welcomes Rising Number of Dutch Travelers

The number of Dutch travelers choosing Greece for their holidays is rising as reflected by a 5% increase in pre-bookings for package travel with stronger preference for the Halkidiki peninsula.

Discipline and Planning Key for Greek Drivers Ahead of Travel

Greek drivers are more focused on discipline and planning compared to other Europeans, according to a survey by market analysts Ipsos.

The Guardian Places Athens’ Nea Smyrni Neighborhood Among Europe’s Best

The neighborhood of Nea Smyrni in Athens, Greece, is included on The Guardian's list with 10 of the best city neighborhoods in Europe.

Early Bookings to Greece from Switzerland Increase Sharply

Early bookings from Switzerland to Greece for the 2020 summer season have increased by a strong 30 percent compared to the previous year, according to the GNTO.

INSETE Study Identifies Ways to Link Food with Tourism Experience

Ways to integrate gastronomy into the overall tourism experience of Greek destinations was the object of a study presented recently by INSETE.

Passenger Traffic Continues to Grow at Athens Airport

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to grow in the first month of 2020, presenting a robust increase of 5.7 percent and reaching 1.47 million travellers.

Holiday Home Demand Boosts Greek Property Market at Lesser-Known Destinations

Greece’s property market is showing signs of a strong comeback with all the more foreign buyers seeking holiday homes in lesser-known destinations.

Greek Marinas Have Great Potential to Boost Tourist Arrivals and Jobs – Study

Greece's marinas could largely contribute to the further development of the country's economy and tourism but still remain largely untapped, according to a study by the Greek Marinas Association.

IOBE Think Tank Sees 2.2-2.5% Growth for Greece in 2020

Investments, export activity and privatizations are set to stimulate growth for the Greek economy by 2.2-2.5 percent this year, according to the IOBE think tank.

Israeli, US, and German Travelers to Thessaloniki Rise in 2019

Israelis, Americans, and Germans were at the top of the list of international travelers to Thessaloniki in 2019, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.

CNT: Greece’s Beaches Among Europe’s Best for 2020

The beaches of the Cyclades, the Ionian sea, Crete and the Sporades are among Europe's best for 2020, says Condé Nast Traveller (CNT).