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IATA: 2023 ‘Best-ever Year’ for Safe Flying

Last year was the “best-ever” for safe flying in most regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Asia Drives Increase in Outbound Travel in 2023, Says IPK-ITB Study

Asia boosted global outbound travel in 2023 which registered a 33% increase year-on-year, according to the IPK’s World Travel Monitor released ahead of the ITB Berlin travel trade show in Germany.

Online Reputation for Greece and Athens on Upward Trend

American and British travelers give Greece and Athens highest points in online discussions in Q4 2023.

Greek Airports See 8.9% Rise in January Passenger Traffic

Passenger traffic at all airports in Greece in January increased by 8.9% compared to the same month in 2023.

Greece’s F&B and Accommodation See 10% Rise in 2023 Turnover

Accommodation and F&B services providers saw turnover increase by approximately 10% in 2023 driven by growing tourism flows.

Hotels at Greek Carnival Destinations Expecting High Occupancy Rates

Greek hoteliers in Patra, Rethymno, and Xanthi are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Carnival season to boost occupancy rates.

BoG: 32.7 Million Travelers Chose Greece in 2023

Greek tourism reached new heights in 2023, welcoming 32.7 million travelers from across the globe.

Athens’ Popularity Remains Steady, Says Guest Satisfaction Survey

Athens' overall guest satisfaction is holding steady, according to the 19th survey on the performance of the city's hotels.

Study: Greek Tourism Season Extension Still Moving Slow

The extension of the Greek tourism season is still moving at a slow pace due to lack of infrastructure, according to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece’s Luxury Travel Segment Gaining Momentum

The luxury travel segment in Greece is set to reach a value of 2.7 billion dollars by 2030, attracting more high net-worth individuals in the coming years.

YouGov Destination Index: Brits Heading to Greece in 2024

Greece is the third most popular destination among British travelers, according to the DestinationIndex survey conducted by YouGov.

Greece Breaks Record in Yacht Charters in 2022-2023

Yacht charter activity in Greece picked up pace in the 2022-2023 period demonstrating the country’s leading position in Europe.

January Arrivals at Regional Airports in Greece Up by 7.4%, Thessaloniki in the Lead

Greece’s 14 regional airports reported rising arrival figures in January, up by 7.4% compared to the same month a year ago.

Greece Sees Over €1 Billion from Exhibitions in 2022

Exhibitions in Greece contributed 1.062 billion euros in revenues to the economy in 2022, an Oxford Economics study found.

ING: Greece Sets Strong Tourism Foundations in 2023

Greece is among the few countries in Southern Europe to have fully recovered pre-pandemic 2019 tourism levels in 2023.