Tourism

Travelers continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.

Notably, international traffic at Mykonos airport saw a steep decline of 20.2% in October, while domestic traffic registered a modest increase of 4.3%, insufficient to offset the losses in international arrivals.

Piraeus Port handles approximately 20 million passengers a year making it one of the busiest ports in Europe.

Greece held a prominent position within the exhibition space, with its main entrance adorned digitally in Greek colors.

Currently, many hotels are offering room rates discounted by 20-25% or even higher.

The list was compiled based on extensive research, including interviews with travel bloggers, major tourism organizations

The Greek Hospitality Awards, now in their tenth year, are one of the premier tourism industry events at the European level.

Additionally, a new ranking system for tourist accommodations based on sustainability criteria is expected to be introduced.

Greece ranks 25th globally in terms of international connectivity, and according to Mabrian Technologies, its international air connectivity, regarding outbound flights, increased by 10.5% in 2024.

The new port is set to be constructed in Monolithos, a village on the eastern coast of Santorini, about 7 kilometers southeast of the island’s capital, Fira

Tourism experts attribute this decline in revenues to several factors, including, first of all, the fact that tourists spend less on non-hotel-related expenses as noted by restaurant owners in tourist areas.

The list also includes Chios, Kythira, Ithaca, Kea, and Patmos

Its findings reveal that travelers to these destinations are becoming increasingly demanding, expecting high-quality travel experiences while also seeking authenticity.

Santorini experienced a drop in revenue in August amounting to €69.4 million compared to €71.1 million in August 2022

Females, in particular, laud the home of the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras for its top services and affordable prices compared to Turkish resorts

The ABTA survey focused on the vacation habits of the British for the 2024–25 season and was based on a sample of 2,000 people.

The target market for co-ownership includes Greeks who wish to acquire holiday homes at a low cost, foreign clients and businesspeople.

Uber sees rise in demand for rides to and from Athens Airport driven by strong tourism and a longer tourist season.

The island, known in Greek mythology as the land of the Titans, has the oldest finds of human presence, which dates back to the late Neolithic Period (4000–3000 BC).

The total number of visitors transiting the airport amounted to 3.3 million, according to the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (AIA)