Greece tourism

1Q 2024 ends with an increase of 11.2% in passenger traffic, or more than 2.09 million compared to 1.88 million in same quarter of 2023

The Muslim holiday of Şeker bayramı, as it’s known in Turkish, is commemorated this year between April 6 and April 14, meaning it will culminate over the weekend

Europe’s travel and tourism stakeholders agreed to address the challenges posed by climate change through sustainable actions and cooperation.

Greek PM sees Greece evolving into the ‘the best destination in the world’ thanks to integrated experiences that blend cultural heritage with natural offerings

Greece is ready to welcome millions of tourists this year but businesses are still struggling to find staff. To Vima speaks with stakeholders about what needs to be done.

Domestic and international passenger traffic alike exceeded 2023 levels by 12.6% and 23.5%, respectively

The numbers are aligned with estimates which see tourism in Greece growing 20% in 2024

Highlighting its historical significance as the birthplace of Pythagoras, the island is hailed as a gem of the Aegean

Air China has announced five flights a week from Beijing, while Juneyao Airlines has commenced three flights from Shanghai, in partnership with Aegean Airlines

In 2021, the accommodation and food services sector in the EU witnessed the operation of 1.9 million enterprises, accounting for 6.1% of all enterprises in the business economy.

Lamda Development and Brook Lane Capital have agreed to the construction of a 40-floor mixed-use tower along the Athenian Riviera.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis had announced a one-week free holiday for those impacted by the fires, which has turned into a 300-400 euro voucher

The new amendment will stipulate that tourist enterprises will have a one-year grace period to inform the local authorities about the water flow capacity in the streambed.

MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of international shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A, will be sailing to Greek ports as of this month, expanding operations in the region year-round

This reflects a surplus of 112.6 million euros in January 2024 for the tourism balance, compared to a surplus of 54.6 million euros in the same month of 2023

Overnight stays by foreigners nudged higher, year-on-year, but arrivals and overnight stays of Greek nationals were lower

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) booth, which participated with an expanded presence this year at the Vienna Tourism Expo attracted significant interest from industry professionals.

Finally, the traveler composition in short-term rentals varies throughout the year, with international visitors dominating in summer and domestic travelers holding a significant share in winter.

According to Airbnb data, the most popular destinations for Greeks traveling abroad this spring are Istanbul, Dubai, and Frankfurt, followed by Rome, Berlin and Warsaw.

The data shows major source countries of foreign travelers, like Germany, France, and England will continue to be the key players in foreign arrivals in the country in February