Greek tourism

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

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)

UK tabloids highlight PM Mitsotakis' plans to combat overtourism through a steep new tourist tax on popular destinations. Meanwhile, Germany warns that the move could drive their tourists to Spain and Italy.

Conversely, tourists from non-Eurozone countries, particularly from Balkan and Eastern European regions, increased their spending by 15.8% compared to the same period last year.

TUI Austria recorded a 25% increase in bookings made in January, indicative of the pre-booking trend that prevailed this year,

According to the BoG figures, travel revenues in the first six months of 2024 reached €6.9 billion, compared to €6.1 billion in the same period of 2023, generating an additional €754 million in 2024 compared to 2023.

According to the German media outlet Rheinische Post, this has negatively affected popular Turkish coastal destinations like Bodrum and Cecme, which are almost empty

According to ELSTAT, revenues in the two sectors increased overall, but Mykonos and Santorini reported a steep decline

Bank of Greece data says increase in related revenue is due to higher numbers of visitors from EU-27 member-states

Greece is the fourth most popular destination in European holiday-makers’ plans for vacations to be taken between now and November this year, according to a new study by the European Travel Commission (ΕTC). The study also includes data on future challenges for the tourism sector in the so-called “hot countries” in the south of the […]

The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) realized its “out of home” campaign - from May 24 to June 13 - aimed at attracting the dynamic French audience and the millions of visitors set to arrive in Paris for the Olympic Games.

Air Arabia will operate four direct weekly flights every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to Athens International Airport, further enhancing connectivity not only between Athens and the UAE

The focus shifts to lesser-known, high-quality destinations that could become favorites among Norwegian tourists.

To capture the romantic essence of "Mamma Mia," the Municipality of Skopelos released an original music video featuring pianist Elena Xidia.

Analysts at the National Bank of Greece (NGB) estimate that in 2024 Greek tourism could achieve new records, with arrivals reaching 35 million tourists