tourism 

The European Union’s all-important tourism industry appears to have fully recovered from pandemic-related repercussions, as Eurostat last week announced that the number of overnight stays in the Union in 2023 had exceeded 2.92 billion. This is 1.6% higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 2.87 billion overnight stays and is the highest recorded to date. The […]

This figure represents a 12.5% increase in revenues compared to the respective period in the previous year which also marked a record (€17.88 billion).

Rome held the top spot in preferences for most months of 2023, except for May, July, September, October, and November when London took a slight lead

In 2023, the 14 airports managed by Fraport Greece recorded 26,535,378 international arrivals compared to 24,920,400 in 2022 and 23,247,951 in 2019.

Crete, Rhodes, and Kos are our clients' favorites, ranking 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the preferences of German holidaymakers," noted the TUI representative, highlighting that the company expects an increase in demand and is continuously expanding its portfolio.

An amount of four hundred euros for Persons with Disabilities with a total disability percentage of 67 and above; as well as for selected beneficiaries with children with 67% disability and above, at the time of submission of the application in accordance to Article 5

For eligibility, dairy units producing Protected Designation of Origin/Protected Geographical Indication products must provide certifications to a regional tourism service

There was a 5% rise in pre-bookings for 2024

The framework includes a regulation that integrates the spatial planning of private tourist investments into the existing criteria and grading of incentives (via NSRF, Recovery Fund, etc.), particularly about their qualitative classification (star ratings).

Occupancy rates in certain hotels and accommodation rented through online platforms like Airbnb are close to 100%. The trend is particularly evident in mountain destinations across the Greek mainland. Greece’s two largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki, record the highest occupancy rates, especially over the New Year period. International “escapes” are also very popular with oversees […]

Nearly 383,000 cruise ship passengers arrived at the Cretan port this season, with vessels doubling compared to 2022

On a global scale, tourism reached 86.6% of 2019 arrivals by the ninth month of 2023, with Mediterranean inbound travel bouncing back to 2019 levels

Demand for Epiphany bookings remains relatively low, with occupancy rates hovering at around 50%

The leaders are the Southern Aegean, accounting for 27% of revenues, Crete with 21%, Attica with 17%

Out of 37 examined professions, the most sought-after is that of a chambermaid, constituting 16% of the forecasted positions, 17% of filled positions, and 12% of the total shortages.

The Meliá Hotels International (MHI) chain has observed a surge in tourist bookings for 2023 compared to the previous year, indicating a notable increase in travel interest in the country.

The new scheme aims to transition the country to a more sustainable and upgraded tourism model

Occupancy rates are expected to reach 90% over the holidays, driven by the domestic tourism market, but a new approach is needed to make ‘winter tourism’ sustainable and attractive to foreign tourists

Paraschis focused on the environmental aspect of sustainability in tourism, referencing a recent Deloitte – INSETE study

The feature recommends Manchester travellers to put Ios, Naxos and Sifnos on their “must do” bucket list