Despite its popularity, Greece’s high holiday costs are a major concern for 69% of locals, the survey finds.

Short-term rental listings in Greece soared to an all-time high of nearly 242,000 properties in June 2025, with over 1 million beds offered—despite stagnant occupancy rates and growing reliance on foreign visitors

Hundreds demonstrate against the arrival of Israeli cruise passengers in Rhodes, voicing solidarity with Palestine amid tight security and arrests

Just above the Greek passport, Japan and South Korea share the second spot, followed by a 3-way tie between Denmark, Finland, and Ireland.

The airports in Crete stood out, with 1.9 million landing on the island—over 86 thousand—reflecting a 4.7% uptick compared to the respective period in 2024.

In Mykonos, 468 accommodations are actively seeking guests, offering discounts of up to 50%.

In its latest summer travel edition, Vogue France lavishes praise on Skopelos, describing it as a standout among Greece’s most enchanting islands.

Online fraud or unauthorized charges appear to be far less concerning for Greeks, as only 9% said they were worried.

According to a study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Airbnb, 21% of total spending by STR travelers in Europe goes directly to local, often small businesses such as bakeries, tavernas, and grocery stores.

Cruise tourism boosts the Greek economy with over €1.1 billion in added value, supporting the livelihoods of thousands of people nationwide.

The findings are based on an online survey conducted by GlobalWebIndex (GWI) among 12,205 respondents aged 16–64, between January and February 2025.

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The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is now scheduled to be implemented in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The rise in travel receipts was driven by a 2.1% increase in inbound tourist arrivals and a 10.4% jump in average spending per trip.

With over 500,000 annual visitors, the island hopes the proposed charge will ease overcrowding and support local services.

The largest increases in absolute numbers of tourist arrivals were reported in the regions of South Aegean (+5.6% arrivals, +8.2% overnight stays)

The minister also emphasized Greece’s commitment to deepening partnerships with Italian travel industry professionals.

Andros' cultural highlights include the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Archaeological Museum, which traces the island's maritime legacy from antiquity to Venetian rule.

According to data, 31 islands without hospitals rely on small Health Centers and Multipurpose Regional Clinics staffed by just 70 doctors—primarily generalists—and 43 rural doctors.

The message from travelers seems clear: closer is better, particularly when transportation costs are a deciding factor.