The Greek passport is among the world's most powerful, ranking 6th and granting holders visa-free access to 189 destinations worldwide.
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There was a 19.7% surge in tourism revenues in Greece in Oct. 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, reflecting the country’s successful efforts in extending the travel season.
The Kalavryta Ski Resort is experiencing unprecedented success, with over 15,000 visitors daily in its first season following extensive infrastructure upgrades
The Aenaon Metropolitan Park, a Mediterranean seaside oasis in southern Athens, is scheduled to open to the public by 2028
The 15,000 Russian tourists who visited this year spent around 1,000 euros per capita, totaling 15.2 million euros.
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Heavy rains, snow and strong winds may disrupt Christmas travel plans in Greece.
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Despite this surge, the average expenditure per visitor decreased by 2.5% compared to last year, standing at €589.5
Fraport Greece ’s positive strategy is evident in its 2024 results, with the company having achieved a new record of 36.5 million passengers, an increase of 6% compared to the last year.
The fact that the tourism profile of the capital is changing is also evident from other data, such as traveler searches on Google for Athens, which have increased by up to 50% annually for 2025.
According to Fraport's data, more than 35 million passengers (specifically 35.2 million) were handled by Fraport-managed airports during the 11 months.
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The airline’s two new routes will be to London Luton and Alicante and they will commence in summer 2025.
Greece’s capital Athens emerged as the most popular destination, recording a 17% increase in transactions with Visa cards, surpassing even the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.
The average online price for a double room in the Greek capital is 130 euros this Dec., up 7.44% compared to last year but slightly lower than Nov. by 0.75%.
Paris was the undisputed leader of 2024, with a significant surge in tourism
Fraport CEO Dr. Stefan Schulte estimates that by 2024, the airport will handle 330,000 passengers, with projections exceeding 500,000 annually by the decade's end.
Bike Friendly certification is helping hotels and destinations in Greece shift towards responsible tourism. 'To Vima International Edition' spoke to stakeholders about the benefits.