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

Bookings are already witnessing a double-digit increase from last year, and Crete, a favorite destination for Germans, ranks third in demand after Mallorca and Antalya

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Domestic and international passenger traffic witnessed notable increases, surpassing the 2023 levels by 11.8% and 21.5%, respectively.

TUI reports strong initial booking trends for a summer vacations in Greece, with high demand for Crete and Rhodes; Corfu and Kos are also popular choices

The positive trend is reflected by the high demand expectations of Greek hoteliers, according to the study, with the relevant index reaching its highest historical point in the January-February period

The new regulation is particularly important for Greece, as Athens recorded a 20% increase in available accommodations compared to 2022, according to data from the international short-term rental analysis company AirDNA

Athens is due to welcome several new hotels in the coming years. Among the highlights is the "91 Athens Riviera," a luxury camping resort managed by Domes Resorts

Hotel chamber also wants stricter guidelines for rival AirBnB-style short-term rentals

Eligibility extends to young individuals, including Greek students, graduates, postgraduates, doctoral students, recently unemployed professionals, and early-stage startups with a focus on technology and entrepreneurship

Rather, the focus lies on the quality of tourist arrivals and their economic impact, prioritizing sustainable growth and meaningful contributions to the local economy.

The record-breaking performance of the Greek tourism sector in 2023 is reflected in the Bank of Greece (BoG) provisional data published, as 32.73 million tourists visited Greece, compared to 31.34 million in 2019

For the 12-month period of January-December, non-resident traveler arrivals rose by 17.6%, with related receipts increasing by 15.7%

As the BoG figures show, travel receipts amounted to 20.459 billion euros, a 12.7% uptick from 18.151 billion euros in 2019

A new study reveals that Greece’s hospitality sector is in immediate need of 30,000 employees to meet the demand ahead of the tourism season

Instability in the Red Sea region is expected to boost cruise ship tourism to Greece in the coming months and over the summer, according to reports at the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). Major cruise lines are avoiding the area by canceling or adjusting itineraries, and have not scheduled any passage in the area until […]

Daily vacation expenses also hit a record high in 2023, as Germans spent an average of €129 per day, marking a 19% hike compared to two years prior. Greece was the most expensive destination at €160 per day

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni took part in a teleconference organized by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce

What is more, Greece is gearing up for price hikes, after the government's decision to introduce a new levy termed 'contribution for resilience to climate change'