Greece’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in May 2025, with arrivals at tourist accommodations—including hotels, campsites, and rental lodgings—rising by 1.94% compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Greek Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Total arrivals reached 3,855,399, reflecting a solid performance for the industry.

Over the same period, overnight stays climbed to 15,344,134, marking a 1.87% year-on-year increase.
A closer look at the data shows that international travelers were the driving force behind this growth.

Foreign arrivals in May rose by 2.5%, while overnight stays from international tourists increased by 2.2%. In contrast, domestic tourism experienced a slight decline, with arrivals dropping by 0.6% and overnight stays by 0.9%.

International visitors also accounted for the lion’s share of tourism activity, contributing 81.8% of total arrivals and an even more substantial 90% of all overnight stays. The average duration of stay for May stood at 4.0 nights.

Complementing the accommodation data, figures from the Bank of Greece revealed that tourism revenues for the first quarter of the year exceeded 1 billion euros—an increase of 4.4% compared to the same period last year.

An analysis by the National Bank of Greece suggests that the positive momentum is expected to continue throughout 2025. Projections indicate a 3–5% increase in arrivals for the year, in line with global tourism trends.

Looking ahead, long-haul markets are set to drive about half of global tourism growth in the next decade. For Greece, attracting these travelers could help shift to a tourism model with less seasonality and higher visitor spending.