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.

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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.