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Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus. Tourism in Greece permeates nearly every aspect of the economy — from transport and hospitality to culture and local production. According to the […]
The American market is evolving into one of the main pillars of Greek tourism outside Europe, with air connections steadily on the rise. In recent years, Greece has succeeded in building a particularly dense network of direct flights with the United States, which not only responds to ever-growing demand but also strengthens the country’s strategic […]
Affluent travelers are expected to be a key driver of global tourism growth over the next five years, even as signs of a global economic slowdown weigh, according to new analysis from Visa Business and Economic Insights. Households with annual incomes of more than $200,000 make up just 5% of the world’s population, but they […]
A ban on swimming in 13 locations in Attica was announced on Thursday through a circular by Alternate Health Minister Eirini Agapidaki. Most of the areas related to port or industrial use, as well as outlets of storm drains. The circular mentioned the following, where swimming is banned: The Coast Guard is responsible for the […]
The Region of the South Aegean signed a contract with Jet2holidays on Friday, August 8, with the aim of providing the Region with promotional and advertising services, with an emphasis on Rhodes and Kos, to its potential visitors in the United Kingdom. The contract, which includes marketing services worth 30,000 euros, will enter into force […]
Cumulative Traffic – January to July During July 2025, the airport’s passenger traffic amounted to 3.76 million, i.e. 4.1% above July 2024. Domestic and international passengers surpassedthe 2024 levels by 1.2% and 5.4%, respectively.Overall, during the first seven months of 2025, the airport’s passenger traffic totalled 18.83 million, above the 2024 levels by 6.9%. Analytically, […]
Prices for package holidays in the European Union rose in June 2025 compared to last year, according to Eurostat data, with strong differences between markets. While the overall inflation rate in the EU was around 2.5% year-on-year, package holidays increased by 2.8%, confirming that travel costs are rising faster than general consumer prices. For international […]
In recent years, Greek tourism has been at the center of an investment “spring,” fueled largely by the entry of international investment funds. Spanish, American, and Asian funds are investing billions in resorts, all-inclusive complexes, and landmark hotels, from Santorini to Halkidiki. This trend has played a decisive role in upgrading the hotel sector, introducing […]
Dallas will join the US cities with a direct connection to Athens next year, American Airlines announced recently. Los Angeles was the latest city with a direct connection in 2025, via Norse Airways. The trend shows the rising potential of the market, with significant rises in the number of US visitors already happening and expected […]
A new video with enchanting landscapes of #Greece and historic landmarks from #Athens and #Delphi to #Spetses and #Paxos is released by the Greek National Tourism Organisation (G.N.T.O.), aiming at the international promotion of the country as a leading tourism destination. The new video is created in cooperation with Netflix, leveraging the power of storytelling […]