Surveys, Trends & Stats

Airlines filled 83.4% of their seats in May, a record for the month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Europe’s hoteliers are calling for the proper implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to establish fair rules and ensure more balanced treatment by Online Travel Agencies (OTAs).

Five Greek destinations are emerging as some of the most budget-friendly options for last-minute all-inclusive holidays and B&B accommodations.

Despite concerns about high temperatures and inflation, a record number of Europeans plan to travel over the next five months.

Europeans continue to choose Greece for their trips through November 2024, according to the latest survey of the ETC.

Germany led the rankings for Greece’s tourism receipts in 2023, contributing 17.3% of the total income.

International arrivals to Greece via road increased in the first five months of the year by 13.3%.

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens and Attica reached 72.3% in the first five months of the year up from 68.9% in the same period a year ago.

Short-term rentals in Greece have skyrocketed over the last few years reaching 1 million beds, according to data released by INSETE.

Greece is among the Top 20 European countries attracting interest in the third quarter of the year reflecting a shift to off season travel.

Approximately 3.9 million travelers visited Greece in January-April, marking a 20% rise over the year-ago period and generating 1.786 million euros.

Travelers to Greece give food and cultural offerings top points but see prices, traffic, public transport as negative, found a study assessing online discussions.

Thessaloniki, Greece, is seeing a surge in international travel arrivals, as the city is hosting EuroPride 2024 this month.

The US, Australia, and Canada are the most promising long-haul markets expected to boost incoming arrivals to Greece in the coming 12 months.

The Greek islands continue to be the top destinations for foreign buyers seeking to invest in property.

Passenger traffic through Greece’s 39 airports marked a 13% rise in the first five months of the year compared to the same period a year ago.

Greeks are heading to the islands near Athens and to the Peloponnese for the upcoming Holy Spirit three-day holiday driving demand for Airbnbs up.

Long-haul travelers place Greece among the most popular countries for summer holidays in 2024 and are focusing on quality and safety.

Greece’s Ombudsman is warning that lack of clear urban and spatial plans is creating loopholes for illegal tourism constructions impacting the long-term viability of the sector.

Tourist traffic to Mykonos and Santorini was slow in the first five months of the year while most of Greece’s regional airports reported increasing inbound traffic.