Surveys, Trends & Stats

Investors seeking to tap into Greece’s growing hospitality market should focus on lesser-known destinations and 3-star hotels, says Arbitrage Real Estate.

The European tourism sector proved resilient last year yet again as it prepares for 2019 uncertainties, according to the latest report of the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Greece welcomed the fastest growth in arrivals from Canada during the first nine months of 2018, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Greek companies attracted a total capital of 5.5 billion euros in 2018, according to a report on “Deals in Greece” published by financial advisor PwC.

The European Commission is forecasting a 2.2 percent growth for the Greek economy in 2019, following the completion of its bailout program last August.

More than 700,000 travelers from Israel are expected to visit Greece in 2019, according to figures released by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global passenger traffic results for 2018 showing that demand rose by a healthy 6.5% compared to full-year 2017.

Greece’s 14 regional airports run by Fraport Greece registered a 12.3% rise in passenger traffic in January this year, compared to the same month in 2018.

Greece has reported an 80 percent rise in arrivals from India in 2018 over 2017, following the Greek Tourism Ministry’s strategy to make the country a sought after destination for …

Greece has achieved a decade-long record of visitor figures from Belgium, growing arrivals from the country to over 530,000 for 2018, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The islands of the North Aegean, which have been on the receiving end of refugee and migrant flows from neighboring Turkey, recorded improved tourism results in 2018.

Luxury travel specialist Sovereign has included Crete among the world’s top five holiday destinations for those seeking to get the best variety of culture, relaxation and entertainment.

London is the most popular destination for travel this Valentine’s weekend (February 14-17), according to the results of a travel survey conducted by Ryanair.

Outbound travel from Europe grew by 5 percent in the first eight months of 2018, and is set to expand even further this year, according to the ITB World Travel …

Cosco broke a new record in 2018, handling a total of 4.90 million teu and making Piraeus the second largest port in the Mediterranean after Valencia.

Greece is expecting the number of travelers from the US to Greek destinations to double this year on the back of a 25 percent rise in incoming US tourism in …

The economic crisis, which took a bite out of Greeks’ wages or even left them unemployed, has led an ever-growing number to turn to short-term rentals.

Demand for luxury cruises has been on the rise during the last few years, a trend continuing into 2019, according to Athens-based agency Cruiseway Travel.

The short-term rental of properties in Greece has begun to create problems to the traditional long-term rental market, according to a Grant Thornton study.

Thessaloniki Port, the second largest container port in Greece, can boost activity in the Balkan region and Southeastern Europe, once upgrade works are completed.