Surveys, Trends & Stats

The Greek island of Skiathos is the second best European island to visit this summer, according to a survey by Lonely Planet.

Greece was among the Top 10 most visited destinations in the world in 2023 driven by strong tourist demand.

SETE is cautiously optimistic for Greek tourism this year after reviewing data on arrivals and revenues for the first five months of 2024.

Despite inflationary pressures and the cost of living crisis, travelers in Europe are still planning to spend more on trips this year.

The number of holidaymakers from Turkey to Greece increased by 90% in 2023 while Greeks continue to choose the neighboring country for their vacation.

Acceptance and and local legislation regarding equal rights affect LGBTQ+ travelers decision-making when choosing a destination.

Greece is in the top 3 cruise tourism destinations in the Mediterranean welcoming 7 million passengers and 5,230 cruise ship port calls in 2023.

Pride events are attracting travelers to Greece this month with Athens winning over millennials and GenZs picking EuroPride in Thessaloniki.

Greece was among EU states marking the smallest rise in the number of overnight stays by foreign travelers in the first quarter of the year.

Road trip fans worldwide have hailed the Greek island of Kefalonia as one of the best destinations for scenic drives.

UK residents planning their vacation in the upcoming months have placed Greece high on their wish lists, rating the country as the best-value destination.

Hospitality services providers in Greece are prioritizing alternative strategies to reduce seasonality and boost revenue per arrival amid new challenges.

Greece is expected to break a new record in tourist arrivals this year as it moves forward with the implementation of a sustainable development model.

Athens International Airport was among Europe’s best performing airports in its category in April compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Greeks are traveling more internationally but still less than before 2019 choosing the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands as outbound destinations.

Athens is found to be among the top 10 sunniest cities in Europe, boasting 262.2 hours of sun per month, according to the holiday rental portal Holidu

Athens is a top-choice European destination for students seeking their next adventure, according to a recent list compiled by CEOWORLD.

The number of international arrivals to Greece broke a new record in the January-April period up by an additional 420,000.

Some 5 billion travelers are expected to boost net airline profits in 2024 to 30.5 billion euros, reflecting a steady pace of recovery, said IATA.

Sixty-one percent of travelers last year avoided visiting destinations due to overtourism making it crucial to address the growing problem.