Surveys, Trends & Stats

Greece’s tourism industry is among the country’s leading employers, with the hospitality and F&B sectors offering the most jobs.

Passenger demand continued its upward trend in April increasing by 11% over the same month a year ago.

Athens secured the 16th spot among the top 20 cities worldwide for cultural enthusiasts, owing to its cultural legacy and a count of 495 historical landmarks.

The majority of swimming sites in Europe were found to be of exceptional quality in 2023 with those in Greece among the Top 5.

The city of Athens in Greece is one of the top 10 cities on the minds of Delta Air Lines’ customers for travel this summer.

Travelers eager to visit Europe but interest shifting to destinations with cooler summer temperatures.

Greece’s airports welcomed over 12.5 million passengers during the first four months of 2024.

The prospects of properties in Greece gaining value in the coming years is the key factor attracting all the more foreign buyers.

The top in demand destinations in Greece for Greek travelers this summer, include Donousa, Vassiliki on Lefkada and Schisma Elounda on Crete.

Occupancy levels at Athens-Attica hotels rose by 7.6% in the January-April period over 2023, but room rates are still lower than those in rival cities.

Waterpark Rhodes and Water City on Crete rank among Europe’s top 10 affordable waterparks to visit this summer.

The average cost of Airbnb-style rentals in Greece this summer appears to be the second highest in Europe, according to AirDNA.

Staff, parts, and plane shortages are set to drive global air fares higher as demand for travel continues to grow.

While 95% of national tourism policies recognize nature as a primary asset, detailed sustainable management plans are often lacking, reveals a new UN Tourism report.

Rethymno, Crete, made it to the top 10 affordable international destinations for US travelers, thanks to its budget-friendly accommodations and sunny climate.

Travelers’ climate perception of Greece remained stable last year despite the heat and the fires, found a recent study by Mabrian.

International passenger arrivals to Greece spiked in March, generating increased spending and reflecting a longer tourist season.

Greece has moved up five spots in the WEF’s Travel & Tourism Development Index ranking 21st among 119 countries for travel and tourism.

International tourist arrivals came even closer to pre-pandemic 2019 levels in Q1 2024 reflecting the sector’s resilience and robust demand for travel.

A total of 1.67 million passengers went through Greece’s 14 regional airports in April marking a 2.8% rise over the same month a year ago.