Surveys, Trends & Stats

The reopening of China will accelerate global tourism recovery and serve as a major boost to economic growth, says the UNWTO.

The gentrification of Athens over the last few years is impacting the life of residents and the viability of businesses, says a GSEVEE study.

Athens Airport ranks first among Europe’s top 3 airports singled out for punctuality of arrivals and departures for the third week of February.

Almost 700 million trips were made in 2022 reflecting a 90% rise in outbound travel, according to the IPK World Travel Monitor.

The islands are giving Greece a head start over its main tourism rivals setting solid foundations for 2023.

Occupancy rates in all of Greece’s travel destinations have hit 100% for the three-day Clean Monday holiday weekend (February 25-27) giving a very welcoming boost to domestic tourism.

Tourist flows in Athens surpassed pre-pandemic levels in February, showing a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2019.

Almost 30 million people chose to holiday in Greece last year with more than 4 million Brits leading the way.

The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts.

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019.

Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead.

A new survey shows the Greek island of Paros as one of the most romantic destinations in the world with over 141 million views on TikTok.

Greece was among the top destinations in the Mediterranean to win over travelers last year, an ETC study found.

Greek hospitality and F&B businesses warn that taxes and rising energy costs are a threat to their viability.

Research by Celebrity Cruises found that British travelers want to visit Athens, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini and Mykonos this year.

Passenger traffic through Greece’s airports in January surpassed both 2022 and pre-Covid 2019 levels, says the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece’s airports have been ranked based on Google user ratings, with Nea Achialos airport named the country’s best and Heraklion airport the worst.

The three-day Carnival weekend which culminates on February 27 is set to boost Greek hotel businesses.

Tapping into digital innovation to enhance the tourist experience is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.