Surveys, Trends & Stats

Greece is among the most mentioned countries that European and American consumers are open to visit in 2023, according to the European Travel Commission (ETC).

US Travelers boosted tax free shopping in Greece during the January-September 2022 period, according to a survey by Global Blue.

Greeks are becoming more sensitive to environmental protection issues, a WWF study found.

Greece’s hotels and F&B venues stress that rising energy costs and high value-added tax charges are hurting the sustainable development of the HoReCa industry.

A tourism industry recovery is expected in 2023 as people are planning to continue to invest in travel, according to a report by travel marketplace Skyscanner.

Thessaly’s cultural sites and local wines will play a big part in the 2023 tourism promotion program of the northern Greece region.

The popular Greek island of Santorini has been named a Top Global Winter Honeymoon Destination on a list released by Stress Free Car Rental.

Demand for luxury villas in Greece broke all records with 26.3% of all purchases made on the islands of Mykonos and Corfu, according to data by Greece Sotheby’s International Realty.

After the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, soaring energy prices and lack of staff are taking a toll on Greece’s hotel sector.

The global airline industry is expected to post profit for the first time since Covid-19, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Greece is the fifth most popular “Winter Sun” destination for British travelers, according to a survey by UK’s On the Beach online travel specialists.

Greece ranked third in the EU in terms of air passenger transport, marking an 86% increase in 2021 with Athens International Airport leading the way.

Greece is emerging as an attractive destination to do business, improving its attractiveness score in 2022, according to a survey released by PwC.

The ski center located in Vasilitsa, Northern Greece, was named Europe’s Cheapest Ski Center in a recent survey by Holidu.

International air traffic in October grew by 44.6% compared to 2021, recouping 74.2% of 2019 levels, according to data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

CEOs in Europe are adjusting business plans to cope with challenges including inflation, Covid-19 and geopolitical instability, found a survey released by EY.

Greece’s tourism revenues for 2022 are set to exceed forecasts by 3 billion euros, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Airport arrivals to Greece in the January-October period exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 0.8% or 169,000 arrivals, according to INSETE data.

Greek company AXIA Hospitality expects 2023 to be a successful year in terms of bookings for the hotels in its portfolio.

Greece’s tourism sector is one of five industries expected to attract foreign investment through to 2025.