Surveys, Trends & Stats

The port of the Greek city of Thessaloniki is expected to close this year with a total of 60 cruise ship arrivals compared to just six calls in 2019, a …

Greece’s surge in tourism this year has boosted the Greek economy in the second quarter, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

The performance of airlines in July continued to be strong with some markets approaching pre-COVID levels, according to IATA.

Visitors to Greece were satisfied with the quality and services provided by Greek hotels in July, according to the latest data released by INSETE.

The latest Economic Trends Report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the world’s biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market.

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to rebound in August falling short of pre-pandemic 2019 levels by only 6.1 percent.

A total of 15.4 million people visited Greece in the first seven months of 2022 via air or road fast approaching pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to data released by INSETE.

The ongoing energy crisis and increasing inflationary pressures impacted turnover for almost half of Greek retailers during the traditional summer sales period.

Leading players in Germany’s travel market are interested in Greece’s goal of extending its tourism season into the winter.

Athens, Greece, is one of the top destinations to visit in Europe this fall, offering the best value for money compared to 19 European cities.

Recently released data shows that pre-bookings for stays at short-term rental properties on Greek islands are running well into October.

Some 49,000 vouchers for subsidized vacations in Greece were used for hotel stays in August, according to the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Kolokotroni Street in Athens is among the world’s coolest streets for 2022, according to a survey carried out by Time Out media group.

Athens’ hotels in July saw a ‘remarkable’ rise in occupancy but data for the first seven months of the year has sparked worry among hoteliers.

Athens’ retail market saw a better performance during this year’s summer sales period than in 2021 due to increased tourist flows.

Greece will probably break records in terms of tourism revenue this summer, Alpha Bank said in its latest economic developments report.

Three Greek destinations are among European cities that are ‘overflowing’ with tourists during the summer, according to a list by Holidu.

Scheduled air capacity for Greece is expected to grow by some 2 million seats in the forthcoming incoming flight schedules for the country.

2022 may just be the best tourism year for the islands in the South Aegean, according to data released for this August.

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries.