Surveys, Trends & Stats

A survey by HIT-CERTH, conducted in cooperation with Uber, identifies the need for improved public transportation in Greece.

Eurostat data ranks Greece 7th among 35 European countries for overnight stays at tourist accommodations during the first half of 2024.

In August 2024, Greece set a new record in the availability of short-term rentals, with 232,841 properties offering a total of 1,022,633 beds.

State-run regional airports in Greece served over 5.8 million passengers during the summer 2024 months.

Greece saw a nearly 10% rise in international arrivals by both air and road during January-August.

Despite a fourth consecutive month of declining occupancy in August, Athens-Attica hotels reported a strong overall performance during January-August.

Road arrivals to Greece are on course for a new record this year, with figures for the January to August 2024 period showing significant growth.

An increase in seat capacity on incoming flights to Greece is observed for the autumn months, according to data by INSETE.

Data from Greece’s current tourism season reflect both positive trends and challenges, according to boutique hospitality strategists at Square Lime.

Two Greek islands are most affected by overtourism during the summer months, according to a study by Evaneos and Roland Berger.

Greece is experiencing an increase in tourist arrivals this year, but changing spending habits are evident, according to the Bank of Greece.

Athens is one of the top autumn destinations for North American travelers this year, according to booking data from AAA.

UK citizens are currently more confident about traveling overseas than they were at this time last year, according to ABTA – The Travel Association.

Around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, only 4% less than in 2019.

Passenger traffic at all Greek airports saw a 9.1% increase during January-August compared to the same period last year.

Eurostat will host a webinar on September 18 to present the latest tourism statistics, offering valuable insights into the European sector.

Passenger traffic at the 14 Greek regional airports operated by Fraport marked a 6.4% increase in the first eight months of the year.

Athens International Airport reached new heights in passenger traffic, welcoming over 21 million travelers during January-August, a 13.9% increase compared to 2023.

Nearly 220,000 visitors from Albania boosted Ioannina’s economy in 2023, underscoring the strong ties between Epirus, Greece, and Albania.

Athens ranks 2nd among top foodie destinations, praised for its traditional dishes like bougatsa and moussaka, offering great value and a unique culinary experience.