Surveys, Trends & Stats

The ETC has released new guidelines to help national tourism organizations (NTOs) effectively plan and respond to major disruptions at every stage, from preparation to recovery.

Airbnb is urging New York to amend Local Law 18 (LL18), based on data collected one year after its implementation.

The ETC highlights the increasing severity of crises impacting the tourism industry, emphasizing the need for heightened preparedness.

The US is the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.

The performance of hotels in Athens and Attica continues to show positive trends, even surpassing many of their main competitor cities.

Travelers are flocking to Greece’s lesser-known destinations, with a significant rise in visitor numbers to quieter locales, says Mabrian.

Short-term rental beds in Greece doubled between 2019 and 2023, outpacing the 3.5% increase in hotel beds during the same period.

Greece’s cruise industry is on track to surpass 7 million passengers this year, according to Greece’s union of cruise ship owners.

Greek cruise ship owners have submitted proposals to the government to improve safety and operations.

The average consumer price for holiday packages in Greece in July surpassed the increase observed across the EU.

Short-term rental listings in Greece have been on an uninterrupted upward trend since the start of the year.

The port of Piraeus climbed to 4th place in European container rankings, despite a general decline in container traffic across leading EU ports.

Despite a decline in average tourist spending, Greece is on track for a record year in tourism income, driven by a significant increase in visitor numbers.

New INSETE statistics reveal a substantial increase in road arrivals to Greece, with 6.3 million entries from January to July, marking a 13.8% rise.

July was another positive month for the airline industry and all regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Inbound tourist traffic to Greece in June increased by 8.8%, with notable rises in arrivals from the UK, Italy, and Germany.

Greece is the second most popular destination for British travelers seeking package holidays, according to a survey by HSBC UK.

Passenger traffic across all of Greece’s airports serving commercial flights increased by 9.5% in the first seven months of 2024.

Greek tourism revenue increased by 12.2% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 6.921 billion euros.

The Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Airbnb accommodations across Europe declined in July, with Greece experiencing the largest decrease.