Industry Reports & Trends

Greece is taking a leading role globally in the restart of MICE tourism with its health protocols and best practices, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Early bookings and airline seats from Belgium to Greece for summer 2022 are increasing significantly, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Mabrian Technologies compares the aviation carbon footprint of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece for 2019 with 2022 in its new carbon footprint indicator.

Despite the anticipated strong performance of tourism in Greece this year, the negative impact of inflation is expected to drag down private spending, according to the Bank of Greece.

Greece’s hotel sector recouped 60% of pre-pandemic 2019 turnover levels marking a recovery of 170%, a new study released by ICAP CRIF found.

Greece in February was one of the leading topics of discussion on the internet with its online reputation exceeding rival destinations in terms of popularity, says a recent study.

The Greek city of Kalamata and the islands of Kefalonia and Mykonos are among the top 20 “Best Destinations for Scenic Driving around the World”, says a survey by DiscoverCars.

Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece has not recorded cancellations for vacations this season but new bookings have stopped at the moment due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

One in four travelers chose to holiday on one of the South Aegean islands placing the region in the lead in terms of Greece’s arrivals, overnight stays and revenues in 2021.