Industry Reports & Trends

Although 2016 had its fair share of airline tragedies, experts are saying that it was one of the safest years in the history of aviation.

Passenger numbers at Athens International Airport reached a new record high in 2016 at 20.02 million.

Greece is a favorite destination for Austrian holidaymakers judging by their pre-bookings, according to TUI Austria.

Cruise passengers to Greece recorded a 5 percent increase in 2016, making it a ”good year” for the industry compared to 2015, according to the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Despite forecasts of robust growth for the international cruise travel industry, the sector in Greece is barely keeping its head above the water with local industry insiders speaking of a 25 percent decline in traffic for 2017 and the same trend in 2018.

At the dawn of the new year, travelers are making dreams and tourism professionals are making plans for the days ahead. And by the looks of things, travel is taking a turn for the more genuine. Adventure and hands-on experience go hand-in-hand this year leaving the good old sit-back-and-do-nothing scheme behind.

Greek tourism professionals are welcoming what appears to be a revival of German traveler interest in Greek destinations with talk of a 6 percent rise in pre-bookings for the upcoming summer as Germany’s consumer confidence is expected to show signs of improvement this month.

It may still be snowing in most of Europe, but eager holidaymakers are making plans for the summer ahead and Greece appears to be a favourite choice, according to UK travel magazine TTG.

Greece’s increased tourist arrivals during the autumn months this year indicate a reduction in the country’s seasonality, according to SETE Intelligence.

Greek passport holders are among the most privileged in the world, according to Arton Capital’s Passport Index.