Industry Reports & Trends

Tourism’s contribution to Greece’s economy accounted for 13% of the country’s total GDP in 2023.

While global passenger traffic continues to rise, IATA warns that supply chain issues are hindering airlines’ ability to acquire the aircraft needed to meet growing demand.

Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, and key destinations in Oceania, Africa, and the Americas are set to dominate international travel demand in the first half of 2025.

The Greek passport maintains its position as one of the world’s most powerful, ranking 6th on the Henley Passport Index, the same as in 2024.

Crete ranks among Europe’s and the world’s top destinations on TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards ‘Best of the Best’ lists.

The Port of Piraeus achieved remarkable success in 2024, setting new records in cruise passenger traffic and homeporting.

Greece ranks among the top destinations for affluent travelers in 2025, according to a report released by luxury travel network Virtuoso.

Aeromexico and Riyadh King Khalid International Airport have been named the most punctual global airline and airport of 2024, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

A survey has included Thessaloniki and Heraklion among the least anxiety-inducing cities in the world for American travelers seeking to unwind.

Greece’s tourism sector closed 2024 on a high note and set new records in both revenue and visitor arrivals, according to INSETE.