Arrivals to Greece from the US, increased by 50 percent in June compared to record year 2019, reflecting a positive upward trend.

Tourism is Greece’s “strong card”, set to generate revenues in 2022 that will boost the economy despite the challenges, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Sea and sun holidays are high in demand across Europe this summer with six Greek beach destinations making the Top 10 list, according to a report by ForwardKeys and the World Travel Market (WTM).

All the more travelers from the US are selecting Greece for their summer holidays, according to the US outbound traveler forecast for the 4th of July weekend released by Mabrian.

Research by Mabrian Technologies found that the price increases of five-star hotel rooms in Greece are the highest among all the main Mediterranean destinations.

Greece appears to be the only country in Europe with total and direct air connectivity now exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to ACI Europe.

As countries continue to lift Covid-19 restrictions, Spaniards are being encouraged to travel abroad and Greece is among their top holiday choices, according to ForwardKeys.

Revenues from Greek tourism this year may even exceed 2019 levels although 2022 is a “difficult, complicated and unpredictable” year, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Greece’s travel receipts in April increased by 1,000.4% percent to 647.0 million euros from 58.8 million euros in the same month last year, driven by a strong rise in the number of international arrivals.

Bank of Greece data on Monday showed an 884% increase in tourist arrivals and a 1,000% rise in revenues in April compared to the same month a year ago.

Greece is a favorite destination for French tourists ranking number 1 in the monthly barometer released by L’ Echo Touristique owned by Orchestra leisure platform. 

A total of 14 million passengers flew into Greece in the first five months of the year marking a 377.7% increase compared to the same period in 2021.