Industry experts believe that Greece’s diverse natural landscape has the potential to attract hundreds of thousands of Greek and international visitors—provided it is properly developed and promoted.
The 15,000 Russian tourists who visited this year spent around 1,000 euros per capita, totaling 15.2 million euros.
Tourists continue to visit Greece off-season into Sept. with the number of inbound travelers up by 6.6% and a 7.9% rise in travel receipts.
Greece held a prominent position within the exhibition space, with its main entrance adorned digitally in Greek colors.
Specifically, the minister announced a cruise passenger levy of 20 euros per person disembarking at the ports of Mykonos and Santorini, and 5 euros at other Greek ports, applicable from June 1 to Sept. 30
According to the BoG figures, travel revenues in the first six months of 2024 reached €6.9 billion, compared to €6.1 billion in the same period of 2023, generating an additional €754 million in 2024 compared to 2023
In Vonitsa, Aetolia-Acarnania, the Varko Bay resort is emerging as the first ultra-luxury retreat by Banyan Tree in Europe
The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) realized its “out of home” campaign - from May 24 to June 13 - aimed at attracting the dynamic French audience and the millions of visitors set to arrive in Paris for the Olympic Games.
Santorini Hoteliers Association President Antonis Pagonis told British media that, "we, as hoteliers of a welcoming island, say yes to any form of tourist activity, but obviously with limits."
According to the publication, Paros is currently a quieter alternative to Greece's more touristy islands, but it is rapidly developing and gaining fame
Analysts at the National Bank of Greece (NGB) estimate that in 2024 Greek tourism could achieve new records, with arrivals reaching 35 million tourists
British Airways has significantly contributed to this growth, reporting a 6.6% increase in passengers in the first four months of this year compared to last year.
20.6 billion euros in related revenues topped the previous year’s figure by 16.5%
Bookings are already witnessing a double-digit increase from last year, and Crete, a favorite destination for Germans, ranks third in demand after Mallorca and Antalya
The estimates reflect a rise of about 10% in arrivals and about a 15% increase in the number of passengers expected at our ports this year
As the BoG figures show, travel receipts amounted to 20.459 billion euros, a 12.7% uptick from 18.151 billion euros in 2019
Major cruise lines are avoiding the area by canceling or adjusting itineraries, and have not scheduled any passage in the area until the Spring
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Athens records a 6% rise in international arrivals compared to 2019, while other major southern European cities record declines
This year's revenue was 10% higher than the record year of 2019
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