Tag: Greece

Greece continues to rank among the most attractive travel destinations for international visitors in 2026, with repeat visitation and resilient travel spending signaling sustained demand across key tourism markets, according to Visa’s new Travel Trends 2026 study. Conducted in collaboration with Ipsos and the Payment Innovation Hub, the survey examined the travel intentions of visitors […]

A total of 624 beaches across Greece have been awarded Blue Flag status this year, placing the country second among 51 countries assessed, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). The country continues to record a steady upward trend, surpassing the 600-award threshold once again and accounting for 14% of all […]

Athens welcomed more visitors, higher spending and stronger international demand in 2025, according to the findings of two annual visitor surveys presented on Tuesday in Athens by the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association. Conducted by GBR Consulting and Athens International Airport (AIA), the studies point to a destination that continues to strengthen its tourism appeal […]

Greece is evolving into a top choice for wealthy foreigners searching for sea view assets. Greece is emerging as a top summer destination for foreign high-net-worth buyers, with interest peaking from four distinct markets: the US, the UK, Northern Europe and the UAE. These are some of the key findings from the “2026 Luxury Lifestyle […]

Climate adaptation, higher-quality experiences and stronger digital infrastructure will shape tourism growth over the next five years, according to Nejc Jus of the World Travel & Tourism Council. In an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) published Saturday, Jus said international tourism continues to expand, with global arrivals rising 5.4% in 2025. The Mediterranean, […]

In 2025, Greece’s tourism sector continued its growth momentum. According to final data from the Bank of Greece, foreign tourist arrivals reached 43.31 million, up 6.4% from 40.69 million in 2024. Alongside the increase in visitor numbers, tourism revenue also recorded solid growth. In 2025, Greece’s total travel receipts reached €23.63 billion, representing a 9.4% […]

Greece’s strong reliance on tourism revenues – accounting for more than 20 percent of total tax income – limits the country’s ability to significantly reduce value-added tax (VAT), according to a senior European tax official. Speaking at the 11th Delphi Economic Forum, Gerasimos Thomas, Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD), said that a […]

In the first quarter of 2026, Greece’s air transport market continued its upward trend. The country’s 39 airports handled 9,282,984 passengers, an increase of 7.6% compared to 8,624,002 passengers in the same period of 2025, indicating a continued recovery in travel and tourism demand. At the same time, flight operations expanded in tandem. During the […]

Greece is now the fifth largest short-term rental destination in Europe, recording a total of 52 million overnight stays in 2025. The figures, based on Eurostat data, highlight the strength of the Greek tourism product and were presented at the 11th Delphi Economic Forum. Matteo Sarzana, Airbnb country manager for Italy and Southern Europe, stressed that any […]

Greece’s state budget recorded a primary surplus of 4.4 billion euros in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected fiscal performance and exceeding the target by 1.66 billion, according to National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Citing ministry data, Pierrakakis said tax revenues reached 17.28 billion euros, outperforming forecasts, while total net revenues amounted […]

Europeans’ desire to travel in 2026 not only remains strong, but also reaches record levels, despite intense pressures from the rising cost of living and worrying developments in the Middle East. At the same time, however, they plan to limit both the duration of their trips and the amount of their spending. The Greek tourism […]

Sale prices of houses in Greece posted an annual increase of 7.8% last year, per Eurostat Home sale prices in Greece were above the European average, but also lower than in several countries, in 2025. According to comparative data based on the Eurostat and Bank of Greece price index, the Greek housing market ranks 10th […]

In the first two months of 2026, Greece’s tourism sector recorded a powerful start. According to the Bank of Greece, tourism receipts exceeded €1 billion, marking a sharp 70.7% increase compared to €589 million during the same period in 2025. This growth was largely driven by a significant rise in international visitors, with inbound arrivals […]

The economic impact of the cruise industry in Greece reached record levels in 2024, confirming its role as a pillar of the national economy. According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) latest Economic Impact Report for the year 2024, conducted by Oxford Economics, the industry generated €3.1 billion in total economic output and contributed […]

The war in the Middle East is raging and air fares are rising under the pressure of increased fuel costs, while Greece is on the threshold of the tourist season. So far, there have been no mass cancellations or a substantial reduction in scheduled seats on incoming flights to Greece. However, the first signs of […]