Tag: Greece

Sometimes, if we only look at the big picture of the European hotel market as a whole slowly growing, it is easy to overlook a more specific question: where exactly is capital flowing, and why is it going there? When we shift the perspective from the broader European landscape down to the city level, a […]

For decades, Port of Piraeus, located in the city of Piraeus within the Athens metropolitan area, has functioned as the primary maritime gateway to Athens. As the 4th largest port in Europe and the largest in the Eastern Mediterranean, its role has long been clear — a transit hub connecting mainland Greece to the islands […]

Athens International Airport (AIA) recorded punctuality levels above the European average in February 2026, according to the latest Airport Performance Network (APN) report released by ACI Europe. The Greek airport achieved an arrival punctuality rate of 82.7 percent and a departure punctuality rate of 82.5 percent, placing it among the top performers in the category […]

Last year was another strong one for the housing market, as the average annual increase was 7.8% compared to 9.1% in 2024, according to the Bank of Greece’s sales price indices. An important feature of the previous year is the impact that the “My Home II” program seems to have had on the prices of […]

Passenger traffic across all 39 Greek airports rose by 9.1 percent in the first two months of 2026, reaching 5,809,923 travelers compared to 5,327,665 during the same period last year, according to data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP). The figures include traffic from 24 state-managed airports, Athens International Airport […]

As global travel patterns continue to evolve, Greece is entering a new phase of tourism development marked by a shifting visitor base. Recent data suggests that long-haul demand is no longer driven solely by traditional Western markets. Instead, China and India are rapidly emerging as critical growth engines, reshaping Greece’s inbound tourism strategy. Asia’s Rising […]

In recent years, the Greece real estate market has entered a phase of structural growth. Latest data shows that in 2025, property purchase demand increased by 17% year-on-year, while rental searches rose by 5%. From a broader perspective, this is not just a cyclical rebound—it reflects a deeper shift in how people approach living and […]

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued its strong upward trend in February, reaching 1.98 million travelers – a 13.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. According to data released by the airport, both domestic and international traffic recorded significant gains during the month. Domestic passenger numbers rose by 9.9 percent […]

The Greece real estate market in 2025 continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum. According to the latest analysis from Spitogatos Insights, demand for homes for sale in Greece increased by 17% compared to 2024, while searches for rental properties rose 5% year-on-year. One of the most notable trends is the surge in interest from international […]

The US ranks first among the 10 most important markets for foreign visitors at Athens Airport, with 1.18 million passengers last year and a 12% increase compared to 2024. That highlights the momentum that the American market has developed in recent years for Athens. The UK is No 2, with 770,000 passengers and a 5% […]

Greece remains one of the three most popular summer destinations for German travelers as overall travel spending from Germany reached a new record high of 87.9 billion euros in 2025, according to the German Travel Association (DRV). Presenting the figures at the opening press conference of ITB Berlin 2026 on Monday, DRV President Albin Loidl […]

Over the past few days, several reports from Greek media discussing a new wave of tax audits targeting real estate transactions across Greece. For those who have been following the Greek property market closely, this development is quite significant. Greek tax authorities are reportedly strengthening supervision over property deals, especially those involving unclear sources of […]

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described 2025 as a record year for Greek tourism, citing travel receipts of 23.63 billion euros and revenue growth that outpaced the rise in visitor numbers. In a weekly review post on Sunday, Mitsotakis said that “2025 was a record year, with travel receipts reaching 23.63 billion euros”, marking an […]

Based on existing bookings, tourism market estimates for 2026 suggest that the positive trend after last year’s record figures is set to continue. This year, tourism receipts are expected to increase by at least 5%, barring any unforeseen economic and geopolitical developments. If this scenario holds, the amounts inflowing from Greece’s top five markets will […]

In 2025, the balance of travel services showed a surplus of €20.25 billion, up from a surplus of €18.79 billion in 2024. According to the Bank of Greece, travel receipts rose by €2.03 billion, or 9.4%, to €23.62 billion, while travel payments also increased by €565.5 million, or 20.2%, to €3.37 billion. The rise in […]