Tag: Greece

After a powerful rebound from the pandemic shock, Greece’s tourism industry is entering a new phase of development. Recent data shows that while the rapid growth in visitor numbers is gradually slowing, tourism revenue and per-capita spending continue to rise, signaling a structural shift from volume-driven expansion to value-led growth. 2023–2025: From Post-Pandemic Rebound to […]

Greece’s property market is undergoing a clear structural transformation in 2025, with foreign investors increasingly concentrating on high-end residential assets. Amid global inflation, geopolitical tensions, and regional instability, Greek real estate is no longer viewed primarily as an affordable holiday option, but as a strategic vehicle for asset protection and long-term value growth. According to […]

Greece’s main railway corridor linking Athens and Thessaloniki is set to become fully operational by summer 2026, with upgraded safety systems along the entire route, according to Alternate Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis. Speaking at an international infrastructure conference, Kyranakis said the line will operate with full signaling, centralized traffic control and automatic braking systems throughout, […]

According to the newly released MMGY Travel Intelligence report, “Portrait of the European Traveler 2025,” Greece has become one of the most desirable travel destinations for Generation Z (Gen Z) travelers in Europe. Over the next three years, Greece ranks among the top three most popular outbound destinations in Europe, trailing only Italy and Spain. […]

Greece’s tourism industry is on track to achieve €23.5 billion in tourism revenue by 2025, according to Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni. Speaking on Monday, she emphasized that following a strong post-pandemic recovery, Greece is shifting its tourism strategy away from volume-driven growth toward a model focused on higher value, year-round tourism, and sustainability. […]

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni outlined new opportunities for expanded Greek-American cooperation in the travel sector during meetings with the US tourism industry this week, following another year of strong growth in American arrivals to Greece. In her visit to the United States, Kefalogianni highlighted the continued surge in US travel to Greece in 2024, when […]

This year, foreign investment enthusiasm in the Greek real estate market has noticeably cooled. According to Balance of Payments data from the Bank of Greece, the share of real estate within foreign direct investment (FDI) has declined. Declining Share of Real Estate in Foreign Investment Data shows that in the first half of the year, […]

Greece’s real estate market has officially entered a phase of full recovery. According to the latest processed data from the Bank of Greece House Price Index, by the end of Q3 2025, national housing prices had surpassed their 2008 peak by 7.14%. Since the market bottom in 2017, home prices have surged by an impressive […]

Greece continues to establish itself as a secure and high-value market for luxury vacation and lifestyle properties, with top locations including Mykonos, Paros, Athens and Corfu. According to a new report, the country continues to attract both holiday home seekers and investors aiming to build long-term value, as rising expectations and shifting buyer preferences reshape […]

The Greek capital Athens claimed two major global honors at the World Travel Awards 2025, further solidifying its leading position on the international tourism map and marking a new phase in the development of Greece’s tourism industry. Athens was named “World’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2025” and, for the first time, won “World’s Leading City […]

New data from German travel giant TUI shows that Greece is emerging as one of the most popular summer destinations for 2026. From Crete and Rhodes to Kos and Corfu, bookings have risen sharply, reflecting the ongoing enthusiasm of German travelers for Greek holidays. Multiple Greek Islands Become Booking Stars According to TUI: Each year, […]

These regions were once the primary choices for middle- and lower-income families. Today, rapidly rising rents are intensifying pressure across the entire rental market According to a new survey by Greece Sotheby’s International Realty, annual luxury home sales in Greece have reached €800 million to €1 billion. However, compared with the €50 billion luxury property […]

Latest data from the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum shows a continued decline in applications for Golden Visa residence permits. In October 2025, only 458 applications were submitted — a 49% drop compared to the same month in 2024. From January to October 2025, the total number of applications reached 6,212, down about 12% […]

Early booking momentum is accelerating sharply across Greek destinations for 2026, driven by increasingly price-sensitive international travelers who are securing lower rates well in advance. New analysis from Nelios, a leading Greek digital marketing agency specializing in hotel direct bookings, shows a 33.3 percent rise in pre-bookings and a 19.2 percent increase in revenue compared […]

The first few gusts of cold wind in Athens and the first snow flakes in northern Greece have brought an increase in inquiries and bookings at hotels in mountainous and semi-mountainous destinations ahead of the upcoming festive season. A considerable share of rooms have already been booked and availability in many destinations appears limited. The […]