Tag: Greece

According to the latest official data, tourism revenues in Portugal and Greece showed growth during the first nine months of 2025, though monthly performance reflected notable seasonal variations. Portugal Tourism Revenue Continues to Grow Data from the Bank of Portugal (BdP) show that in September 2025, Portugal’s tourism revenue reached €3.213 billion, up 4.2% year-on-year, […]

According to the Bank of Greece’s November 2025 Report, the Indices of Apartment Prices recorded by 7.7% in 3Q2025. During the first three quarters of 2025, apartment prices rose by 7.1%, 7.6%, and 7.7%, respectively. This trend indicates that after the sharp slowdown in 2024, the market is now entering a phase of mild but […]

Greece’s largest urban redevelopment project — Aenaon Metropolitan Park — is progressing steadily according to a clear timeline. Speaking at a conference in Athens, Attica Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias confirmed that the international tender is already underway. The contractor will be officially appointed in January 2026, with the entire project scheduled for completion by late […]

According to the European Travel Commission (ETC) in its quarterly report “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects”, Greece has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing international tourism destinations in 2025. Driven by climate changes, tech trends, and strong price competitiveness, Greece is attracting an increasing number of visitors from Europe, North America, and Asia. Among German travelers […]

Foreign buyers of Greek holiday homes have turned to more expensive and luxurious assets in 2025. According to an analysis by a company that specializes in buying and selling holiday homes to foreigners, in 2025 there is a tripling of the percentage of buyers who prefer properties worth 600,000 euros or over, which is now […]

Greece’s hotel sector continued to post steady growth in 2025, with revenues rising by 7.7 percent year-on-year in the first nine months, according to the latest Greek Hospitality Industry Performance report by GBR Consulting. According to the data, resorts led the performance, posting the strongest gains in room revenue, while Athens and Thessaloniki showed mixed […]

Greece’s air passenger traffic rose by 4.1 percent in September compared to the same month in 2024, outperforming both the European Union and continental averages, according to the latest preliminary air traffic report released by European airport trade body Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe). The data highlights another strong month for Athens International Airport […]

Aviation contributes USD 29.7 billion to Greece’s GDP – equal to 12.5 percent of the national economy – and supports nearly half a million jobs, according to a new report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report, “The Value of Air Transport to Greece”, highlights the strategic role of aviation in driving national […]

Turkish and Israeli nationals are emerging as leading investors in Greece’s Golden Visa program, reshaping its traditional landscape once dominated by Chinese buyers. The surge comes even as overall application numbers continue to fall sharply following new rules that raised the minimum property investment thresholds. Changing investor landscape According to recent data from the Greek […]

According to the latest statistical bulletin released by the Research Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE), Greece’s short-term rental market maintained strong momentum throughout the summer and September 2025, reaching historic highs. The steady increase in available listings and occupancy rates demonstrates the maturity of the sector and signals a growing trend: Greece’s tourism […]

As 2025 draws to a close, Greece’s inflation rate continues to decline, bringing positive news for household finances and the tourism sector. The trend signals that the Greek economy is entering a more stable and resilient phase. Inflation Falls Below ECB Target According to the latest data from Eurostat, Greece’s Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices […]

The “Pearl of the Ionian Sea” — Corfu — is entering a new chapter in luxury marine tourism. The Hellenic Parliament has officially approved a €50 million investment for the construction of a state-of-the-art superyacht marina, positioning Corfu among the Mediterranean’s premier luxury nautical destinations. The new marina will be developed as a modern tourist […]

The Golden Visa residence permit-for-investments program is rapidly returning to a more normal pace after a sharp increase in demand, recording successive and larger annual decreases in the rate of submission of new applications. Based on the latest Migration Ministry data, in September this year there was a 49.7% drop in the number of residence […]

As travel receipts from tourism increase, state revenues are also expanding, not only from business taxation and VAT, but also from fees imposed on tourism activities, such as the climate resilience fee and the cruise passenger fee. In the period from July 21, when the implementation of the cruise measure began, until October 21, state […]

According to the latest monthly report from INSETE, the Research Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Greece’s tourism industry is on track for a historic record in 2025. Visitor arrivals, tourism revenue, and the short-term rental market have all reached new highs, confirming Greece’s position as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations. Surge in […]