Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Winter destinations in Greece, including popular places like Arachova, Pelion and Ioannina are seeing occupancy levels soar to 85-90 percent for the three-day New Year holiday, according to data released by the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX). POX President Grigoris Tasios said bookings concern domestic travelers
Photo source: WTTC International business travel professionals are concerned about the potential economic impacts from the emerge of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the global industry, according to a recent poll conducted by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Earlier this month, GBTA surveyed its membership of global travel
Arrivals and overnight stays in hotels and tourist campsites in Greece recorded a strong increase during the first nine months of the year compared to the corresponding period of 2020. Provisional data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) showed that hotels, similar establishments and tourist campsites in Greece saw a year-on-year increase of 63.2 percent […]
Symi island, Greece UK travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has released a list of the “Best Greek islands to Visit in 2022” that includes popular vacation spots but also lesser-known destinations. CNT’s writer Rachel Howard reveals 23 Greek islands travelers should visit next year citing their unique culture, nature, dramatic coastlines, luxury hotels, experiences,
Photo source: diaNEOsis All the more international film productions are selecting Greek destinations as filming locations mainly due to the country’s unique landscapes and the financial incentives offered by the Greek state. According to a study released recently by Athens-based research and policy institute diaNEOsis, Greece now has the opportunity to attract more foreign
Photo source: South Aegean Tourism Initiative The inflow of tourists to Greece almost doubled between January and October, while the average expenditure per trip also showed a significant increase by 23.7 percent, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) data. Announced on Wednesday, the data revealed an increase in travel receipts during the first ten months […]
Photo source: Region of Attica Greece managed to cover significant lost ground in 2021 with tourism revenues in the first 10 months of the year to October exceeding the 10-billion-euro mark, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said. More specifically, according to central bank data, tourism revenue over the 10-month period came to 10.195 billion euros […]
Greece managed to extend its tourist season by several months this year achieving a 344.2 percent increase in traveler flows in November over the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said. The number of international arrivals for the same month also rose by 524.7 percent to 426,284, the HCAA said, against November 2020 […]
Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas The National Bank of Greece (NBG) revised upward its projected annual forecast for growth to 8.5 percent from 7.5 percent in September citing rebounding tourism, surging domestic demand and strong exports. According to NBG’s “Greece Macro Flash” report, GDP is on a strong upward trend in the third […]
Greece has been ranked third worldwide for its sea & sun tourism product, according to findings released by INSETE, the Greek Tourism Confederation’s (SETE) research body. According to part 2 of INSETE’s “Greek Tourism 2030 | Action Plans” study conducted by Deloitte – Remaco and titled “Products and Markets”, Greece’s sea & sun product “is by […]


















