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2026 a year of rising prices for Greece’s “Airbnb” market: how occupancy and rates moved over the first nine months
Short-term rentals in Greece saw nationwide occupancy hold steady at 34.8% over the first nine months of 2026, while the average nightly rate rose 7.9% to €121.5, according to hosthub's analysis of more than 17,000 properties
Athens Airport opens a bridge to the U.S. West Coast as Alaska Airlines operates the longest flight in its history
A record for Alaska Airlines with an Athens connection and a 6,197-mile, 12-hour flight. The U.S. market is expanding at Greece’s largest airport
Housing: How much prices have risen on the Greek islands — Crete leads with +50% over five years
Average asking price in Crete is now €2,250 per sq. m., up from €1,500 per sq. m. in 2021 — On the Aegean islands, the average asking price reached €2,941/sq. m. this year, while in the Ionian islands it stands at €2,531/sq. m.
Airport chaos: the 2,700 flights a day and the reasons behind the delays
The explosive rise in air traffic, the bottleneck of arrivals and departures during peak hours and the European Union's strict entry-exit checks are exposing staff shortages, capacity problems and technical shortcomings
Why Greece ranked among Europe’s worst for flight delays, according to air traffic controllers
Today’s broad-based meeting with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the Hellenic Air Navigation Services (HANS), air traffic controllers, the management “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport management, and airlines—Solutions are being sought for capacity and air traffic management; what do Eurocontrol’s data show?
Real Estate: Prices stagnated in 2026 but remain very high — Buyer profiles by area in Attica
Market players note stabilization as well as "corrections" - The western suburbs are attracting young families - The northern suburbs maintain their appeal to high-income earners - Central Athens and Piraeus attract entrepreneurs - The coastal area remains a magnet for foreign buyers
Major international brands double down on mykonos as new luxury hospitality projects arrive
Four Seasons, Fouquet’s and MGallery among the glamorous investments – Despite Middle East-related turbulence, Mykonos remains at the forefront of the Mediterranean’s premium destinations
