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Tourism: International air arrivals fell in April for the first time since the pandemic

For the first time since the pandemic period – specifically since March 2021 – this April recorded a decline in international air arrivals, reflecting the impact of the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the disruption it has caused to air travel and transport. The drop in April also confirms the volatility that hoteliers […]

Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds

The new study by the University of the Aegean’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory captures the enormous pressure placed on island destinations by tourism, short-term rentals, and vacation homes

Bank of Greece: Tourism activity increased by 38.3% in the first quarter of 2024

The number of foreign tourists reached 3.4 million — a surge also in March despite the war in the Gulf

Greece enters summer strongly with a 9.3% increase in Airbnb demand (tables)

Above the European average in short-term rentals this year, based on the bookings so far, as shown by AirDNA data - The average price for the summer season corresponds to 174 euros

Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the General Assembly of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE)

The event took place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)

New leadership at the Greek-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce

The goal is to strengthen bilateral economic relations and support Greek businesses wishing to play an active role in the reconstruction effort of Ukraine once the war ends

TUI Group: Greece and Spain are the most favored destinations from last-minute bookings

Greece and Spain are emerging as the big winners of last-minute bookings for this summer, as geopolitical uncertainty and the war in Iran are changing the travel habits of European tourists

Tourism Spatial Plan: “Clampdown” on Airbnb, new rules for hotels & islands – “Window” for revisions until end of June

Negotiations and a new 15-day consultation round with the tourism sector aim to soften reactions before the final version of the Joint Ministerial Decision (KYA)

Crete is the leader in Greek tourism, 5.6 million international arrivals in 2025 (+5.5%)

Heraklion maintains the 2nd place nationwide, while Chania strengthens its position - Strong and the increase in domestic traffic (+9.8%)

Ryanair cuts 12 routes in Greece — 10 from Thessaloniki & calls for a “freeze” on airport charges

Fraport strikes back, calling the claims unfounded and pretextual

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