TOURISM

ENGLISH EDITION

Hotel arrivals and overnight stays up 74.4% and 79.7%, in 2022

The annual bed occupancy rate in hotels and similar establishments was 51.1% in 2022 from 42.9% in 2021, while 59.1% of all arrivals and 66% of all overnight stays were recorded in the months from July until October.

18 Ιουλ 2023 20:43

ENGLISH EDITION

Sudden cancellations from Germany, a "bell" for Greek tourism

Cancellations corresponding to 10% of the expected arrivals from Germany have been recorded recently. Strong competition from Turkey. Fears that record forecasts will be contradicted this year.

15 Ιουν 2023 14:23

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Hyatt Announces Plans for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts Brand Debut in Greece

Zoëtry Halkidiki, a new boutique, all-inclusive resort, expected to mark the second Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts property in the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt European portfolio.

16 Μάιος 2023 15:25

ENGLISH EDITION

The role of Tourism in the reconstruction of the Greek Economy

Τhe Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, explained, the target included in the 2022 national budget was for the industry of tourism to reach 80% of the 2019 performance.

14 Δεκ 2022 16:09

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Travel receipts in Greece up 92.1% in January-August of 2022

The balance of travel services in August 2022 showed a surplus of 3,828.3 million euros, up from a surplus of 3,018.6 million euros in August 2021, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece on Monday.

24 Οκτ 2022 22:16

ENGLISH EDITION

EOT and Viber offer new series of free stickers promoting Greek summer holidays

They include Greek and English expressions, and will augment the site's information for travellers who want to plan a trip to Greece. The stickies are free to download and available until November 11, 2022.

17 Αυγ 2022 08:18

ENGLISH EDITION

Tourism boom in Greece prompts hotel investors to redraw investments plans

Despite the pandemic, uncertainty and the war in Ukraine, the flow of hotel investments remains strong with many new projects earmarked for Athens' two hotspots, the city center and the Athenian Riviera.

26 Ιουλ 2022 08:40

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Mitsotakis announces doubling of budget in program 'Tourism for All'

This program provides a 150-euro virtual coupon which is then used at hotels and accommodations nationwide. The coupon's value is 200 euros for people with special needs who are more than 67% physically challenged.

22 Ιουλ 2022 21:57

ENGLISH EDITION

German buyers rise to top spot among foreign home investors Greece

This places Germans in top spot among second home buyers in the country, above investors from other European countries, such as the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK.

05 Ιουλ 2022 22:19

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Kikilias: Our aim is to extend the tourism season

The minister also referred to the very positive, as he called them, messages from the bookings and arrivals of first tourists to Greece.

07 Μάιος 2022 22:53

ENGLISH EDITION

Hotels in Rhodes join forces to nurture forest in 10-year plan

In comments to Business Daily, Nektarios Kalogirou, head of Giatifisi said that the plan has been in the making since last year and that it took months of work to finalize how all the sides will work together.

23 Σεπ 2021 07:42

ENGLISH EDITION

Greek travel receipts up 139.7 pct in Jan - July, BoG report says

According to Bank of Greece non - residents' arrivals soared 240 pct in July totaling 2,815,000, representing 50 pct of their July 2019 level, while travel receipts accounted for 61.4 pct of July 2019 levels.

20 Σεπ 2021 15:28