Bank of Greece: travel receipts jump 55.6% in March
The data is of particular significance as March was the month during which new geopolitical tensions emerged in Iran, although no direct impact on tourist flows to Greece has so far been observed. Acc ...
New luxury five-star hotel in Porto Heli opened to public consultation
The proposed investment project, “Porto Heli Hospitality,” concerns the development of a sustainable, mixed-use, high-standard tourist accommodation complex with a total area of 60,006.08 sq.m. The pr ...
Attica Group signals tourism expansion with late May opening of Tinos Beach
According to the company, this investment forms part of the group’s strategy to diversify its activities, aiming to create an integrated tourism offering that combines transportation and hospitality s ...
Property owners set to benefit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In the so-called tri-state area, the demand for accommodation ahead of the matches at MetLife Stadium is driving a dramatic increase in prices and yields. According to Bobby Roufaeal, founder of Settl ...
Tourism under pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean
According to data cited by Reuters, the uncertainty generated by the conflict is resulting in increased booking cancellations, weakened demand for new reservations, and an overall deceleration in tour ...
The iconic Tinos Beach Hotel set to reopen in 2026
As stated in a relevant announcement, the redevelopment of the hotel—carried out by the ferry group Attica Group through Attica Blue Hospitality—marks the revival of an iconic destination, with respec ...
Strategic transformation in the luxury hospitality market
The global luxury travel market was valued at approximately €2.05 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach roughly €3.72–4.46 trillion by the middle of the next decade—reflecting sustained growth in ...
Global tourism expansion: international travel overtakes domestic markets
Global overnight stays are projected to increase from 27.4 billion in 2023 to 38.7 billion by 2030, with the growth of the travel market increasingly driven by individuals crossing borders rather than ...
Bank of Greece: tourism revenues surge by €2B in 2025
Specifically, revenues from inbound tourism reached €23.62 billion in 2025, compared to €21.59 billion in 2024, marking an increase of approximately €2 billion. On an annual basis, non-resident touris ...
Greece’s share of global tourist arrivals has increased
According to the Economic Research Bulletin of Alpha Bank titled “Greek Tourism in 2025: Performance, Prospects, and Challenges”, Europe continues to be the main global tourism hub, attracting over ha ...
Europe’s hidden titans of tourism
In the European Union, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for nearly the entire business landscape, representing 99.8% of non-financial sector companies. They employ approximately 65% o ...
Athens and Thessaloniki lead efforts toward year-round activity
Although demand is not evenly distributed throughout the year, extended operational periods for businesses and better utilization of infrastructure strengthen the sector's sustainability.Athens: S ...