Tourism Soars in Greece
Hellenic tourism revenue soared 28% between this January to April, and reached 900 million euros.
Actual tourists increased by 21.1%, in comparison to last year's same time frame and generated over 1.9 million foreigners, as reported by the National Bank of Greece today.
Travelers originating from European Union member states generated 1,022 million; a 23% increase this year. Eurozone nation tourists rose 15.3% and arrivals from other EU states improved by 32.9%.
UK and German tourists enlarged by 44.2% and 14.8%. However, France travelers decreased by 9%. American tourism expanded by 24% to 58,000, while Russia enlarged to 54.2% with 37,000 travelers.
Related items
-
Greek inflation rate fell to 6.5% in February
-
Bank of Greece on tourism: Greece surpasses its competitors with the islands as its "flagship"
-
Anthony Blinken: The background to his visits to Greece and Turkey
-
Greek tourism: Advance bookings point to new revenue record for 2023
-
Economist: Greece rises 9 places in the "democracy index"
