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Jan 28, 13:10

Strong Early 2025 Flight Bookings Signal Record Year for Greek Tourism

Early 2025 flight bookings to Greece show significant increases (16.6% in January, 18.1% in February, 15.5% in March), indicating a potentially stronger tourism year than 2024, driven by increased demand and positive projections from major tour operators like TUI AG; however, geopolitical factors re...

Strong Early 2025 Flight Bookings Signal Record Year for Greek Tourism

Early 2025 flight bookings to Greece show significant increases (16.6% in January, 18.1% in February, 15.5% in March), indicating a potentially stronger tourism year than 2024, driven by increased demand and positive projections from major tour operators like TUI AG; however, geopolitical factors re...

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What are the key early indicators suggesting a record-breaking year for Greek tourism in 2025?

Early indicators suggest a strong 2025 for Greek tourism, potentially exceeding 2024. January, February, and March flight bookings show increases of 16.6%, 18.1%, and 15.5%, respectively, according to INSETE data. TUI AG, a major European tour operator, anticipates further growth, expecting to bring approximately 4 million travelers to Greece this year.

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Dec 11, 01:09

Greek Tourist Spending Surges 14% According to Visa, Exceeding Official Figures

Visa's analysis shows a 14% increase in tourist spending in Greece from October 2023 to September 2024, exceeding the Bank of Greece's figures and revealing increased digital payments, particularly in Athens, and an extended tourist season.

Greek Tourist Spending Surges 14% According to Visa, Exceeding Official Figures

Visa's analysis shows a 14% increase in tourist spending in Greece from October 2023 to September 2024, exceeding the Bank of Greece's figures and revealing increased digital payments, particularly in Athens, and an extended tourist season.

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What are the potential long-term implications of this data for the Greek tourism sector, and what measures could further optimize its growth?

The extended tourist season, with stronger-than-expected spending in March (19%), April (17%), and September (15%), indicates a potential for further economic growth by extending the season beyond peak months. This shift necessitates infrastructural improvements to support the increased digital payments.

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Dec 19, 13:11

Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness

A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.

Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness

A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.

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How does the disproportionate taxation of Greece's hotel sector affect its competitiveness and overall contribution to the national economy?

A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) reveals that Greece's hotel sector faces disproportionately high taxes compared to other industries, impacting its competitiveness. In 2019, taxes constituted 19.1% of the final hotel product's production cost, significantly higher than the 15.6% in 2010 and considerably above the average for other sectors.

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