Greece’s tourism sector posted a surplus of €6 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 9.1% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Bank of Greece on Thursday.
Between January and June, travel receipts reached €7.6 billion, up 11% year-on-year, supported by a 10.1% rise in average spending per overnight stay. Travel payments also rose by 24%, highlighting the strength of outbound tourism from Greece.
Tourism, which accounts for more than a quarter of the country’s GDP, continues to be a vital driver of economic growth. Receipts from visitors from the European Union increased by 8.5% to €4.1 billion, while revenues from non-EU countries rose by 13.7% to €3.2 billion.
Germany, France, and Italy remained the largest eurozone contributors, while Britain added €1.2 billion—a 7.3% increase. The United States saw the strongest growth among key markets, with receipts jumping 29.4% to €704.3 million.
The total number of inbound travellers stood at 11.7 million, almost unchanged from the previous year, edging up by 0.6%. Air arrivals rose by 4.9%, partially offsetting a 13.1% decline in arrivals through Greece’s land border crossings.
The figures underscore the resilience of Greek tourism in 2025, with higher visitor spending compensating for stagnant growth in overall arrivals.
(Source: Reuters)
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