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Tourism Minister Kefalogianni: 2024 Poised to Break Records for Greek Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has predicted a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024, with revenues expected to surpass €20 billion. Highlighting strong performance in key months and innovative new policies, including a globally pioneering hotel classification system based on environmental standards, Kefalogianni emphasized Greece's commitment to sustainable growth in its vital tourism sector.

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Greece's Tourism Revenues Decline 1.8% Despite Increase in Arrivals

Tourism revenues in Greece dropped 1.8% in August 2024, despite a 6.6% increase in visitor arrivals, according to the Bank of Greece. This marks the second consecutive month of decline, raising industry concerns. Contributing factors include reduced tourist spending on non-hotel expenses, the rise of short-term rentals like Airbnbs, and higher airfare prices. As September approaches, stakeholders are monitoring the situation for signs of recovery.