Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Greece’s tourism sector has experienced significant growth in the first half of 2024, with tourism revenue surging by 12.2% compared to the same period in 2023. This positive development underscores the resilience and growing appeal of Greece as a premier travel destination, especially as the global travel industry continues to recover from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to recent data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG), the total travel receipts from January to June 2024 reached an impressive 6.921 billion euros, reflecting an increase of 754.8 million euros from the first half of 2023.
This revenue growth has been largely attributed to a significant rise in inbound tourist arrivals, which saw a 15.5% increase, bringing the total number of visitors to 11.625 million during the first six months of the year.
Several key markets have been instrumental in driving this surge in tourism revenue for Greece. Germany emerged as the leading source of tourism income, contributing over 1.2 billion euros, marking a 7.
4% increase from the previous year. The United Kingdom followed closely, with receipts surpassing 1 billion euros, reflecting a substantial 19.9% year-on-year growth.
The United States also played a significant role, with American tourists contributing 540 million euros to the Greek economy, a modest increase of 1.0% compared to 2023. These three countries alone accounted for a substantial portion of Greece’s total t.