Greek Deputy Prime Minister Expects New Record Year for Tourism
Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said his country is heading toward a new record year for tourism in 2026, following a 10% growth in arrivals and a 9.4% rise in revenue through August.
Kostis Hatzidakis, Greek Deputy Prime Minister, stated at the Rethymno Tourism Summit 2026 that Greece is heading toward a "new record year for tourism in 2026" in terms of arrivals and revenue.
Hatzidakis relied on data through August showing a 10% increase in arrivals and a 9.4% rise in tourism revenue compared to the same period last year.
Full figures for 2026 have not yet been published, as the forecast is based on only eight months of data, meaning the final assessment of the season remains dependent on the performance of the remaining months.
Nevertheless, available figures point to a strong tourist season for Greece, but final confirmation of achieving a record will require data from the remaining months.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Tourist Arrivals: The number of visitors coming to the country from outside its borders.
Tourism Revenue: The amounts spent by these visitors inside the country during their stay.
Partial Data: Figures covering only part of the year that do not reflect the final annual result.
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