Greece tourism revenue and arrivals surge in early 2026

Greek tourism defies global uncertainty, strong growth in arrivals and revenue | eKathimerini.com

Greece's travel receipts reached €2.79 billion in Q1 2026, up 36.9% YoY, driven by 27.1% growth in arrivals (5.24M) and 8.6% higher per-trip spending. The surge reflects sustained international confidence in Mediterranean destinations and Europe's premium travel segment.