Greece tourism surge

- Greece’s 2026 tourist season opened with a pronounced rebound as winter travel demand jumped, moving the country into peak‑season build‑up with strong forward bookings. - The headline numbers were striking: more than €1 billion in tourism revenue in January–February 2026, a 70.7% year‑on‑year rise; total arrivals rose 15.0% and non‑resident overnight stays increased 16.5%. - That winter momentum suggests hotels, airlines and tour operators are entering the summer season from strength rather than caution, boosting short‑term investment and staffing plans. (athens-times.com)