The bench next to the Arch of Hadrian in central Athens seems to capture the essence of the tourism experience. [Nikos Kokkalias]
Arrivals and overnight stays in hotel-type accommodation facilities, campsites and rooms for rent increased significantly in January, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday.
Arrivals in tourism accommodation facilities amounted to 742,865 and overnight stays to 1,656,673, recording an increase of 3.6% in arrivals and 2.7% in overnight stays compared to January 2024, which was the start of a record year for Greek tourism.
In January 2025 ELSTAT recorded an increase of 6.3% in arrivals and 5.1% in overnight stays by foreigners year-on-year. Accordingly, for Greeks, increases of 2.4% and 1.3% were observed in arrivals and overnight stays, respectively.