Greece is booming: German vacationers conquer the Aegean!
Greece is booming: German vacationers conquer the Aegean!
Griechenland - Greece experiences a remarkable increase in tourism, which leads the country to new heights with 36 million visitors last year. This impressive number illustrates the importance of the tourism sector for the Greek economy, which contributes an estimated 30 percent to the gross domestic product. German vacationers in particular show great interest because the number of visitors from Germany rose by almost 13 percent to 5.7 million. This proves the high reputation of Greece as a travel destination, which impresses with its diverse offers and impressive landscapes.
Not only the total visitor figures are impressive. The northern Aegean Islands such as Lesbos, Chios and Samos also recorded a significant increase in visitor of 40 percent. The tourism editions vary greatly depending on the region: While holidaymakers spend an average of 770 euros on Crete, Epirus is only 192 euros. These differences show the different tourist offers that Greece has to offer.
worldwide overnight stays and sales increases
The global tourism sector recorded around 230 million overnight stays that generated sales over 20 billion euros. These clear numbers underpin the economic relevance of travel and hospitality for Greece and other attractive travel destinations. In order to maintain this trend, future investments in the tourist infrastructure and in sustainable tourism are planned to preserve the natural beauty and cultural treasures of the country and at the same time meet the needs of visitors.
Not only the impressive numbers speak for Greece. The culinary delights are also very well received by tourists. In a survey of the most popular food in Greek taverns, it turned out that meat dishes such as Pita Gyros and Souvlaki lead the table with 25.09 percent. Fish dishes and the traditional Greek peasant salad follow in the places.
most popular dishes among tourists
| vote | percent | |
|---|---|---|
| moussaka | 32 | 11.47% |
| meat dishes | 70 | 25.09% |
| fish / seafood | 69 | 24.73% |
| Greek farm salad | 40 | 14.34% |
| pastitsio | 13 | 4.66% |
| filled tomatoes (Jemistá) | 28 | 10.04% |
| other dishes | 27 | 9.68% |
The increasing number of visitors from Germany, Great Britain and Bulgaria demonstrate the attractiveness of Greece as a holiday destination. With appealing offers and the committed promotion of sustainable tourism, Greece will continue to gain in importance as a popular destination in international travel. These positive developments not only offer advantages for the economy, but also ensure jobs and promote regional prosperity.
it-boltwise.de reports that the Greek holiday industry is listening to a new entry-level record, which underlines the positive development. Whether for those looking for relaxation or culturally interested - Greece has something ready for every vacationer. In summary, it can be seen that Greece is on a promising path to further consolidate its position as a favorite travel place and to ensure sustainable tourist development.The individual areas of tourism, the culinary delights and the view of a blooming future are clear signs for the vitality of this sector and the fascination that Greece exercises on its visitors.
greece.net added that the popularity of the Greek meal not only with home growing steadily.| Details | |
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