Greek tourism unaffected by Middle East war, minister says

[InTime News]

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said Greek tourism remains unaffected by the war successful the Middle East,  speaking connected state broadcaster ERT’s quality transmission Thursday.

“The authoritative information shows that we are not impacted astatine the moment, arsenic fluctuations successful bookings and cancellations are marginal,” Kefalogianni said, adding that authorities are intimately monitoring developments.

Kefalogianni underlined Greece remains a harmless destination and could payment if competing markets are impacted.

The curate said tourism continues strong. “While arrivals accrued by astir 4%, revenues recorded an summation of astir 10%, reaching from €21.6 cardinal successful 2024 to €23.6-23.7 cardinal successful 2025,” Kefalogianni said. 

She pointed retired that rising substance costs could indirectly impact tourism, noting: “If there are increases successful fuel, this straight affects the outgo of hose flights and consequently tourism.”