Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings
Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings by foreign tourists for all popular Greek destinations rose approximately 5% compared to the same period last year.
However, in Santorini, new bookings have noticeably declined in recent days. During a recent board meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), attended by Antonis Pagonis, president of the Santorini Hoteliers Association, it was revealed that cancellations are slightly higher than usual for this time of year.
Market experts note that international bookings historically slowed down during the period of the Santorini earthquakes but tend to pick up again after the Berlin International Tourism Fair (ITB).
Despite concerns, tourism industry leaders agree that 2025 is expected to be another strong year for Greek tourism. Even Alexandros Vasilikos, the typically cautious president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, recently stated that demand for Greece remains strong.
Optimism also comes from the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE), which in a recent report on Greece’s key tourism markets, predicted further growth in arrivals and tourism revenue in 2025. This growth is expected to be fueled by the continuous expansion and improvement of Greece’s tourism services.
These expectations are even more promising
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