ATHENS, June 21 (BV) – Greece’s tourism revenues jumped 36.9% in the first four months of 2026, reaching nearly €2.8 billion ($3.2 billion), as strong visitor demand reinforced the sector’s role as one of the country’s main economic engines.
Data from the Bank of Greece showed tourism receipts increased by almost €753 million compared with the same period last year, while international arrivals rose by 27.1%.
The figures suggest that Greece is not only attracting more visitors but is also generating higher spending per tourist, underscoring the sector’s growing contribution to economic growth.
In April alone, tourism revenues exceeded €1.1 billion, up 9.5% year-on-year, while foreign visitor arrivals increased by 10.6%.
Analysts said the timing of the Catholic Easter holiday helped boost travel demand during April, despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and concerns over global economic growth.
The strong tourism performance helped improve Greece’s external accounts. The Bank of Greece said the country’s services surplus widened significantly during the first four months of the year, mainly due to higher tourism revenues.
At the same time, Greece’s current account deficit narrowed to €1.4 billion in April, almost €1 billion lower than a year earlier, supported by stronger exports and improved tourism earnings.
Exports increased by 36.3% in current prices during April, while imports rose at a slower pace, helping reduce the country’s trade imbalance.
Tourism remains one of the most resilient sectors of the Greek economy and continues to benefit from strong demand for Mediterranean destinations, with safety, accessibility and air connectivity remaining key factors influencing travelers’ choices.
The latest figures indicate that Greece is on track for another strong tourism year, reinforcing its position among Europe’s most attractive holiday destinations as the peak summer season begins.