The news is about how Greece had a big increase in tourists visiting in the first 8 months of 2023. Over 22 million people came, which is 18.4% more than last year. This brought in a lot more money too, with tourism revenue going up by 15.3% to €14.6 billion.
There are a few reasons why more people visited Greece. First, it’s a popular place with nice beaches, old ruins, and good weather. Second, Greece did well in handling COVID-19, so people felt safer visiting there. Lastly, they made it easier for tourists to come by making visas simpler and having more direct flights from other countries.
Most of the extra visitors came from Germany (6.1%), France (7.3%), the United States (44.9%), and countries outside Europe (22.6%). More people also came by plane (12.4% more) and by road (38.4% more) compared to last year.
August was the busiest month, with over 6.4 million people coming, which is 10.4% more than last year. This shows that Greece is still a top choice for a fun summer holiday for people from all over the world.
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