Last year, Greece recorded a 7.1% increase in the number of tourists, reaching 23.6 million people.
At the same time, revenues recorded by the profile sector rose by 6%, to EUR 14.2 billion.
Revenues generated by American tourists recorded an increase of 44% compared to 2014, reaching EUR 945.6 million, while receipts brought by British tourists increased by 30.5%, to over EUR 2 billion, according to data presented by the Bank of Greece.
Tourists from Germany left EUR 2.26 billion in Greece in 2015, an increase of 13.6%, while the French left EUR 1.2 billion in Greece, 6.6% more compared to 2014.
Receipts from Russian tourists recorded a decrease of 63%, to EUR 425.5 million.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists visited Greece in 2015?
Greece recorded 23.6 million tourists in 2015, representing a 7.1% increase compared to the previous year.
Which nationality spent the most in Greece in 2015?
German tourists spent the most, contributing 2.26 billion EUR, followed by British tourists with over 2 billion EUR.
What was the growth in revenue from American tourists?
Revenues from American tourists saw a significant increase of 44% in 2015, reaching a total of 945.6 million EUR.