The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Greece’s main industry body, announced yesterday (Sept. 10) record-breaking figures for tourism in Greece, as it is anticipating some 26 million international visitor arrivals and revenue above €14.5 billion this year. 

Latest airport data shows that flights and arrivals continued an impressive upward course in August and Greece is trending towards having a record-breaking year for tourism. August international arrivals to the country increased by 4.6% to almost three million arrivals. During the first eight months of the year, arrivals increased by 6.3% to 11.7 million.

“Despite the difficult economic situation and the serious problems faced by the industry in the midst of this year’s tourism season, the intensive, persistent and systematic effort of all stakeholders, entrepreneurs and workers in Greek tourism is bearing fruit, achieving another record”, SETE said in an announcement.

See also: SETE: 2014 Greek Tourism – Facts & Figures Greek News Agenda: 2014 Tourist Arrivals Up!