AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Economy: Greece’s tourism receipts rose 14.8% in the first half of 2026 to about €8.8bn, helping narrow the current-account deficit as exports outpaced imports. Airport Expansion: Athens International Airport is reshaping its €1.2bn expansion, ditching an early contractor involvement tender and moving to a phased plan targeting 40m passengers by 2030. Travel Planning & Deals: Jet2 extended Summer 27 flights from Stansted to Kefalonia and other Greek routes, signaling stronger demand for earlier and later summer travel. Off-Season Greece Inspiration: Travel features highlight shoulder-season escapes—slow Paros in late spring/early autumn, quieter Santorini moments, and hiking-focused early-spring trips in Crete. Local Life & Culture: Sydney hosted an international summer university on Greek language, culture and media, bringing Greece and the Greek diaspora together. Practical Travel Watch: UK travel agent Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd has ceased trading, with ABTA advising customers to check who protects their booking on their paperwork.
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