Mykonos and Santorini, two of Greece’s most popular summer destinations, saw their second year this year. tourist performance to reduce rates.
The two Greek islands recorded a decrease in tourism income with a precision that negatively affected the demand of these tourist destinations.
Market players are looking for reasons why something like this happened for the second year in a row. Most people think that hypertourism is responsible for everything, which has turned these two islands into places that are difficult for anyone to enjoy, from the moment they leave the ultra-luxurious hotels they are staying in- the.
July and August, traditionally the peak months of the season, have no expected results for the two islands, despite the fact that Greek visitors make up a significant part of the gap left by foreigners.
To reveal is ELSTAT data according to which a decrease in income was recorded in August in Santorini 69,4 million euros against 71,1 million in August 2023, and a marginal increase of 4,6% in Mykonos 99,3 million against 94, 9 million.
August did not meet the high expectations of the wider tourism industry. Market agents report that the phenomenon of high prices combined with more general accuracy may have an impact.
Mykonos and Santorini
Fatigue describes two premium destinations in the island nation, with international passenger traffic to Mykonos and Santorini to record a negative sign.
In September, the number of passengers handled by Mykonos airport in the international network reached 171,560 from 188,461, a decrease of 9% compared to the corresponding month last year. In nine months there were 1.019 million foreign visitors compared to 1.064 million, marking a drop of 4.2%.
Santorini followed the opposite path, where this year showed a positive sign after the relatively weak performances of the previous year. The tourist season has failed to predict, mainly due to exogenous factors such as inflation and geopolitical tension. The lack of infrastructure and the expensive image of Greece, especially in the catering sector, make visitors look for more economical options.
For September, foreign passengers carried amounted to 254,550 against 244,815, strengthened by 4% compared to last year, while in the domestic network passenger traffic reached 170,793, which remained at the same level as in September 2023.
It was noted that the “Island of the Winds” seems to have lost the autumn bet in terms of passenger traffic of foreign visitors.
Visitors are now turning to more accessible and quiet destinations, which offer the Cycladic experience without the excess.