The Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” has jumped from the 56th to the 9th spot among Europe’s top ten hub airports, showcasing resilience and growth after the pandemic.
The airport is estimated to serve around 43.7 million passengers by 2023, approaching its 50 million passenger capacity limits, with projections indicating an increase to 28.2 million passengers in 2023.
Positive signals from the tourism sector indicate a swift recovery, with the global tourism market expected to grow by 7.2% annually from 2022 to 2027, surpassing $1 trillion.
Tourism analysts foresee a 7% annual increase in tourist arrivals in Greece, translating to over 40 million tourists by 2027, with the airport serving as a vital hub, with 66% of international arrivals by air, 31% by road, and 3% by sea.
Of these arrivals, the overwhelming majority (92%) hail from Europe, while 5% come from North America, 1.5% from Asia, and 0.5% from Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
As analysts point out, despite the pandemic’s impact, 2024 is poised to mark a pivotal moment for global passenger traffic, with estimates reaching 9.4 billion passengers, surpassing 2019 levels.
While the recovery in Europe is expected to slow down in 2023 and 2024, Athens International Airport is positioned well, ranking 9th among the top ten European hubs.
Total revenues for the airport reached €476.9 million in 2022, up from €272.2 million in 2021. Profit after taxes rose to €168.0 million in 2022, with earnings per share reaching €0.56.
Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair collectively accounted for around 63% of the airport’s total traffic in 2022.
Source: tovima.com
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Which Islands Will Have Italians Flocking to Greece this Summer?
Well-known Italian travel magazine details reasons why Skopelos, Naxos and Astypalaia are the go-to summer destinations for Italians
Antentokounmpo 5th Highest Paid Athlete in World
The basketball player rakes in 111 million dollars per year, between his salary at the Bucks and endorsements from big brands like Amazon, Nike and Pepsi
Greek FM Gerapetritis: Need to Immediately End Gaza Hostilities
Gerapetritis added that a humanitarian crisis was transpiring in Gaza, with the concerns now being spillover in the wider Middle East.
ETC Report: Greece 3rd Most Popular Destination for Europeans
Italy and Spain are tied as the top destinations, each attracting 8% of travelers
Greece Battles EC to Protect Rice Industry and Public Health
Together with several other EU countries, Greece successfully blocked the European Commission's proposal to increase allowable levels of a banned pesticide commonly found in rice imported from southeast Asia
Eurostat: 3.2% Annual Inflation in Greece in April
The data shows that Greece ranks seventh in overall inflation within the eurozone and second in food inflation
Intrum’s 2024 Report Unveils Greek Businesses Embrace Digitalization for Growth
Looking ahead, over 40% of businesses prioritize development for 2024, with 65% recognizing the potential of digital business models as sustainable investments
IOBE: Mild Drop in April Business Confidence Index (BCI) in Greece
The positive balance of expectations for employment witnessed a marginal decline, while the index for production forecasts also recorded a mild drop
Greek PM Mitsotakis Calls on EU to Intervene Over Multinationals’ Pricing Policy
Speaking about price fairness, the Prime Minister emphasized, "Europe should also mean similar or uniform prices for the products sold by our multinational corporations.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: 4% Decrease in EU, 0.3% Rise in Greece in Q4 2023
The EU's GDP remained stable with a marginal 0.2% increase in fourth quarter of 2023
