A large portion of Greek travelers turn to the famous short-term rental platform this year for budget accommodation
Searches by Greek visitors on Airbnb have increased by more than 70% this season compared to last year, an indication of the recovery of domestic tourism, as highlighted in a related announcement by the short-term rental platform.
“It’s an exciting time to see how Greeks travel: people want to travel more than ever because they want to be connected. After years of isolation, people seek to reconnect. Not only are we seeing a significant increase in Greek travelers looking to Airbnb for their summer vacations, but we are also seeing an evolution in the way Greek visitors travel – they are staying longer, looking for affordable options and exploring new destinations” – said Giacomo Trovato, Airbnb Country Manager for Southeast Europe.
The most popular wish list options for Greeks
The most popular wishlist accommodation options showcase the unique and favorite properties that travelers have selected for their upcoming vacation.
Here are the top ten domestic stays on the wishlists of Greek Airbnb guests.
The 10 most desirable accommodations in Greece:
– Cave house, Santorini
– Villa with pool, Apokoronas, Chania
– Villa, Kathisma Lefkada
– Villa, Kefalonia
– Peristeronas, Tinos
– Suite with pool, Milos
– Villa, Malevizi, Chania
– Villa with pool, Santorini
– Residence, Mykonos
– Residence, Leros
The trends for the most affordable Greek summer destinations
Based on the significant increase in search volume for summer stays, it appears that Greece is emerging as an affordable destination for the upcoming holiday season.
Here are the trends for the most affordable destinations in Greece where you can spend less than $100 (US$90.67) a night:
– Kallithea, Attica
– Chios
– Pangaeo, North Macedonia & Thrace
– Municipality of Neapolis – Sykeon, Central Macedonia
– Ermoupoli, Syros
– Ikaria
– Kos
– Lefkada
– Thessaloniki
– Thermaikos
Travelers from Greece continue to stay longer
More than 1 in 7 overnight bookings made by Greek travelers in the first quarter of the year were for 28 days or more, as Greek visitors adopt a new freedom in the way they live and travel, the release said.
Source: Skai
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