Greece recorded 52 million overnight stays in short-term rentals in 2025, according to Eurostat data presented at the Delphi Economic Forum.
Industry leaders from Airbnb, Mastercard, and Uber emphasized the need for data-driven tourism strategies and updated regulations to enhance competitiveness and visitor experience.
Experts highlighted that evidence-based policies and digital platforms, including artificial intelligence, are crucial for effective regulation, business innovation, and adapting to evolving traveler needs across Greece.
As AI and EU data rules take hold, who truly controls Greece's tourism future?
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With a new two-property limit, what is the future for Greece's professional Airbnb hosts?
Why are Golden Visa properties now banned from Greece's short-term rental market?
Could electric air taxis be the unexpected solution to Greek island overcrowding?
Can Athens' tourism crackdown save its historic neighborhoods from resident displacement?