Cheap Holidays to Greece for foreigners a thing of the past

[catgeorge]

In a positive move - the only people who will be able to visit Greece soon is if you have money in your pocket. Otherwise - Turkey,, Bosnia and Albania is a good destination for you.

http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tornos/l...aygrounds.html

According to a survey conducted by Greek daily "Kathimerini", occupancy in 5 star hotels in several popular Greek destinations for the period around the 15th of August has reached 100%.High demand from the beginning of the season has limited the availability of luxury beds early this year, especially in destinations that attract high-income tourists.One of the largest travel booking agencies estimates that during the period from 11th to 16th of August, the average occupancy of luxury hotels in Santorini, Corfu and Rhodes will reach 99%.

In the 5-star hotels of Mykonos the average occupancy reaches 97% and in Elounda 89%. At the same time, the prices of the remaining rooms and suites in the luxury units of the above areas are very high. Indicatively, the price in a 5-star hotel room in Santorini for 5 nights from August 11th to August 16th can reach up to 40,000 euros. In Corfu, hotel prices rise up to 15,244 euros, in Mykonos up to 11,647 euros, in Elounda up to 7,640 euros and in Rhodes up to 6,200 euros.

According to the latest figures from the Greek Chamber of Commerce, Greece boasts 444 5-star hotels out of a total of 9,730 units. Capacity of 5-star hotels amounts to 67,407 rooms with 137,210 beds while 407,146 rooms with 788,553 beds operate in all hotel categories.At regional level, most five-star hotels operate in the southern Aegean. In total, in the southern Aegean islands, there are 144 5-star hotel units, with a capacity of 19,715 rooms, with 40,742 beds. Crete is followed by 97 five-star hotels with a capacity of 18,844 rooms and 40,742 beds.

The price of a double room at a five-star hotel on Santorini for five nights between Aug. 11-16 is 40,000 euros ($47,011) or some $9,404 a night. On Corfu, the equivalent is 15,244 euros ($17,916) while on Myconos, a favorite place for half-naked college girls dancing on nightclub table tops, it is 11,647 euros ($13,688), at Elounda 7,640 euros ($8979) and on Rhodes 6,200 euros, about $7286.According to recent data released by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, 444 luxury hotels operate in Greece, out of a total 9,730 units. Their total capacity runs to 67,407 rooms that can sleep 137,210 people. The total number of hotel rooms in Greece is 407,146, which can provide accommodation for up to 788,553 people.

Based on research carried out by National Bank (NBG), the proportion of high-income tourists visiting Greece fell from 27 percent of the total in 2008 to 23 percent in 2016 before this year’s 33 per cent big bump up.

This makes sense - if people want to mingle with Myceneans then they will need to pay.

[Kamal900]

I find the Greek language to be outrageously cute. I would go and spend my money on a people that deserve it than going to countries like Turkey where the locals are nothing but..*sigh*well, you get the idea. Greece has a fascinating history and culture.

[Ujku]

Yup , Albania is cheap AF.

It's ridiculously cheap in my opinion , they should raise the prices.

[Scholarios]

Greece has always been expensive compared to those countries.