The intense seismic activity surrounding the Cycladic island of Santorini, in
The intense seismic activity surrounding the Cycladic island of Santorini, in Greece, is causing concern to the tourist industry, with international tour operators however, not yet reporting any cancellations for the coming tourist season.
The fact that the season has not yet begun, both in terms of international arrivals and cruises, allows the global tourism industry—which has heavily invested in Santorini—to wait and see what happens in the coming days before making decisions regarding flight bookings, accommodations, and cruise ship itineraries.
As a global destination, Santorini naturally attracts international media interest. The island welcomed 3.4 million tourists in 2023 (including air arrivals, ferry passengers, and cruise visitors). In 2024, international air passenger traffic (arrivals and departures) reached 1,543,796 passengers, marking a 1.8% increase compared to 2023.
Despite initial not so promising projections, Santorini once again recorded positive growth in both international and domestic air arrivals in 2024.
So far, major international media outlets have not reported or provided assessments regarding the immediate impact on the island’s tourism activity in terms of bookings or cancellations. Large tour operators, as reported, are currently just monitoring the situation without taking any initiatives for the time being.
Additionally, on the island, hoteliers have
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