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| George Vilos, Executive Director, Commercial & Business Development, Fraport Greece |
According to George Vilos, Executive Director, Commercial & Business Development at Fraport Greece, passenger traffic during the first ten months of 2025 exceeded 35 million travellers, an increase of 2.7% compared with the sam
e period in 2024. October also showed positive momentum with a 3.7% rise in traffic, representing more than 125,000 additional passengers year-on-year. Since assuming operations, Fraport Greece has handled more than 248 million passengers across the 14 airports, significantly strengthening Greece’s connectivity and supporting the country’s tourism growth.
A panel discussion followed the presentation, featuring representatives from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), INSETE and qed Social & Market Research. Speakers highlighted evolving trends in travel demand, seasonality, visitor behaviour and air transport, while emphasising the need for closer cooperation among public bodies, private-sector partners and local communities. The conversation also pointed to the importance of maintaining a balance between expanding tourism activity and safeguarding the social and environmental characteristics of each destination.
Alexander Zinell, CEO, Fraport Greece.
Fraport Greece CEO Alexander Zinell noted that the performance of the 14 regional airports reflects the resilience of Greek tourism and the country’s position in international markets. He added that the company remains committed to ongoing infrastructure investment and collaborative approaches that support more balanced development across regions.
Vilos reiterated that the upward trend in passenger traffic confirms the competitiveness of Greek destinations but also underscores the need for long-term planning. He pointed to continued improvements in services, infrastructure upgrades and the adoption of new technologies as priorities for enhancing the overall travel experience and contributing to the national strategy for sustainable tourism.
For travel and hospitality professionals, the briefing provides an updated picture of demand patterns, operational pressures and strategic priorities ahead of future seasons. It also reinforces the ongoing need for coordinated destination management and infrastructure planning across Greece’s diverse tourism regions.
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