Hotels in Greece are facing a wave of booking cancellations as the war in Iran disrupts travel patterns and raises costs across the tourism sector.
Many visitors from Israel and the United States, traditionally key tourism markets, are cancelling trips due to concerns over the ongoing conflict.
At the same time, some travellers are shifting holidays away from Egypt and Turkey and choosing Greek destinations instead.
The island of Alonissos has recorded a surge in interest from British tourists, with bookings already exceeding the capacity of local hotels.
President of the Union of Greek Hoteliers, Tsiklakidis, warned that if the conflict continues, the country’s tourism industry could suffer significant losses by May.
Rising fuel costs are also affecting travel, with ferry fares and intercity bus tickets increasing by about 10 percent, while airlines say flights will continue but ticket prices are expected to rise.
