Roundup: Greece's tourism hits record highs in 2024 as focus shifts to sustainability

ATHENS, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- As 2024 draws to a close, Greece celebrates a milestone year for its tourism sector, achieving record-breaking visitor numbers and revenues. However, officials and industry leaders emphasize a dual focus on managing overtourism and ensuring sustainable growth.

Tourism revenues are projected to reach 22 billion euros (22.88 billion U.S. dollars) this year, up from 20 billion euros in 2